When placing a straight or extension ladder against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be placed approximately __________ of the vertical height from the wall.

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The bottom of the ladder should be placed approximately 1/4 of the vertical height from the wall, meaning for every 4 feet of vertical height, the base of the ladder should be 1 foot from the wall. This angle is considered the safest and most stable for climbing and working on the ladder.

When Placing a Straight or Extension Ladder Against a Wall