The manhole covers in Bergen are made of metal

 

, plastic (composite materials)

 

, concrete

 

, and even wood

 

, and are round

 

, square

 

, or semicircular

 

.

A unique shape found in the city consists of two round covers connected to each other, forming an oval shape

 

.
Sometimes, when round covers are intended for sidewalks, they are surrounded by a square frame, which greatly facilitates the paving work around them

 

.

When colors appear on manhole covers in Bergen, they are usually silicone strips in different colors, intended for quick identification of the type of cover

 

. No gilded covers have been found in Bergen.

Manhole covers intended for the City of Bergen do not usually bear the city’s emblem, but are characterized by illustrations of famous buildings in the city, a motif that appears in various sizes and shapes on many covers

 

. In other cases, the name of the city appears on the cover

 

.

There are also covers intended for other organizations, such as the Bergen Fire Department (bearing the department’s emblem)

 

, among others.

Manufacturers
Many covers were made by the Norwegian company Furnes

 

, by Ulefos, also from Norway

 

, or by manufacturers from other countries (for example, the British St. Pancras Ironworks

 

, the Swedish Alvesta

 

, and others).

Standards
The most common standards are the European EN 124 standard

 

and its various load classes (B125 - D400)

 

, or the Norwegian NS standard

 

.