NZS/AS 1657:1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation (known as the SAA Code for fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders)
- Abbreviation
- NZS/AS 1657:1992
- Valid from
- 15/11/1992
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand,
- Author
- Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This Standard sets out requirements for the design, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders which are intended to provide means of safe access to and safe working at places normally used by operating, inspection, maintenance and servicing personnel. Included in Appendices are methods for testing guardrails and posts, as well as typical component dimensions and spacing's for guard railing.
Scope
The Standard does not apply to situations where special provision is made in appropriate building or other regulations, e.g. means of escape from fire. Requirements for portable ladders are not included in this Standard.
This resource is cited by:
NZS/AS 1657:1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation (known as the SAA Code for fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders)
This document is CITED BY:
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D1/AS1 (Amd 5) (Second Edition, Amendment 5)
NZS/AS 1657:1992 is cited by Acceptable Solution D1/AS1: Access Routes from 1/12/1993
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NZS 3404 Parts 1 and 2:1997
NZS/AS 1657:1992 is cited by NZS 3404 Parts 1 and 2:1997 Steel structures standard - SPONSORED