N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 704.14

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Env-Wq 704.14 - Manholes: Steps

Manhole steps shall:

(a) Be permitted only at the request of the system owner;
(b) Be manufactured of stainless steel, plastic-covered steel, or plastic;
(c) Be shaped so that they cannot be pulled out of the concrete wall into which they are secured;
(d) Be certified by the manufacturer as meeting the ASTM C478 standard in effect at the time the manholes were manufactured for load carrying capacity and pull-out resistance;
(e) Not be secured with mortar;
(f) Be approximately 14 inches by 10 inches in dimension;
(g) Have a drop section or raised abutments to prevent sideways slippage off the step; and
(h) Have non-skid safety serrations on the foot contact surfaces.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 704.14

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.