CLEVELAND, OH – Ladder Standard A14.11-202x, Safety Requirements for Stepstools (revision of ANSI A14.11-2018) is currently available for public review until May 4, 2026.

This standard prescribes rules governing the safe construction, design, testing, care and use of wood, metal, plastic and reinforced plastic stepstools of various configurations for duty ratings of 200, 225, 250, 300 and 375 lbs., including those stepstools previously covered in other A14 standards which resemble conventional stepladders in their appearance.

It does not cover special purpose stepstools that do not meet the general requirements of this standard, nor does it cover accessories that may be installed on or used in conjunction with stepstools. This standard does not apply to those products currently covered by ASC A14.7 (Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms).

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Obtain an electronic copy from: info@americanladderinstitute.org.

Send comments by May 4 to: info@americanladderinstitute.org.