The Fixed-Ladder 2036 Deadline
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The rule changed. OSHA §1910.23(d) now requires every fixed ladder over 24 feet to carry a personal fall-arrest or ladder-safety system — and a cage alone no longer counts as compliant protection. Older caged ladders across South Florida are being phased out, and the deadline is real.
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The hard date is November 18, 2036: by then every fixed ladder over 24 ft must have a compliant fall-arrest or ladder-safety system. New installs and any replacement section must comply now, and OSHA can cite a deficient ladder on any inspection before then.
construction How La Gala fixes it
We retrofit fixed ladders with compliant ladder-safety or personal fall-arrest systems, replace corroded rails, rungs and landing platforms, and bring rooftop and mechanical access in line with the standard — well before 2036 becomes a scramble.
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We certify it and we fix it, under one contract. Start with a free, no-obligation assessment, or build a custom compliance plan in two minutes.