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2. Ladder - Wikipedia

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   An extension ladder. A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps commonly used for climbing or descending. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top.

3. Fixed ladder - Wikipedia

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   This means that if there is a 4" (100 mm) gutter projecting from the side of a building, a fixed ladder would have to have standoff brackets that were at least 11" (7" + 4") (280 mm) in length. Cages: Cages are optional for fixed ladders with a floor to floor elevation of less than 20' (6100 mm). They are often available for ladders with ...

4. Attic ladder - Wikipedia

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   Attic ladders typically consist of a ladder with wider steps and a steep slope. [1] A drawstring will hang down to allow the ladder to be manually extended. Attic ladders are usually made of wood, metal, aluminum, or fiberglass. Also, fire departments carry attic ladders on fire apparatus for use to

5. Jacob's ladder (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   A pilot ladder has specific regulations on step size, spacing and the use of spreaders. It is the use of spreaders (long treads that extend well past the vertical ropes) in a pilot ladder that distinguishes it from a Jacob's ladder. When not being used, the ladder is stowed away, usually rolled up, rather than left hanging.

6. Which landmarks are affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles ...

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   Descanso Gardens, a popular botanical garden and museum 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, was closed, according to its website and Facebook page. It is in an evacuation zone for the Eaton fire.

7. John H. Balsley - Wikipedia

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   The title of Ladder Keeper does not appear after 1831 (although there is a gap in records from 1835 to 1856). William Balsley, an uncle, was on the town council at the time the office was created. Although none of his family seems to have held this new office, one can only speculate whether it somehow stimulated an interest in ladders on the ...