Load with a 4 1 safety factor.
Used fire dept roof ladder.
When used properly roof ladders are a key safety tool for any roof operation.
Duo safety extension and roof ladder models are all rated for 750 lb.
For these reasons alco lite fire ladders are used by all types of departments paid and volunteer large and small throughout the united states and the world.
I just found another real good ladder at home depot or mclendons.
It can also be used for footing near a chimney fire dormer window rescue to mark the end of a roof ladder or to hold tools on a roof.
The ros platform is constructed on an aluminum diamond plate.
The ladder serves to disperse a firefighter s weight load over more square footage of the roof s surface.
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I came up with an axe and some other tools that we had to hoist to the roof.
A fd ladder is overkill but we have surplused them in the past i got a roofer for 20 bucks.
Duo safety aluminum fire ladders feature 6061 t6 aluminum alloy 1 1 4 corrugated rungs and welded rung joints.
These departments have found over the years that alco lite is a name upon which you can stand.
It was time well spent.
Standard on design of and design verification tests for fire department ground ladders contains the requirements for the design and manufacturer s testing.
Some fire departments run a straight truck meaning no fire pump or tank.
The alco lite name is synonymous with quality dependability and service.
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Place butt of ladder at heel of extension ladder open hooks away from user walk roof ladder to vertical position resting.
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This two step process makes certain the rung joints are as strong as the ladder beams and no looseness can develop.
Though i tossed the cheap onld extension ladder after getting used to the fd ones.
Roof ladder used in conjunction with an extension ladder.