What Load Class Does Your Site Need? — Quick Reference

Pedestrian-class module

No vehicle loading above the tank. Cover depth is set mainly by landscaping/turf requirements rather than structural load.

  • Confirm finished-surface type (turf, pavers, garden bed)
  • Still requires geotextile wrap and correct backfill compaction
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~600mm cover (typical)

Indicative cover depth for light passenger-vehicle traffic — driveways and standard car parking bays.

  • Confirm exact figure against your module’s stated load class
  • Backfill and compaction must match the specified load class
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~1000mm cover (typical)

Indicative cover depth for heavy vehicle traffic — loading docks, truck routes, commercial car parks.

  • Structural sign-off from your engineer is typically required at this class
  • Confirm against CIRIA C737 long-term compressive testing data for the module family
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These are typical industry reference ranges, not a substitute for your engineer’s site-specific structural sign-off.