Guide to Access Cover Selection
Guide to
Access Cover Selection
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Load Classification and Product Markings in EN124
EN 124 divides Manhole Covers and Drainage Gratings into 6 classes as follows : A15, B125, C250, D400, E600 and F900.
The classification denotes the test load expressed in kN.
Please note EN124 is the minimum performance specification, of there is any doubt, a higher category cover and frame should
be selected. Contact our Sales Team on 057 91 23100 for assistance on product selection.
Group 1
A15
0.2m 0.5m
max max
0.5m 0.2m
max max
G ro u p 1
G ro u p 2
Group 3
Group 4
G ro u p 3
G ro u p 2
A15
B1 2 5
C2 5 0
D400
C2 5 0
B1 2 5
G ro u p 1
A15
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
GROUP 6
MINIMUM
CLASS A15
MINIMUM
CLASS B125
MINIMUM
CLASS C250
MINIMUM
CLASS D400
MINIMUM
CLASS E600
CLASS F900
Areas which can only
be used by
pedestrians and
pedal cyclists.
Footways, pedestrian
and comparable
areas, car parks or
car parking decks.
For gully tops installed in the area of
kerbside channels of
roads which when
measured from the
kerb edge, extend a
maximum of 0,5m
into the carriageway
and a maximum
of 0,2m into the
footway.
Carriageways of
roads (including pedestrian streets),
hard shoulders and
parking areas, for
all types of road
vehicles.
Areas imposing high
wheel loads, e.g.
docks, aircraft
pavements.
Areas imposing
particularly high
wheel loads, e.g.
aircraft pavements.
In order for products to comply with EN124 and to be third party certified the following markings
must appear on the products.
1 Identification of manufacturer and production site
3
2 Reference of standard
1
2
4
3 Mark of third party certification body
4 Load class
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Global expertise. Local understanding.
Specifications for manhole covers and gratings
in Ireland’s infrastructure are determined by the
National Roads Authority (NRA) and local authority
requirements. Reference is made to the European
standard EN124 as well as guideline documents such
as the Highways Agency’s Design Manual for Roads
and Bridges - Chamber Tops and Gully Tops for Road
Drainage and Services: Installation and Maintenance
HA104. This Advice Note sets out procedures
and defines materials which will provide the best
possible performance of manhole cover and gully
grating installations in trunk roads and motorways. Its
recommendations may be applied to other roads and
traffic conditions, as appropriate.
General requirements in Ireland
NRA – Series NG500 section 507
Safety precautions require that chamber covers have
a minimum opening of 600x750mm where personnel
may be required to enter completely. In carriageways,
hard shoulders and verges chamber covers, frames
and gratings should be a minimum of class D400. For
further guidance see HA104.
HA104 – Advice Note
The minimum classification for all chamber tops
and gully tops installed in areas of trunk roads and
motorways that are likely to be subject to traffic,
either directly or indirectly, shall be D400
of BS EN 124.
The installation of higher category covers and frames
such as E600 should be considered in applications
here the chamber is located in the wheel path of a
motorway, trunk road or other road carrying over
1,500 commercial vehicles per day in each direction.
Such proposals should be discussed with the
overseeing organisation. It should be noted that EN
124 is a minimum performance specification and if
there is any doubt, a higher category cover and frame
should be selected.
Directions for Management and control of
roadworks Cork City Council.
Directions for Management and control of
roadworks Dublin City Council.
All manhole covers and frames shall be Class D400
to EN124, 150mm deep frame for roads and 100mm
deep frame for footways and green areas. They
shall be non rock design, have closed keyways, be
manufactured from ductile iron or similar approved
material and have 600*600mm or 600mm dia
opening.
Note: Dublin City Council require 600mm diameter
opening in a square frame.
Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for
Drainage works.
This applies to Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Fingal, Dun
Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils and Dublin City
Council.
All manhole covers and frames shall comply with
EN124, Class D400 (or E600 for heavily trafficked
main roads). Manhole covers with paving brick inserts
are not accepted on the public drainage system.
Specific details for covers shall be agreed with the
Local Authority. Generally frames shall be square,
with a circular insert of 600mm diameter and a
minimum depth of 100mm. Heavily trafficked roads
will require a 150mm deep frame.
