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BS 7903:1997

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Guide to selection and use of gully tops and manhole covers for installation within the highway

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

27-03-2020

Superseded by

BS 7903:2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-11-1997

£142.00
Excluding VAT

Committees responsible
Foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Place of installation
6 Materials
7 Design requirements
8 Quality control
9 Installation
Annex
A (informative) Characteristics of gully tops and manhole
    tops for which requirements are given in BS EN 124 and/or
    additional guidelines are given in BS 7903
Tables
1 Comparison of classification
2 Recommended minimum use within the highway
3 Minimum nominal widths and waterway areas
4 Recommended frame depths
5 Kerb type gully covers and frames
A.1 Characteristics of gully tops and manhole tops for which
    requirements are given in BS EN 124 and/or additional
    guidelines are given in BS 7903
Figures
1 Single triangular cover over rectangular structure
2 Distribution of waterway area
3 Keyways and keys
4 Typical sealing of manhole tops
5 Examples of bedding width
6 Webs/gussets
List of references

An aid to those who select or use highway products. It lists those product characteristics which BS EN 124 suggests require a national specification or permits an option.

Committee
B/505
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 96/107298 DC (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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