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 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. As used in this Appendix, the term “Manhole” does not include cables and other telecommunications equipment located within manhole structures.

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 entry points to storage tanks shall be kept securely sealed except when maintenance and testing are being carried out which require entry to the tank.

  • Pits shall be dug 500 cm to 1000 cm towards jungle side at every Manhole and Jointing chamber for fixing of Route/Joint Indicator.

  • Manhole entry points to storage tanks shall be kept securely sealed, except when maintenance and testing are being carried out which require entry to the tank.

  • Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections.


More Definitions of Manhole

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;
Manhole means an opening constructed to permit access by a person to a sewer or any underground portion of a plumbing system.
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 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 is a subsurface enclosure that personnel may enter and use for the purpose of installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing communications facilities.
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;