Manhole definition

Manhole means an enclosure, usually below ground level and entered through a hole on the surface covered with a cast iron or concrete Manhole cover, which personnel may enter and use for the purpose of installing, operating, and maintaining Facilities in a Conduit.
Manhole means any access chamber to the interior of the sewer provided for the purpose of maintenance and internal cleaning;
Manhole means a chamber of a depth greater than 750mm and of such dimension that allows an entry of a person into such a chamber for the purposes of providing access to a drain;

Examples of Manhole in a sentence

  • The depth of Manhole shall mean the vertical distance from the top of the Manhole cover to the outgoing invert of the main drain channel.

  • Manhole #21733 has settled and sunk, resulting in two broken 8” gravity sewer mains running from the north to the south.

  • Manhole frames and covers shall be as shown on the MCSE Standard Details.

  • Manhole joints shall be sealed water tight with Ram-Nek mastic compound and all manhole joints shall be grouted on the inside of the manhole to form a smooth interior wall.

  • Manhole shall mean a structure allowing access to Wastewater and stormwater systems.


More Definitions of Manhole

Manhole is a subsurface enclosure that personnel may enter and use for the purpose of installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing communications facilities.
Manhole means an opening in an underground system that workers or others may enter for the purpose of making installations, inspections, repairs, connections and tests.
Manhole means a structure that is suitably built to permit access from the surface for inspection, control and maintenance of a sewer.
Manhole means an opening constructed to permit access by a person to a sewer or any underground portion of a plumbing system.
Manhole means a chamber of a depth greater than arm length and such dimensions that allows entry of a person into such chamber for the purpose of providing access to a drain;
Manhole means a chamber of a depth greater than 750 mm and of such dimensions that allows entry of a person into such chamber for the purpose of providing access to a drain;
Manhole means a shaft or chamber leading from the surface of the ground to a sewer, large enough to enable a man to gain access to the latter.