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#1

Originally Posted By: jpulley
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Greetings All,


Once again, I come to the universal mind for insight.
Has anyone input on the minimum length ladder to be used for a two story home?
I have found a candidate in the folding type that is affordable & comes apart to form two separate smaller units (indoor/outdoor). Total length-
22 ft.
However, short of walking up to a strangers house and asking them if I can measure the height of their eves from the ground, I do not know whether this unit will reach the average house.

Please Advise,

J.R. Pulley

#2

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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I carry 3 Ladders the longest of which is 34 Feet. This is what I need at a minimum and there are occasions that the 34 is not long enough for a 2 story house.

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#3

Originally Posted By: jpulley
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be true, if indeed the ground is flat and conditions are the ideal. Then again…


So as I write this, let me ask you this question. How long is the ladder you use most of the time for this situation.


J.R. Pulley

#4

Originally Posted By: dfrend
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What we were taught is fire training to select proper ladder was that typical residential construction is about 9-10’ for each story from ground to eaves. So 2 stories with no partial basement exposed would be about 18-20’. you should have at least 3 rungs(3’) above the roof line for safety. add about 1’ in loss of length whn you place the ladder at climbing angle.


2 story house(about 18-20')
assume 20'
add 3' for rungs above
add 1' in angle loss

24' ladder needed(often more)


Note: commercial is 12-14' per story

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#5

Originally Posted By: jpulley
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to do.


J.R. Pulley

#6

Originally Posted By: dfrend
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Not at all, and with the fly down it will reach most one stories easy.

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Daniel R Frend


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