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A carpenter is installing an access ladder in a commercial attic space. The ladder rises 4.5 metres. According to Ontario O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects), what is the maximum permissible length of a single-section portable ladder used for this purpose?

Ontario O. Reg. 213/91, Section 81 (1) states that a portable ladder shall not be more than 6 metres long, unless otherwise specified for specific applications.

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Question: A carpenter is installing an access ladder in a commercial attic space. The ladder rises 4.5 metres. According to Ontario O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects), what is the maximum permissible length of a single-section portable ladder used for this purpose?

Answer options: ✅ 6.0 metres

  • 7.3 metres
  • 9.0 metres
  • 4.5 metres

Correct answer: 6.0 metres

Explanation: Ontario O. Reg. 213/91, Section 81 (1) states that a portable ladder shall not be more than 6 metres long, unless otherwise specified for specific applications.

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