H10 rating is for which type of traffic?

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H10 rating defines the surface loading tolerance for buried conduits and their enclosures. It corresponds to light vehicle use, such as driveways and parking lots where passenger cars and light traffic traverse. This rating ensures the underground installation can withstand the weight and impact of typical cars over time without damage, without being overbuilt for heavier truck traffic that would require a higher rating. In areas with only pedestrian traffic or with frequent heavy vehicle use, different ratings would apply.