BS EN 13574:2001

This standard BS EN 13574:2001 Inland navigation vessels. Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m is classified in these ICS categories:

• 47.020.50 Deck equipment and installations
• 97.145 Ladders
• 47.060 Inland navigation vessels
• 47.020.70 Navigation and control equipment

This Standard specifies the requirements for the design and construction of permanently installed vertical climbing devices made of steel with a length not exceeding 5 m, used on inland navigation vessels. For the purposes of this standard the term permanently installed climbing devices covers ladders, step irons, dog step ladders and integral treads including handholds. This European Standard does not apply to stairs. These are covered by EN 790 and EN 13056.