EN 124-2:2015
(Main)Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas - Part 2: Gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard is applicable to gully tops and manhole tops made of flake graphite cast iron and/or spheroidal graphite cast iron whether in combination with concrete or not, 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 (at least class A 15),
- pedestrian areas and comparable areas, car parks or car parking decks (at least class B 125),
- the area of kerbside channels of roads which, when measured from the kerb edge, extends a maximum of 0,5 m into the carriageway and a maximum of 0,2 m into the pedestrian area (at least class C 250),
- carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas, for all types of road vehicles (at least class D 400),
- areas imposing high wheel loads, e.g. docks, aircraft pavements (at least class E 600),
- areas imposing particularly high wheel loads, e.g. aircraft pavements (class F 900).
This European Standard is not applicable in isolation but only in combination with EN 124 1 and gives guidance for combinations of covers/grating made from cast iron with frames according to EN 124 3, EN 124 4, EN 124 5 and EN 124 6.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
- fillings installed on site, e.g. concrete, paving blocks, etc.,
- concave gratings for classes D 400 installed in carriageways of roads and hard shoulders and concave gratings for classes F 900 and E 600,
- 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), and
- surface boxes.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Jun-2015
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 165 - Waste water engineering
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 165/WG 4 - Gullies and tops a.s.o.
- Current Stage
- 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 15-Jul-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 124-2:2015 is the CEN European Standard specifying requirements for gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron for pedestrian and vehicular areas. It applies to products made from flake graphite cast iron and/or spheroidal graphite cast iron, with clear openings up to 1 000 mm, either solid or combined with concrete fillings. EN 124-2:2015 is intended to be used together with EN 124‑1:2015 (general principles, classification, test methods) and gives guidance for combinations with frames covered by EN 124‑3/4/5/6.
Keywords: EN 124-2:2015, gully tops, manhole tops, cast iron, load classes, CE marking.
Key Topics
- Scope and materials
- Applies to cast iron covers (flake or spheroidal graphite) and combinations with concrete (minimum C35/45 where specified).
- Clear opening up to 1 000 mm; coatings allowed but not a corrosion-proof guarantee.
- Use classes
- Defines minimum load classes for different installation locations: A 15, B 125, C 250, D 400, E 600, F 900 (pedestrian areas through aircraft pavements/high wheel loads).
- Design & performance requirements
- Must meet EN 124-1 design and testing requirements (vents, clear opening, seating compatibility, frame bearing area, handling, flatness/concaveness, surface condition).
- Performance tests include load bearing, permanent set, skid resistance, child safety, and securing of covers within the frame.
- Fillings and coatings
- Covers may be supplied filled (concrete or other suitable materials) or unfilled with manufacturer’s filling instructions. Freeze–thaw performance for concrete fillings follows EN 124-4.
- Testing, assessment and conformity
- Type testing, Factory Production Control (FPC) and AVCP procedures are specified; Annex ZA links the standard to the EU Construction Products Regulation and CE marking requirements.
- Fire classification
- Cast iron manhole/gully tops are considered Class A1 (non-combustible) for reaction-to-fire purposes.
Applications
- Urban infrastructure: sidewalks, pedestrian zones, pedestrian streets (A 15 / B 125).
- Roadworks: kerbside channels, carriageways, hard shoulders, parking areas (C 250 / D 400).
- Heavy-duty areas: docks, heavy industrial sites (E 600) and aircraft pavements (F 900).
- Typical users: manufacturers, product designers, civil and drainage engineers, municipal procurement/specifiers, testing laboratories and certification bodies.
Related Standards
- EN 124-1:2015 - Definitions, classification and test methods (mandatory companion).
- EN 124-3 / EN 124-4 / EN 124-5 / EN 124-6 - Frames and other material-specific parts.
- EN 1561 / EN 1563 - Cast iron material standards.
- EN 206 - Concrete specification (for fillings).
- EN 1253 and EN 1433 - referenced as exclusions (building floor/roof gullies and prefabricated drainage channels).
