The applicable British Standard in the UK for access covers and gully grates is BS EN 124:2015. This standard divides access covers, and gully grates into several classes by static test load. It also categorises the various places where they may be installed, from Group 1, the least demanding environment, to Group 6, the most demanding environment. It provides guidance on the minimum class to be used against each installation group.
| Group |
Minimum class |
Description |
Solution |
| 1 |
A15 |
Access covers and gratings capable of withstanding a 1.5-tonne test load. These products are for use in areas which can only be used by pedestrians and cyclists. |
A15 Solutions |
| 2 |
B125 |
Access covers and gratings that are capable of withstanding a 12.5-tonne test load. These products are for use in footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas such as car parks or car decks. |
B125 Solutions |
| 3 |
C250 |
Access covers and gratings capable of withstanding a 25-tonne test load. These products are for installation no more than 500mm from the kerb face into the carriageway. |
C250 Solutions |
| 4 |
D400 |
Access covers and gratings capable of withstanding a 40-tonne test load. For use in areas where pneumatic-tyred cars and lorries have access, including carriageways, hard shoulders, and pedestrian areas. All units are to be either non-rock or have quietness in use. |
D400 Solutions |
| 5 |
E600 |
Access covers and gratings capable of withstanding a 60-tonne test load. These products are for use in areas where heavy wheel or high point loads from pneumatic and non-pneumatic-tyred vehicles are imposed, such as loading areas or docks. All units are to be either non-rock or have quietness in use. |
E600 Solutions |
| 6 |
F900 |
Access covers and gratings capable of withstanding a 90-tonne test load. These products are for use in areas where the very heavy wheel or high point loads from pneumatic and non-pneumatic-tyred vehicles are imposed, such as aircraft pavements. All units are to be either non-rock or have quietness in use. |
F900 Solutions |
