A14 Standards 

ALI is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved developer of safety standards for the ladder industry. Standards are technical specifications which prescribe rules governing the safe construction, design, testing, care and use of various types of ladders. Standards are developed on a 5-year renewal cycle; Subcommittees exist for each standard which are comprised of industry experts. Conformance to ALI standards is voluntary; ALI does not approve or endorse any product.

Current Standards
• A14.1 - Portable Wood Ladders - 2018
• A14.1 Errata
• A14.2 - Portable Metal Ladders - 2017
• A14.3 - Fixed Ladders - 2008
• A14.4 - Job Made Ladders - 2018
• A14.5 - Reinforced Plastic Ladders - 2017
• A14.7 - Rolling Ladders - 2011 (This standard was administratively withdrawn in January 2022.)
• A14.8 - Requirements for Ladder Accessories - 2020
• A14.9 - Disappearing Attic Stairways - 2019
• A14.11 - Stepstools - 2018 

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