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We create exceptional solutions.
From the site survey stage through to the design, installation and maintenance of your product, EJ are committed to working with you
offering custom built solutions that meet the highest standards in the world.
Correct product selection
When selecting manhole covers and gully gratings factors such as public safety, durability and performance will dictate the type of
product that should be specified.
Our aim as market leader is to educate and impart knowledge to you the specifier/end user about the importance of correctly
specifying products that will perform to your expectations.
EJ aims to remove the hassle from your product selection process.
Please consult with us to select a product from our wide range. Our expertise gained through in- house research and on -road testing
allow us create the best access solutions available on the market.
Features such as the elastomer cushioning support, the ribbing of the cover and the thickness of the frames enable our access covers
and frames withstand the most intense traffic loads.
Quality and consistency are synonymous with EJ products which are endorsed with a 3rd Party certification mark, ensuring you
receive independent assurance that our product meets the relevant standards for Manhole Covers and Gully Gratings.
“ For safety critical products such as manhole tops and gully tops, your decisions cannot be taken lightly. You are
responsible for the whole life performance of an installation, which in turn will influence on-going public safety.
When you specify something as important as this, you have only one chance to get it right”
BSI Certification Scheme
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Circular Covers - EN124 D400
Features
How to specify product
MAESTRO
New
BRIO
Added
features
product
code
reference
clear
opening
(mm)
overall
dimensions
(mm)
height
(mm)
Ø600
Ø850
100
532186 01 BRIO ROUND PKSR
Ø600
532189 01 BRIO SQUARE PKSC
Ø600
Ø850
100
850 x 850 100
532275
BRIO ROUND LKD
PKSRL
Ø600
Ø850
532278
BRIO SQUARE LKD
PKSCL
Ø600
850 x 850 100
Hinged ductile iron cover and frame
546112 01 MAESTRO PKSR
Slam lock system- 3 flexible ductile bars secure
the cover in place
Double wall frame for increased rigidity and to take
the most intense traffic related stress
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it from
accidently closing when in the open position
Continuous polypro EPDM cushioning insert, fixed
to the cover
Anti - theft captive hinge facility
Odour sealed and water resistant
Hinged ductile iron cover and frame
Retractable handle - facilitates the opening and
closing of the cover
Double wall frame for increased rigidity limiting
damage from traffic stresses
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it from
accidently closing when in the open position
Neoprene gasket to minimise noise
100
New Anti - theft captive hinge facility
Option: Available in Ø700 clear opening
TWINO
OPTO
Hinged ductile iron cover and frame
Slam lock system
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it
from accidently closing when in the open position
Neoprene gasket to minimise noise
Option: Locking bolt
538633 01 TWINO ROUND SR
Ø600
Ø850
100
538685 01 TWINO SQUARE SC
Ø600
850 x 850
100
Drop in ductile iron cover and frame
Neoprene gasket to minimise noise
2 open keyways
526294
Ø600
Ø850
75
OPTO
Artistic Cover design
Customise any of our access covers with your own logo or Local Authority crest.
