scope:

NEN-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 1 000 mm for covering gullies, manholes and inspection chambers for installation within areas subjected to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. It is applicable to manhole tops and gully tops for use in - areas which can only be used by pedestrians and pedal cyclists (class A 15), and - pedestrian areas and comparable areas, car parks or car parking decks (class B 125). This European Standard 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. This European Standard is not applicable in isolation but only in combination with EN 124-1. This European Standard is not applicable 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.