The covers in Ramot HaShavim are usually made of metal
or concrete
, and are circular
or rectangular
in shape.
The covers in Ramot HaShavim are not colorful, although gold-colored covers can be found, mainly those manufactured by Wolfman
.
Covers intended for the Ramot HaShavim local committee usually bear the emblem of the locality
or the inscription “Ramot HaShavim”
.
As in other places in Israel, covers intended for other cities have also been found (the “bug” category)
.
The purpose of the cover is usually indicated on it: drainage
, or identified by drainage slots
.
A significant number of the covers in Ramot HaShavim display their year of manufacture
.
In general, the design of the covers in Ramot HaShavim is not unique and follows designs typical of the manufacturer.
Manufacturers The manufacturer’s name usually appears on the covers. Most covers are produced in Israel by several leading manufacturers - Wolfman
, Gelem
, Menashe Baruch
, and others.
Standards The cover standards include standards unique to Israel (the mark of the Standards Institution of Israel
and Israeli Standard IS 489, equivalent to the international EN124 standard
). In addition, the international EN124 standard
and various load classes (D400)
also appear.