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• Standard Number: 1910.27(b)(1)(ii)

February 26, 1982 

MEMORANDUM FOR: ALAN C. MCMILLAN
               Regional Administrator

THRU:           JOHN MILES
               Field Coordination

FROM:           PATRICK R. TYSON
               Director
               Federal Compliance and State Programs

SUBJECT:        29 CFR 1910.27(b)(I)(ii) (Rung Spacing)
29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii) requires the distance between rungs, cleats, and steps shall not exceed 12 inches and shall be uniform throughout the length of the ladder. However, the 13.75 inch uniform spacing is acceptable and should be noted as a de minimis violation.
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