EN 124-2:2015 ensures safe, fit-for-purpose cast iron manhole and gully covers across a wide range of traffic load classes and supports regulatory compliance and CE marking for drainage access products.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 124-2:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas - Part 2: Gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to gully tops and manhole tops made of flake graphite cast iron and/or spheroidal graphite cast iron whether in combination with concrete or not, 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 (at least class A 15), - pedestrian areas and comparable areas, car parks or car parking decks (at least class B 125), - the area of kerbside channels of roads which, when measured from the kerb edge, extends a maximum of 0,5 m into the carriageway and a maximum of 0,2 m into the pedestrian area (at least class C 250), - carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas, for all types of road vehicles (at least class D 400), - areas imposing high wheel loads, e.g. docks, aircraft pavements (at least class E 600), - areas imposing particularly high wheel loads, e.g. aircraft pavements (class F 900). This European Standard is not applicable in isolation but only in combination with EN 124 1 and gives guidance for combinations of covers/grating made from cast iron with frames according to EN 124 3, EN 124 4, EN 124 5 and EN 124 6. This European Standard is not applicable to: - fillings installed on site, e.g. concrete, paving blocks, etc., - concave gratings for classes D 400 installed in carriageways of roads and hard shoulders and concave gratings for classes F 900 and E 600, - 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), and - surface boxes.
This European Standard is applicable to gully tops and manhole tops made of flake graphite cast iron and/or spheroidal graphite cast iron whether in combination with concrete or not, 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 (at least class A 15), - pedestrian areas and comparable areas, car parks or car parking decks (at least class B 125), - the area of kerbside channels of roads which, when measured from the kerb edge, extends a maximum of 0,5 m into the carriageway and a maximum of 0,2 m into the pedestrian area (at least class C 250), - carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas, for all types of road vehicles (at least class D 400), - areas imposing high wheel loads, e.g. docks, aircraft pavements (at least class E 600), - areas imposing particularly high wheel loads, e.g. aircraft pavements (class F 900). This European Standard is not applicable in isolation but only in combination with EN 124 1 and gives guidance for combinations of covers/grating made from cast iron with frames according to EN 124 3, EN 124 4, EN 124 5 and EN 124 6. This European Standard is not applicable to: - fillings installed on site, e.g. concrete, paving blocks, etc., - concave gratings for classes D 400 installed in carriageways of roads and hard shoulders and concave gratings for classes F 900 and E 600, - 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), and - surface boxes.
EN 124-2:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.30 - Road equipment and installations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 124-2:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 124:1994, EN 206:2013, EN 1561:2023, EN 124-4:2015, EN 1563:2018, EN 476:2011, CEN ISO/TS 23359:2025, EN 124-1:2015, EN 1253-1:2015, EN 12050-2:2000, EN 1253-1:2003, EN 124-3:2015, EN 15383:2012+A1:2013, EN 15383:2012, EN 14802:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 124-2:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 88/379/EEC, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/118 REV1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pokrovi za odtoke in jaške na voznih površinah in površinah za pešce - 2. del: Pokrovi za odtoke in jaške iz litega železaAufsätze und Abdeckungen für Verkehrsflächen - Teil 2: Aufsätze und Abdeckungen aus GusseisenDispositifs de couronnement et de fermeture pour les zones de circulation utilisées par les piétons et les véhicules - Partie 2: Dispositifs de couronnement et de fermeture en fonteGully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas - Part 2: Gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron93.080.30Cestna oprema in pomožne napraveRoad equipment and installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 124-2:2015SIST EN 124-2:2015en,fr,de01-september-2015SIST EN 124-2:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 124-2
June 2015 ICS 93.080.30 Supersedes EN 124:1994English Version
Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas -Part 2: Gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron
Dispositifs de couronnement et de fermeture pour les zones de circulation utilisées par les piétons et les véhicules - Partie 2: Dispositifs de couronnement et de fermeture en fonte
