Middle Atlantic 8IN EVO Surf CVR - 8CTC2BZTR

Middle Atlantic 8CTC2BZTR 8-Inch EVO Surface Poke-Through Cover

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 8CTC2BZTR is a surface-mount cover for the 8CT Evolution poke-through device series — the finishing component that determines how floor-penetrating power and data infrastructure looks and functions once a workspace is occupied. At 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm), it presents a clean, low-profile footprint over the floor box opening while delivering tamper-resistant receptacle access suited to commercial and institutional environments. If you are speccing out a Middle Atlantic poke-through installation and need the bronze surface cover variant, this is the part. The bronze finish integrates with mid-tone flooring and furniture environments where a standard white or black trim would stand out for the wrong reasons.

Key Features

• Surface Cover Style: The surface mount configuration keeps the cover flush against the floor plane without requiring a recessed cutout beyond the poke-through bore itself — installation stays confined to the floor box opening, which matters in retrofit situations where slab depth is limited.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: TR-rated outlets require simultaneous pressure on both slots to accept a plug, blocking single-object insertion. In conference rooms, classrooms, lobbies, or any space with public or semi-public access, this is a code requirement in many jurisdictions and a liability management item regardless.
• 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" Footprint: The 292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm overall envelope is compact enough to fit standard workstation and conference table layouts without protruding into high-traffic pathways. The 2-inch (50.8 mm) height above floor is the dimension to confirm against furniture leg clearance in tight installations.
• Bronze Finish: Coordinates with bronze-toned furniture bases, carpet tile trim strips, and AV furniture common in boardroom and higher-education environments. Choosing finish at spec time avoids field substitutions that introduce visual inconsistency across a multi-box installation.
• Part of the 8CT Evolution Series: Designed to pair with the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution poke-through body — compatibility is model-family specific. Confirm the floor box body is the 8CT EVO series before ordering this cover; covers are not universally interchangeable across poke-through generations or manufacturers.

Integration & Compatibility

The 8CTC2BZTR cover is engineered for the Middle Atlantic poke-through devices in the 8CT Evolution line. It is not a standalone electrical component — it installs over a previously roughed-in 8CT EVO floor box body. Verify the installed body SKU matches the 8CT Evolution family before procurement. TAA compliance is not applicable to this SKU, which is a factor for federal procurement officers working under FAR/DFARS sourcing requirements — if TAA compliance is a contract requirement, confirm with your contracting officer whether cover accessories fall under the clause or if only the primary electrical components are in scope.

For complete AV and workspace infrastructure builds, pairing the correct cover finish with your other Middle Atlantic rackmount and infrastructure accessories ensures visual and functional consistency across the installation. Consult a poke-through buying guide when speccing multi-outlet floor box configurations for conference or collaboration spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 8CTC2BZTR TAA compliant?

A: No. The 8CTC2BZTR is listed as TAA non-compliant. If your project requires TAA-compliant components, verify whether cover accessories fall under your contract's scope or identify an alternate cover SKU that carries TAA compliance.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the 8CTC2BZTR?

A: Overall dimensions are 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm). The 2-inch height is the above-floor protrusion — confirm this clears furniture legs and ADA pathway requirements for your specific layout.

Q: What type of receptacle does the 8CTC2BZTR include?

A: The 8CTC2BZTR is equipped with tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles, which require simultaneous pressure on both contact slots to accept a plug. This is a standard requirement for commercial and institutional spaces under NEC 2008 and later editions.

Q: What floor box body does the 8CTC2BZTR cover fit?

A: The 8CTC2BZTR is designed for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution poke-through device series. It is not guaranteed to fit other poke-through body families or third-party floor boxes. Confirm the installed body is an 8CT EVO unit before ordering.

Q: What finish color is the 8CTC2BZTR?

A: Bronze. It is one finish option in the 8CT Evolution cover lineup — suited to boardroom, hospitality, and higher-education environments where bronze-tone furniture and flooring trim are prevalent.

Eden Phillips

When I spec poke-through covers for conference room buildouts, the finish and receptacle type are the two decisions that generate the most field RFIs — and the 8CTC2BZTR addresses both directly. The bronze color and tamper-resistant receptacles are baked into this SKU, so there is no field substitution risk. At 11.5" x 11.5" with a 2" above-floor protrusion, it fits most standard conference table layouts without clearance issues, but I always confirm against the furniture spec before the order goes in.

Technical Highlights:

• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: TR outlets are NEC-required in commercial occupancies built or renovated under 2008 code or later — speccing the 8CTC2BZTR satisfies that requirement without a field swap after rough-in inspection.
• 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" Envelope: The 50.8 mm above-floor height is the number to check against furniture legs and accessibility clearance — most conference tables clear it comfortably, but verify on low-profile or custom furniture.
• Bronze Finish: In multi-box conference rooms, finish consistency across all covers is a visible quality indicator. Ordering all covers from the same SKU at project start avoids the batch color-match variance that happens when covers are reordered across production runs.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8CTC2BZTR installs on the 8CT Evolution body only — confirm the roughed-in floor box is the 8CT EVO family before finalizing procurement. Cover-to-body fit is series-specific, not universal across Middle Atlantic poke-through generations.
• TAA compliance is not available on this SKU. For federal or federally-funded projects where the cover assembly falls under FAR sourcing clauses, flag this early — substituting after floor box rough-in is a disruptive change order.

The 8CTC2BZTR is the right call for boardroom, higher-education classroom, and hospitality conference installations where bronze trim is already in the finish schedule and tamper-resistant power access is either code-required or a client specification. It is a finish-and-function decision — get it on the submittal early.