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Is there any regulation specifying how tall a tank must be to require a straight ladder? ?

2017-03-24View Original

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Is there any regulation specifying how tall a tank must be to require a straight ladder? ?
Reply #22017-03-24
It doesn’t specify how high it should be set; what’s the use of setting it if you never go up there anyway? A ladder is designed to be used to climb up, for a specific purpose.
Reply #32017-03-24
There is no fixed requirement to install a straight ladder; it depends on needs.
Reply #42017-03-24
To see if you need any maintenance or operational tasks.
Reply #52017-03-24
An inclined ladder, or a spiral staircase, is better and safer than a straight ladder. I feel this question is about an inclined ladder or a spiral staircase, rather than a straight staircase. This depends on the volume of operations and inspections; inspections need to be carried out at the end of each shift or daily, and for sampling, it is best to use an inclined ladder or a spiral staircase. There’s no need for a lift that reaches high up; in the event of any leaks, it’s generally possible to see the wine from the ground level, so a straight ladder is sufficient. After all, cost and investment need to be taken into consideration.
Reply #62017-03-25
There’s no mandatory requirement; it mainly depends on whether you need to go up. If a straight ladder is installed, there are indeed requirements regarding its protection
Reply #72017-03-27
For example, there is a tank equipped with a magnetic flap level gauge, with a height of 5.5 meters and a foot valve installed; is it necessary to provide a ladder in such a case? ? ? Since the magnetic flap level gauge is quite tall, and the valve at the base of the flange on it is also at a high height and difficult to operate, it is necessary to install a ladder – or is a temporary ladder sufficient? Is it convenient to observe the level using such a tall magnetic flap level gauge?
Reply #82017-03-27
With such tall tanks, if the level gauge needs to be checked frequently, it’s very tiring for workers to keep climbing up and down. Could we use a different type of level gauge? There is a level gauge installed directly at the outlet of the storage tank, which measures the liquid level based on the principle of hydrostatic pressure.
Reply #92017-03-29
Your words reveal your obsession with alcohol.
Reply #102017-03-30
Do I still need to climb up to check the level gauge? It can be seen from the ground too, right? If it’s just for this reason, there’s no need

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