BS EN 124-6:2015

What is BS EN 124-6 - Gully tops and manhole tops about ? 

BS EN 124-6 is a standard that serves technical specifications for gully tops and manhole tops, ensuring structural integrity and safety in vehicular and pedestrian applications. 

BS EN 124-6 applies to manhole tops and gully tops made of Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) or unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) by a moulding or extrusion process, with a clear opening up to and including 1000 mm for covering gullies, manholes and inspection chambers for installation within areas subjected to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 

BS EN 124-6 applies to manhole tops and gully tops for use in: 

• Areas which can only be used by pedestrians and pedal cyclists (class A 15) 
• Pedestrian areas and comparable areas, car parks or car parking decks (class B 125) 

BS EN 124-6 gives guidance for combinations of covers/grating made of PP, PE or PVC–U with frames according to EN 124-2, EN 124-3, EN 124-4 and EN 124-5. 

Note 1: BS EN 124-6 is not applicable in isolation but only in combination with EN 124-1 

Note 2: BS EN 124-6 does not apply to - 

• Rodding point covers according to EN 13598-1 
• Gratings/covers as part of prefabricated drainage channels according to EN 1433 
• Floor and roof gullies in buildings which are specified in EN 1253 (all parts) 
• Surface boxes 

Who is BS EN 124-6 - Gully tops and manhole tops for ? 

BS EN 124-6 on gully tops and manhole tops applies to: 

• Manufacturers of gully tops and manhole tops 
• Dealers and importers of gully tops and manhole tops 
• Testing houses and labs 
• City planners and civil engineers 
• Safety inspection and quality assurance services 

Why should you use BS EN 124-6 - Gully tops and manhole tops ? 

A manhole is a structure with a removable cover constructed on a drain or sewer to permit entry by personnel. A manhole top is the top upper part of a manhole or inspection chamber consisting of a frame, cover, and grating. Gully is an assembly to receive water for discharge into a drainage system. A gully top is the upper part of a gully consisting of a frame and grating with or without cover. 

BS EN 124-6 provides users guidance on materials, design and performance, testing, assessment and verification of constancy of performance, designation and marking, enabling the standardization and development of gully and manhole tops. 

BS EN 124-6 provides users guidance on design and performance requirements, reaction to fire, the effect of heating, deflection under load, impact resistance, durability, and dangerous substances, ensuring safety and protection in vehicular and pedestrian areas. 

With obedience and compliance of BS EN 124-6, users can develop and assess gully tops and manhole tops, ensuring the safety, usability and longevity in vehicular and pedestrian areas. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 124-6:2015 along with EN 124-1:2015, EN 124-2:2015, EN 124-3:2015, EN 124-4:2015, EN 124-5:2015 standards supersede BS EN 124:1994, which is now withdrawn.