Confused by all the cryptic letters and numbers? This neat article is for you!
Manhole and access covers are manufactured in various shapes, sizes and materials to suit every need, but there’s a lot of confusing jargon surrounding their weight baring classifications. What is the difference between the British Standard (BS EN) and the Fabricated Access Covers Trade Association (FACTA) classifications? The answer to these questions can be found in steel.
First up: manhole cover or access cover — not sure which one is which? Check out our what’s the difference between manhole covers and access covers article to get the low-down. This article will use “covers” to mean either manhole or access covers.