Strength of hatch covers.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-16-71
in effectSec. 14-16-71. - Strength of hatch covers.
A. Hatch covers, when closed, shall be able to support a uniformly distributed load of at least 40 pounds per square foot.
B. Sidewalk hatch covers of the hinged or vertical-lift type shall be able to support a uniformly distributed load of 300 pounds per square foot.
(Code 1967, § 49-121; Code 1985, § 46-141)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14BUCO_CH14-16ELDUESAMDE_ART6MISAREEL_S14-16-71STHACOFetched: 10/28/2026
