Middle Atlantic 8CT2BZTR 8IN EVO Flush Poke-Through Cover
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 8CT2BZTR is an 8-inch EVO Series flush poke-through cover designed for clean, surface-level cable and power access in commercial floor and ceiling applications. Finished in bronze and built around a tamper-resistant receptacle, it targets conference rooms, executive spaces, and open-plan offices where both aesthetics and outlet security matter. If you're specifying Middle Atlantic infrastructure for a boardroom AV or security integration project, this cover closes out the floor-box installation with a professional, low-profile result.
At 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm), the 8CT2BZTR sits flush with the floor surface — no raised lip to snag cables or create a trip hazard. That 2" depth figure matters during rough-in: confirm your floor assembly has sufficient plenum clearance before ordering.
Key Features
- Flush Cover Style: The flush profile means the cover sits level with the finished floor surface, eliminating the raised-rim snag points common on older poke-through designs. In high-traffic areas like trading floors or conference centers, this directly reduces cable wear and trip-hazard liability.
- Tamper-Resistant Receptacle: Tamper-resistant (TR) outlets require simultaneous pressure on both slots to insert a plug — a requirement in commercial occupancies under NEC 406.12 for spaces accessible to the public or non-electrical personnel. Specifying the 8CT2BZTR satisfies that requirement without adding a separate TR insert.
- Bronze Finish: The bronze colorway coordinates with premium flooring and millwork in executive or hospitality environments where a standard white or black finish would look out of place. Color consistency matters when the cover is visible in open-plan seating.
- 11.5" x 11.5" Footprint: The square footprint fits standard 8-inch EVO Series poke-through cutouts — confirm your existing core or new cutout matches this dimension before procurement to avoid rework.
- 2" Install Depth: At 50.8 mm depth, this cover requires adequate floor plenum space. Verify your slab and raised-floor assembly accommodate this before finalizing the poke-through device selection.
Integration & Compatibility
The 8CT2BZTR is a cover assembly for the Middle Atlantic 8CT EVO Series poke-through device family. It is not a standalone electrical device — it pairs with the underlying poke-through body already installed in the floor. Verify the base unit model is compatible with the 8CT EVO cover form factor before ordering. TAA compliance is not applicable to this SKU, so if your project requires TAA-compliant components for federal procurement, confirm with your contracting officer whether covers fall within scope. For broader Middle Atlantic power and infrastructure planning, review the full EVO Series lineup to match covers, inserts, and base units from the same family.
This cover does not include data or AV inserts — those are ordered separately based on your port configuration. If your installation requires a complete AV infrastructure solution with specific media inserts, spec the inserts alongside this cover to ensure finish and fitment match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the dimensions of the Middle Atlantic 8CT2BZTR?
A: The 8CT2BZTR measures 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm).
Q: Is the 8CT2BZTR TAA compliant?
A: No. The 8CT2BZTR is not TAA compliant. If TAA compliance is a hard requirement for your project, this SKU does not qualify.
Q: What receptacle type does the 8CT2BZTR use?
A: It uses a tamper-resistant receptacle, which requires simultaneous pressure on both slots to accept a plug — meeting NEC commercial occupancy requirements for tamper resistance.
Q: What cover style is the 8CT2BZTR?
A: Flush. The cover sits level with the finished floor surface, eliminating raised lips that can snag cables or create trip hazards.
Q: What color finish is the 8CT2BZTR?
A: Bronze. It is intended for premium or executive environments where standard white or black finishes would be visually inconsistent with the surrounding millwork or flooring.
The 8CT2BZTR is a detail product — the kind that gets overlooked in a BOM until a GC asks why the floor box looks wrong on install day. The flush cover style is the spec that matters here: it is not cosmetic, it is a functional requirement in any space where people roll chairs or move equipment across the floor. At 11.5" x 11.5" with a 2" install depth, this cover closes out an 8CT EVO Series poke-through body cleanly, assuming the rough-in was done correctly.
Technical Highlights:
- Flush Profile (2" depth): Sits level with finished floor at a 50.8 mm install depth — no raised edge means no cable abrasion point and no ADA trip-hazard concern at the floor penetration.
- Tamper-Resistant Receptacle: TR outlets are a code requirement under NEC 406.12 for commercial spaces accessible to non-electrical personnel. The 8CT2BZTR builds this in — no separate TR insert to specify or lose in a bag of hardware.
- Bronze Finish on an 11.5" x 11.5" Footprint: A visible cover at this size in a conference or executive setting draws the eye. The bronze finish is a deliberate material spec for environments where matching millwork matters — not an aesthetic upgrade, a specification decision.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is a cover only — it requires a compatible 8CT EVO Series poke-through base unit already installed in the floor. Verify base unit compatibility before procurement; ordering a mismatched cover creates a field problem with no easy fix after the floor is finished.
- TAA compliance is explicitly not supported on this SKU. For federal, GSA schedule, or government-funded projects with TAA requirements, confirm with your contracting officer before specifying this cover.
The 8CT2BZTR is the right spec for a boardroom, executive suite, or hospitality AV installation where a bronze flush finish is the design requirement and tamper-resistant outlets are a code or owner requirement — not a generic office rollout where finish color and TR status are interchangeable.
