This document specifies the requirements for step stools. This includes design characteristics, dimensions, materials, performance requirements, test methods and the declaration of suitability of use.
This document is not applicable to ladders and stepladders as defined by EN 131-1.
NOTE This document is applicable to both side ascendable ladder type step stools with an allowable standing height up to 1 m. Both side ascendable step ladders with an allowable standing height greater than 1 m belong to the scope of in EN 131-1.
This document is applicable to step stools designed for general professional and non-professional use.
This document is not applicable to step stools which by their design and instructions are intended and limited only for a specific professional use and as a result are not for general professional or non-professional use.
This document is not applicable to products intended for use by children falling under the scope of CEN/TC 252 "Child care articles" or toys falling under the scope of CEN/TC 52 "Safety of toys".
The products are intended to be used by one person only, requirements are based upon a maximum total load of 150 kg.
PUBLISHED
EN 14183:2003
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 131-9
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