WHAT CLASS GRATE OR LID DO I REQUIRE?

Following on from the question “do I require a grate or lid?” is the question “which grate/lid load rating should I choose?”

Put simply, you must choose the right load rating according to Australian standard AS3996-2019. The revised and up-to-date standards can be read online from the Australian Parliament House website or ordered in hardcopy form from Standards Australia.

The class of your grate or lid is often dependent on the location in which it will be installed, and it is your responsibility to work closely with your project designer to choose the correct type and class. Interior and exterior forces must also be considered, such as whether cars are driving over the top, foot traffic, the nature of the materials the grate or lid is intended to cover or protect, and any other factors relevant to your site. That said, the following infographic may provide a helpful overview to support technical discussions and the buying process.

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01 Enhancing Infrastructure Stability with Civilcast Solid Wall Custom Road Pits

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02 ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR STORMWATER COVERS AND GRATES

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03 ADVANTAGES OF GALVANISED STEEL GRATES

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04 THE ADVANTAGES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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05 SELECTING THE RIGHT WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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06 THE BENEFITS OF PRECAST CONCRETE VS IN-SITU CONCRETE

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07 THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING COVERS AND GRATES COMPLY TO AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS.

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08 WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS FOR CIVIL PROJECTS (& WHY THAT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOU)

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09 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEADWALLS

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10 WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SOURCING A HEAVY DUTY MULTI-PART ACCESS COVER