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BS 7903:2020

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Selection and installation of manhole tops and gully tops within the highway. Guide

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BSI 2020 20
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This British Standard gives guidance for the selection and installation of manhole tops and gully tops conforming to BS EN 124‑1:2015 to BS EN 124‑6:2015 for covering gullies, manholes and inspection chambers to be used in conjunction with other components and materials to form a safe, durable, maintainable and usable installed system for highway applications.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
5 Foreword
7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
4.1 General (see BS EN 124-1:2015, Clause 4 and Annex F)
8 4.2 Place of installation
5 Materials
5.1 General (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 5.1)
9 5.2 Cover fillings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 5.2)
5.3 Frames in combination with concrete (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 5.3)
5.4 Coating materials
5.5 Installation materials (see BS EN 124-1:2015, Annex F)
10 5.6 Compatibility of components
6 Design attributes
6.1 Vents in covers (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.1)
6.2 Clear opening of manhole tops for man entry (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.2)
6.3 Depth of insertion (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.3)
6.4 Clearance
6.5 Compatibility of seatings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.5)
11 6.6 Securing of the cover/grating within the frame (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.6)
6.7 Handling of covers and gratings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.7)
6.8 Slot dimensions of gratings
6.9 Dirt pans and dirt buckets (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.9)
6.10 Positioning of covers and gratings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.10)
6.11 Flatness of manhole covers and gratings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.11)
6.12 Concaveness of gratings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.12)
12 6.13 Surface conditions (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.13)
6.14 Manhole tops with sealing features (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.14)
6.15 Frame bearing area (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.15)
13 Figure 1 — Installation materials and components
6.16 Frame depth (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.16)
6.17 Opening angle of hinged covers/gratings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.17)
6.18 Covers with fillings (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 6.18)
6.19 Lifting provisions
14 6.20 Keyways
Figure 2 — Keyways and keys
6.21 Frame web/gusset
15 Figure 3 — Frame web/gusset
6.22 Kerb-type gully covers and frames
16 Table 1 — Suggested minimum dimensions for kerb-type gully covers and frames
7 Performance
7.1 Appearance (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 7.1)
7.2 Loadbearing capacity (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 7.2)
7.3 Permanent set (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 7.3)
7.4 Skid resistance
17 7.5 Child safety (see BS EN 124-1:2015, 7.5)
8 Testing (see BS EN 124-1:2015, Clause 8)
9 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) (see BS EN 124‑1:2015, Clause 9)
18 Bibliography
BS 7903:2020
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