1.1 This provisional specification establishes recognized performance requirements for portable escape ladders for residential use.

1.2 Provisional standards achieve limited consensus through approval of the sponsoring subcommittee.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for additional precautionary information.