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roof ladder [2 records]

Record 1 2011-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

A board with cleats nailed on it to provide a protection for a roof slope and a foothold for workmen operating on the roof.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

Ladder, similar in design to a hook ladder, used for scaling roofs.

OBS

Roof ladder: Term and definition (a) standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Échelle ressemblant à l'échelle à crochets et utilisée pour escalader les toits.

OBS

Échelle de toit : Terme et définition (a) normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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