The covers in the Azores are usually made of metal, with a smaller portion made of concrete or plastic. The shapes of the covers are round , square , or rectangular .
Round covers placed on sidewalks are often surrounded by pavement that matches the cover’s outline .

The covers in the Azores are not colorful (sometimes paint is added after the cover’s production ) or gilded. City emblems do not appear on the covers in this country.

The function of the cover is indicated in the following ways: the word AGUAS (water) , the name or logo of a telecommunications provider on cable and communications covers , ESGOTOS (sewage) , and so forth.

The consumers of the covers are usually the various municipalities, water and sewage companies, or telecommunications companies.

Since the Azores belong to Portugal, the manufacturers and covers are similar to those in Portugal.

Manufacturers
Many covers are produced by Portuguese manufacturers Fucoli , Capa , Fábrica Visão .
They can also be found from international manufacturers such as the British Norinco , the French PAm , the Spanish Fundicion Ductil Benito , and others.

Standards
The international standard EN124 and load classes D400 or B125 appear on many covers .
The French NF standard , the Portuguese certif , and additional standards (usually those commonly used in the manufacturer’s country) can also be found.