# What is the maximum height a ladder can be used?

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**Created:** [13 January 2013 07:40 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-maximum-height-a-ladder-can-be-used/1155 "2013-01-13T07:40:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [13 January 2013 07:40 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-maximum-height-a-ladder-can-be-used/1155/1 "2013-01-13T07:40:20Z")

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**Post date:** [25 January 2013 11:26 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-maximum-height-a-ladder-can-be-used/1155/2 "2013-01-25T11:26:02Z")

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There is no maximum height for using a ladder. However, where a ladder rises 9 metres or more above its base, landing areas or rest platforms should be provided at suitable intervals.