Middle Atlantic Recessed Brass Comm Cover - 828COMTC

Middle Atlantic 828COMTC Recessed Brass Communications Cover Plate

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 828COMTC is a recessed brass communications cover plate designed for OmniBox rectangular aluminum floor box installations. At 3.25 inches wide, 2.75 inches tall, and 4.25 inches deep, this cover fits flush into concrete floor box assemblies and provides a finished, professional appearance at floor level — the kind of detail that matters in boardrooms, auditoriums, and commercial spaces where exposed wiring or mismatched hardware is not acceptable. If you're specifying or finishing a floor box system and need a communications-grade cover in a warm metallic finish, the 828COMTC is the purpose-built answer for this position in the assembly.

Key Features

• Brass Finish: The warm brass tone integrates naturally into upscale commercial environments — conference centers, hotel lobbies, and executive spaces — where chrome or gray plastic would stand out as afterthoughts. Finish choice at the floor box level is often the detail that separates a polished AV or security rough-in from one that draws complaints from facilities managers.
• Recessed Profile (4.25" Depth): The 4.25-inch recessed depth accommodates the vertical stack of a concrete floor box assembly without protruding above the floor plane. Specify this depth against your floor box well depth before ordering — a mismatch here means the cover sits proud of the floor surface, creating a trip hazard and a failed inspection.
• Compact Footprint (3.25" W × 2.75" H): The 3.25-inch wide by 2.75-inch tall opening fits the standard communications port cutout on OmniBox rectangular floor box assemblies. This is not a universal cover — confirm against your specific floor box model before procurement.
• Communications Application: Designated for the communications position in a multi-port floor box, this cover is intended to terminate data, voice, or low-voltage signal connections at floor level. It is not a power cover — do not specify it for AC outlet positions in the same assembly.
• TAA Status: The 828COMTC is not TAA compliant. For federal government projects or GSA Schedule procurements with TAA requirements, verify alternate part availability before specifying this cover in your bill of materials.

Integration & Compatibility

The 828COMTC is part of the Middle Atlantic floor box accessory line and is designed specifically for the OmniBox rectangular aluminum floor box platform. Confirm mechanical compatibility with your specific OmniBox model and depth configuration before ordering. This cover plate is a finishing component — it does not include keystone inserts, modular jacks, or cable management hardware. Those components are specified and procured separately based on the signal types being terminated at the floor position. For integrators planning a complete AV or low-voltage infrastructure rough-in, pair this cover with the appropriate OmniBox base, power covers, and modular inserts for the signal types required at each floor location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 828COMTC TAA compliant?

A: No. The 828COMTC is not TAA compliant. Federal projects or procurements under GSA Schedule with TAA requirements should verify whether an alternate cover is available for this application.

Q: What floor box platform is the 828COMTC designed for?

A: The 828COMTC is designed for the Middle Atlantic OmniBox rectangular aluminum floor box system. Confirm compatibility with your specific OmniBox model before ordering.

Q: What is the recessed depth of the 828COMTC?

A: The 828COMTC has a depth of 4.25 inches (10.8 cm). Verify this against your floor box well depth to ensure the cover sits flush at the floor surface.

Q: Does the 828COMTC include keystone inserts or modular jacks?

A: No. This is a cover plate only. Keystone inserts, modular jacks, and cable management hardware are specified and ordered separately based on your signal termination requirements.

Q: Is the 828COMTC suitable for power outlet positions in a floor box?

A: No. The 828COMTC is designated for communications positions only — data, voice, or low-voltage signal. Do not specify it for AC power outlet positions in the same assembly.

Ted Perry

The 828COMTC is one of those components that gets specified late and causes a delay when it's wrong. The 4.25-inch recessed depth is the number to lock in early — if your floor box well is shallower, this cover will not sit flush, and a proud cover at floor level fails most commercial inspection criteria and creates a liability. Get the well depth from your floor box submittal before this goes on the BOM.

Technical Highlights:

• Brass Finish: Purpose-selected for environments where the floor box is visible and finish quality is specified by the architect or interior designer — a detail that matters on executive floors, hotel conference rooms, and performing arts venues.
• 3.25" × 2.75" Opening: Sized for the OmniBox rectangular communications position — not a field-cut or universal fit. Deviating from the matched platform means fabrication or a non-standard installation that may void the floor box assembly warranty.
• TAA Non-Compliant: Documented in the spec sheet. If your project is federally funded or subject to GSA procurement rules, flag this before the purchase order is cut — substituting after rough-in is expensive.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify OmniBox model compatibility before ordering — the 828COMTC is platform-specific, not a universal drop-in for any rectangular floor box.
• This cover ships without termination hardware. Budget separately for keystones, modular inserts, or blank inserts for any unused ports in the communications position.

The 828COMTC is the right specification for finishing a low-voltage floor box position in a commercial interior where brass finish is called out — conference centers, hospitality venues, and corporate headquarters where the AV or data rough-in needs to match the room's finish schedule.