This Standard specifies the requirements for the design and construction of permanently installed vertical climbing
devices made of steel with a length not exceeding 5 m, used on inland navigation vessels.
For the purposes of this standard the term permanently installed climbing devices covers ladders, step irons, dog
step ladders and integral treads including handholds.
This European Standard does not apply to stairs. These are covered by EN 790 and EN 13056.
Die möglichen Ausführungsformen (Steigleitern, Steigeisengänge, Sprossengänge, integrierte Aufstiege) sind beschrieben und die Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Abmessungen und sicherheitsrelevanter Aspekte sind festgelegt.