PKSR = Precaptive hinge, safety block , round frame
PKSC = Precaptive hinge, safety block , square frame
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Square Covers - EN124 E600
Features
How to specify product
SCORPION 150 E600
product
code
710013
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
710009
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways
reference
clear
opening
(mm)
overall
dimensions
(mm)
height
(mm)
SCORPION
600 x 600
830 x 830
150
SCORPION 150 ROUND OPE
Ø600
780 x 780
150
SINCLAIR
750 x 600
910 x 760
100
NOROC
600 x 600
850 x 850
100
675 x 675
840 x 840
100
600 x 600
760 x 760
100
Ø600
760 x 760 100
Option: Locking with a M16 bolt
Square Covers - EN124 D400
SINCLAIR
NOROC
SCORPION 100 or 150 HIGH
512467
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways
Ductile iron single cover
Non rock by means of V shaped
seating
Closed keyways
544787 01 SCORPION 675
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
710080
SCORPION 100
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
710081
SCORPION 100 ROUND OPE
Closed keyways
Option: Locking with a M16 bolt
Round opening
Surface Water (SW) and Foul Water
(FW) badging available
PYTHON 100 or 150 HIGH
532128
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways
Option:
Round opening
Surface Water (SW) and Foul Water
(FW)badging available
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710019
SCORPION 150
600 x 600
780 x780
150
710020
SCORPION 150 ROUND OPE
Ø600
780 x780
150
710011
PYTHON 100
600 x 600
750 x750
100
710034
PYTHON 100 ROUND OPENING Ø600
750 X 750
100
710035
PYTHON 150
750 x750
150
710036
PYTHON 150 ROUND OPENING Ø600
750 x750
150
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Access Covers - EN124 B125
TIGER
QUATTRO
Features
How to specify product
product
code
reference
clear
opening
(mm)
overall
dimensions
(mm)
height
(mm)
Ductile iron circular cover in a square
frame
BS closed keyways
Option: Locking with a M16 bolt
710052
TIGER
Ø550
670 x 670
60
710054
TIGER LKD
Ø550
670 x 670
60
Ductile iron cover and frame
Slide out operation
Closed keyways
Option: Locking bolt
536146
QUATTRO 700
600 x 600
700 x 700
42
528351
QUATTRO 600
500 x 500
600 x 600
40
522068
QUATTRO 500
400 x 400
500 x 500
40
522066
QUATTRO 400
300 x 300
400 x 400
39
522065
QUATTRO 300
202 x 202
300 x 300
39
544816 01
CHEETAH FH
445 x 280
645 x 480
100
710351
CHEETAH SV
445 x 280
645 x 480
100
544817 01
CHEETAH AV
445 x 280
645 x 480
100
710330
CHEETAH M
445 x 280
645 x 480
100
3823 FH
380 x 230
500 x 350
125
3823 SV
380 x 230
500 x 350
125
3823 ScV
380 x 230
500 x 350
125
3823 AV
380 x 230
500 x 350
125
544920 01 3823 M
380 x 230
500 x 350
125
710300
LEOPARD FH
445 x 275
580 x 410
65
710391
LEOPARD SV
445 x 275
580 x 410
65
710340
LEOPARD AV
445 x 275
580 x 410
65
710320
LEOPARD M
445 x 275
580 x 410
65
163 x 163
247 x 247
100
Waterworks Covers
CHEETAH FH, SV, AV, M
3823 FH, SV, ScV, Av, M
LEOPARD FH, SV, AV, M
SV GRADE A
EN124 D400
Ductile iron cover and frame
Non rock by means of three point
suspension
Open keyways
Can be badged FH, SV, AV, M or
unbadged
BS5834 Grade A loading
544918 01
Ductile iron cover and frame
Double triangular covers for non rock 544917 01
performance
Open keyways
544921 01
Can be badged FH, SV,ScV, AV, M
544919 01
EN124 B125
Ductile iron cover and frame
Single drop in cover
Open keyways
Can be badged FH, SV, AV, M or
unbadged
BS5834 Grade A loading
544634 01 1616 SV
Ductile iron cover and frame
Double triangular covers for non rock
performance
Open keyways
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Drainage Gratings - EN124 D400
GD6060A T3
BUFFALO 100
LION 100
Features
How to specify product
product
code
reference
clear
opening
(mm)
overall
dimensions
(mm)
height
(mm)
Hinged ductile iron
grating and frame
Anti - theft captive
hinge facility
532252
GD6060A T3
600 X 600
720 X 720
100
End hinged ductile iron 710190
grating and frame
710191
Flat, 3 sided frame
Option: Locking ,
reversible hinge
Locking with a M16
bolt
BUFFALO 100
430 x 375
525 x 525
100
BUFFALO 100 LKD 430 x 475
525 x 525
100
End hinged ductile iron 710124
grating and frame
Flat, 3 sided frame
710125
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt
LION 100
360 x 310
510 x 400
100
LION 100 LKD
360 x 310
510 x 400
100
Drainage Gratings - EN124 C250
LION 75
PUMA
End hinged ductile iron 710112
grating and frame
710118
Flat, 3 sided frame
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt
LION 75
360 x 310
510 x 400
75
LION 75 LKD
360 x 310
510 x 400
75
532883
Kerb side hinged
ductile iron grating and
532884
frame
Dished, 4 sided frame
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt
PUMA
390 x 316
544 x 470
100
PUMA LKD
390 x 316
544 x 470
100
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