Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337:body:0:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337
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Character Range: 44625–46980

1 m above the opening to which it provides access; or
 (ii) an inclined ladder; and
(b) if the vertical distance between the upper surfaces of adjacent decks separated vertically or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is more than 6 m — an inclined ladder; and
(c) designed and arranged so that the risk of damage from the cargo loading or discharging gear is minimised.
      (2) For a vessel without a 'tween deck, the uppermost 2.5 m of a cargo space measured clear of overhead obstructions, and the lowest 6 m of a cargo space, may have vertical ladders if the vertical extent of any inclined ladders connecting the vertical ladders is at least 2.5 m.

12 Ladder design
      (1) A permanent ladder used for access to a cargo space must comply with this Schedule.
      (2) There must be a clear area in accordance with clause 15 at the top and bottom of each section of a permanent ladder.

13 Vertical ladders
      (1) For a vertical ladder:
(a) its inclination to the horizontal may be less than 65° only if it is for a sloping end of a hold in a bulk carrier and is not longer than 6 m; and
(b) its rungs must be spaced at equal intervals of not more than 350 mm and not less than 250 mm and provide a foothold for a width of at least 300 mm; and
(c) its rungs must be:
 (i) solid metal rods with a diameter at least 25 mm; or
 (ii) solid metal square bars with sides at least 22 mm and constructed so that 1 of the diagonals of the square is oriented vertically; and
(d)  it must provide a secure handhold; and
(e) its side rails must be in a vertical plane.
      (2) For a vessel built after 1 August 1998, the vertical length between platforms outside a cargo space must not be more than 6 m.
Example A crane pedestal.

14 Inclined ladders
      (1) For an inclined ladder:
(a) it must be inclined at not more than 65° to the horizontal; and
(b) its steps must be spaced at equal intervals of not more than 350 mm and not less than 250 mm with a foothold at least 450 mm wide; and
(c) each step must be:
 (i) checkered steel plate with a bearing surface at least 115 mm deep and the leading edge rounded; or
 (ii) a solid metal rod with a diameter at least 25 mm; or
 (iii) a solid metal square bar with sides at least 22 mm and constructed so that 1 of the diagonals of the square is oriented vertically; and
(d) for a ladder with