The covers in the Vatican are usually made of metal
, concrete
, or plastic (composite materials)
, and are square
, rectangular
, or round
in shape. and are square
, rectangular
, or round
in shape.
In general, the covers in the Vatican are those found in the city in which the enclave is located, that is, covers found in
Rome.
Some covers bear the text: S.C.V. - indicating the State of the Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano).
No colored covers were found in Vatican City. Gilded covers are usually used as ventilation openings for crypts
.
Ventilation Openings for Crypts Ventilation openings for burial chambers located in St. Peter’s Basilica are also defined on the site. They are gilded and often bear the emblem of the Pope whose burial chamber they cover
.
Manufacturers As noted, the manufacturers are the same as those found in Italy: Bastianelli
, Montini
, and others.
Standards As in Italy, covers in the Vatican bear the European standard EN124 and its associated load classes (D400, B125)
, as well as Italian standards such as ICMQ
and IGQ
.