Fibrelite custom designed, engineered and supplied retrofit trench access covers for the stadium, which could be installed directly into existing framework, minimizing minimising disruption. Fibrelite’s technical team worked closely with the stadium’s technical team to provide the best possible solution for both their immediate and long-term requirements, which, included an industry recognized recognised fire rating.

Key features of the Fibrelite covers used in this project:

• Custom manufactured to fit existing 38mm deep frames
• C250 (BS EN124) load rated
• Bespoke cable ports which can be easily manually removed and replaced. These also accommodate electrical cabling which exits from the trench to above ground networks
• Lightweight, allowing easy and safe removal by 2 people using Fibrelite’s FL7 lifting handles
• A ‘fit and forget’ solution: corrosion-resistant, unaffected by water, underground gasses and most chemicals
• Fire resistance to BS 476-7, class 0 of the Fire Safety Building Regulations 2000
• Independent wet and dry tests carried out by Devon CC Materials Laboratory showed that Fibrelite manhole and trench covers – even when wet – have anti-slip/skid properties far exceeding health and safety advisory limits
• Aesthetically pleasing