Middle Atlantic 30A Single REC Brass Cove - 828DLR

Middle Atlantic 828DLR Brass Single Locking Cover Plate for Concrete Floor Boxes

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 828DLR is a single locking cover plate designed for concrete floor box installations. At 3.13 in wide by 4.13 in deep and a profile of just 0.25 in tall, it sits nearly flush with the finished floor surface — reducing trip hazard exposure in high-foot-traffic areas such as conference rooms, corporate lobbies, and open-plan office floors where floor box access points need to stay unobtrusive when not in active use. The brass finish is a common specification in commercial and hospitality environments where cover hardware needs to coordinate with architectural finishes rather than clash with them.

If you are sourcing replacement covers for an existing Middle Atlantic floor box assembly, or specifying covers for a new concrete floor box rough-in, confirm that the floor box model accepts a single-gang locking cover in these footprint dimensions before ordering.

Key Features

• Low-Profile 0.25 in Height: The 0.25 in (0.6 cm) standing height means the cover plate introduces minimal surface projection above the finished floor — reducing the likelihood of it becoming a snag point for rolling equipment or foot traffic in active work areas.
• 3.13 in x 4.13 in Footprint: The 3.13 in (8 cm) width by 4.13 in (10.5 cm) depth footprint is sized for single-gang concrete floor box openings. Verify your rough-in dimensions match before specifying.
• Brass Finish: Brass is a standard architectural hardware finish specified in commercial interiors, hospitality venues, and boardrooms where brushed or polished metal tones are part of the design brief. Unlike painted steel covers, brass hardware holds up to repeated handling without visible coating wear at the edges.
• Locking Cover Design: The locking mechanism keeps the cover secured when the floor box is not in use — relevant in public or semi-public spaces where an unsecured cover could be opened accidentally or intentionally, exposing wiring infrastructure below.
• TAA Status — Not Compliant: The 828DLR is not TAA compliant. If your project is a federal government installation or a contractor bid with TAA requirements written into the spec, this cover plate does not qualify. Identify a TAA-compliant alternative before finalizing the bill of materials.

Integration and Compatibility

This cover plate is designed for use with Middle Atlantic concrete floor box systems. No compatibility data beyond the physical footprint is available in the manufacturer's published specifications. Cross-reference your floor box model number against Middle Atlantic's current product matrix to confirm cover plate interchangeability before ordering in quantity. For AV infrastructure deployments, verify that the cover plate opening accommodates the insert modules or receptacles planned for the floor box assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 828DLR TAA compliant?

A: No. The 828DLR is explicitly listed as not TAA compliant. Federal projects or bids with TAA requirements must use a different cover plate.

Q: What are the dimensions of the 828DLR?

A: The 828DLR measures 3.13 in (8 cm) wide, 4.13 in (10.5 cm) deep, and 0.25 in (0.6 cm) tall — a near-flush profile above the finished floor surface.

Q: What finish does the 828DLR come in?

A: Brass. No other finish variants are listed in the manufacturer's specifications for this model number.

Q: Is the 828DLR a locking cover?

A: Yes. It is a single locking cover plate, which keeps the floor box secured when receptacles or inserts are not in active use.

Q: What type of floor box does the 828DLR fit?

A: The 828DLR is designed for concrete floor box applications. Confirm your specific floor box model accepts a single-gang cover in the 3.13 in x 4.13 in footprint before ordering.

Karl Wilson

The 828DLR is a straightforward brass single locking cover plate with a 0.25 in standing height — the spec that matters most when you are finalizing a floor box rough-in in a finished commercial space. That near-flush profile is not incidental; it is the primary reason integrators specify brass locking covers over generic steel in lobbies and boardrooms where aesthetics and trip-hazard liability both factor into the hardware selection.

Technical Highlights:

• 0.25 in Profile: At 0.25 in (0.6 cm) tall, this cover plate sits essentially flush with the finished floor — the right call in any space where rolling carts, chairs, or foot traffic pass over the floor box regularly.
• 3.13 x 4.13 in Footprint: Single-gang sizing at 3.13 in wide by 4.13 in deep. Measure your rough-in before ordering — concrete floor boxes vary by manufacturer and generation, and a mismatched cover plate means a job-site return trip.
• Brass Finish: Brass hardware handles repeated open/close cycles without edge chipping that painted covers eventually show. In hospitality and executive spaces, that durability-to-appearance ratio matters over a multi-year install lifecycle.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 828DLR is not TAA compliant — flag this early in any federal or government-adjacent project scope before it reaches the submittal stage.
• Published specs cover physical dimensions and finish only. No load rating, insert compatibility list, or floor box family cross-reference is available from the manufacturer source; verify fit with Middle Atlantic directly for multi-unit deployments.

The 828DLR is the right cover plate for commercial interior deployments — corporate conference rooms, hotel meeting spaces, and executive suites — where brass hardware is on the finish schedule and the floor box needs to disappear into the floor when it is not in use.