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[ding123]

I fell down a manhole a few months ago. The hole was surrounded by gravel and a cheap plastic manhole cover placed over the hole. It wasnt bedded in, cemented or anything. When i stood on the corner of the cover it moved and i fell in it (by accident). lol.

Any regulations on how they should be installed?

Many thanks

[xavi99]

They need to be securely bedded in and not allow surface water penetration.

Hope you were ok.