Description
This report is a reissue of an older BRANZ TYPE TEST report ST11553-TT [2019] issued on the 8 May 2019. The in-ground pit lid assembly was machined steel plate and had the dimensions as shown in the report based on drawings supplied by the client. The circular opening (CO) size was 561 mm. The outer dimensions of the actual lid were 655 mm by 655 mm. The openable lid was located centrally with respect to the width of the fixed surround but offset from the longitudinal centre. The perimeter of the fixed surround was bolted to the test rig so as to be representative of installation. The assembly was one of 22 manufactured on J&D McLennan Job Number 33622.
Building Code and Standards
Testing was conducted in accordance with Appendix C of AS 3996-2006 of an In-Ground pit lid. The load classification being sought was Class G in accordance with Table 3.1 of the Standard.