Amazon.comBe prepared for an emergency with the First Alert EL522 TwoStory Folding Home FireEscape Ladder. Exceptionally strong and durable, this ladder can be easily folded for storage near a window or under a bed for immediate access in case of a fire. House fires can be deadly, but the EL522 helps protect you and your family by providing a safe, reliable means of escape.Escape from a Dangerous House Fire with This Strong, Durable LadderFire is a serious threat to every household; it can strike anywhere, any time. The frightening truth is that in 2005, there were nearly 381,000 home fires in the U.S., resulting in over 16,000 casualties. Because of the very real threat of fire, it is vital that every household uses tools for fire protection. When used in conjunction with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and as part of an overall fireescape plan, the EL522 is an effective lastresort tool to help you and your family safely exit a dangerous situation.Tough Nylon/Steel Construction, AntiSlip Rungs, and Secure HooksExceptionally durable, this ladder is tested to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Featuring strong nylon/steel construction and measuring 14feet in length, the EL522 provides a dependable means of escape through a secondfloor window during a home fire.This ladder is easy to set up and is strong enough to help both children and adults quickly exit to safety. It arrives fully assembled and ready to use in one minute. Extrawide hooks secure the ladder to any windowsill measuring at least 20inches (51 centimeters) wide and 32inches (81 centimeters) high with a sill width between a minimum of 6inches (15 centimeters) and a maximum of 10inches (25 centimeters).The ladders slipresistant, epoxycoated rungs provide sure footing, and steel stabilizers on each rung help keep your feet steady and balanced, preventing the rungs from swaying as you step on or off of them. For added stability, DuPont Cordura nylon strapping lends extra strength and durability, while steel construction tested to 1,125 pounds means this ladder holds up to 375 pounds at a time.The EL522 comes with a sixyear limited warranty.Whats in the BoxFolding 14foot fireescape ladder and manual.Product DescriptionTwostory folding residential fire escape ladders easily deploy from standard windowsills. Escape ladder folds for compact storage. Residential fire escape ladder is fully assembled and ready to use. 14foot length. Strong steel construction tested to 1, 125 lbs Tested to ASTM standards. DuPont Cordura nylon strapping for added strength and stability. 6year limited.From the ManufacturerIf you live in a twostory home, the First Alert Fire Escape Ladder can give you an extra means of escape in a home fire. It stores easily under the bed or by the window, and is ready to use in under a minute.