Access Hatches, Covers & Gratings provide ventilation and secure entry to underground utility vaults used by electric, telecomm, gas and water services to house their equipment. Ross custom manufactures these products to meet individual customer designs and project specifications, specializing in applications requiring ADA compliant bar grating and slip-resistant surfaces.
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Design Features
Typical construction includes:
Prefabricated assembly with structural frame and rebar
Precast or ready-to-finish concrete infill panels
Fixed or hinged metal panels in various plate or ADA compliant, welded bar-grating designs
Tamper resistant hardware and locking devices
Galvanizing or abrasive blasting with paint finish
ALGRIP Slip-Resistant Technology
Optional materials and finishes are also available
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.
Applicable Standards
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (incorporates Title II regulations at 28 CFR 35.151; Title III regulations at 28 CFR part 36, subpart D; and the 2004 ADAAG at 36 CFR part 1191, appendices B and D; effective on March 15, 2012)
AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all five transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system
The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. We are made up of our 163 member countries who are the national standards bodies around the world, with a Central Secretariat that is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
We’ve enjoyed many long-term relationships over the past three-plus decades because we’re easy to work with. We understand your business and have the technical expertise to respond to your needs. Our experienced engineers and metal fabricators are ready to work with you to develop and manufacture custom products that meet your specifications. And we know time is of the essence, so we strive to turn around quote requests quickly and fulfill submittal and delivery requirements promptly.
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