Aufsätze und Abdeckungen für Verkehrsflächen - Teil 2: Aufsätze und Abdeckungen aus Gusseisen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 March 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation . 22 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 22 ZA.2 Procedures for AVCP of gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron . 24 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 28 Bibliography . 32
In general, coatings are for aesthetic purposes only and are not regarded as a corrosion protection system. The specifier or client may require a more durable coating if appropriate. 4.3 Cover fillings In the case of covers placed on the market in filled condition the filling shall consist of either: a) concrete with a minimum compressive strength class of C35/45 according to EN 206:2013 at least suitable for use in “cyclic wet and dry” conditions, or SIST EN 124-2:2015
acc. to EN 124-1: 2015, Clause Testing
acc. to EN 124-1: 2015, Clause Relevant for class A 15 B 125 C 250 D 400 E 600 F 900 Related to the design Vents in covers 6.1 8.4.1 x x x x x x Clear opening of manhole tops for man entry 6.2 8.4.2 x x x x x x Depth of insertion 6.3 8.4.3 − − − x x x Clearance 6.4 8.4.4 x x x x x x Compatibility of seatings 6.5 8.4.5 − − − x x x Handling of covers and gratings 6.7 8.4.7 x x x x x x Slot dimensions of gratings 6.8 8.4.8 x x x x x x Dirt pans and dirt buckets 6.9 8.4.9 x x x x x x Positioning of covers and gratings 6.10 8.4.10 x x x x x x Flatness of manhole covers and gratings 6.11 8.4.11 − − − x x x Concaveness of gratings 6.12 8.4.12 x x x x x x Surface conditions 6.13 8.4.13 x x x x x x Manhole tops with sealing features 6.14 Visual inspection of presence of anchors x x x x x x Frame bearing area 6.15 8.4.14 x x x x x x Frame depth 6.16 8.4.15 − − − x x x Opening angle of hinged covers/gratings 6.17 8.4.16 x x x x x x Appearance 7.1 Visual inspection x x x x x x Related to the performance Load bearing capacity 7.2 8.3 x x x x x x Permanent set 7.3 8.2 x x x x x x Securing of the cover/ grating within the frame 6.6 8.4.6 x x x x x x Skid resistance 7.4 8.4.13 x x x x x x Child safety 7.5 8.5 x x x x x x x To be applied. SIST EN 124-2:2015
1) See Decision of the Commission 96/603/EC of 1996-10-04 (see OJEU L 267 of 1996-10-19), as amended twice by 2000/605/EC of 2000-09-26 (see OJEU L 258 of 2000-10-12) and by 2003/424/EC of 2003-06-06 (see OJEU L 144 of 2003-06-12). SIST EN 124-2:2015
“NPD” for ≤ 40 mm or
method or value for > 40 mm Durability of: — load bearing capacityb against mechanical failure 5.3.2 EN 124-1:2015, 8.2 EN 124-1:2015, 8.3 3 EN 124-2:2015, 4.1, EN 124-1:2015, 7.2 and 7.3, declared as “Pass” according to the material used and the test method applied — securingc against unintended lifting 5.3.2 EN 124-1:2015, 8.4.6 3 EN 124-1:2015, 6.6, declared as “Pass” according to the material used and the test method applied — skid resistance against loss of grip 5.3.2 EN 124-1:2015, 8.4.13
3 EN 124-1:2015, 7.4, declared as “Pass” for the declared method and the material used and for USRV measured value declared — effectiveness of child safety characteristics 5.3.2 EN 124-1:2015, 8.4.6 3 EN 124-1:2015, 6.6, declared as “Pass” according to the material used and the method declared SIST EN 124-2:2015
7.2.3 Test reports The results of the determination of the product type shall be documented in test reports. All test reports shall be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of the gully top or manhole top to which they relate. 7.2.4 Shared other party results A manufacturer may use the results of the product type determination obtained by someone else (e.g. by another manufacturer, as a common service to manufacturers, or by a product developer), to justify his own declaration of performance regarding a product that is manufactured according to the same design (e.g. dimensions) and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the same kind, provided that: — the results are known to be valid for products with the same essential characteristics relevant for the product performance; — in addition to any information essential for confirming that the product has such same performances related to specific essential characteristics, the other party who has carried out the determination of the product type concerned or has had it carried out, has expressly accepted to transmit to the manufacturer SIST EN 124-2:2015
— deliveries from suppliers having a certified quality insurance system shall be subject to random control; — deliveries from suppliers having no certified quality insurance system shall be subject to a systematic control for each delivery. b IQC – Internal Quality Control. The following relevant process parameters shall be controlled, measured and documented in accordance with Table 4 and the manufacturer's process instructions: — pouring temperature of melt in the ladle/furnace; SIST EN 124-2:2015
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