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Most furniture can navigate without special techniques. Ship Ladder have a minimum clearance of 20 inches. The straight path allows diagonal maneuvering.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Width | 20" |
| Minimum Clearance (critical) | 20" |
| Headroom | 72" |
| Total Rise | 100" |
| Tread Depth | 6" |
| Riser Height | 10" |
| Number of Risers | 10 |
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Standard ship ladder have a width of 20 inches, tread depth of 6 inches, and riser height of 10 inches. The total rise is 100 inches with 10 risers.
01Yes, most standard sofas (up to 84" wide) can fit up ship ladder with 20" clearance. The key is to tilt the sofa and navigate it diagonally.
02The minimum clearance on ship ladder is 20 inches. This is the narrowest point furniture must pass through. For safe passage, furniture's smallest dimension should be at least 2-3 inches less than this clearance.
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