Installing a mezzanine floor in your existing business premises doesn’t have to take a lifetime. You might be in need of space to accommodate more stock, house assembly lines or improve productivity. A mezzanine floor if definitely a quick and cost-effective solution. You don’t, therefore, have to uproot your current premises or put up one in a new site. If you are dealing with an experienced contractor, the process of installing a mezzanine floor can be stress-free. Here is what goes into the installation of mezzanine flooring:
The design
The mezzanine floor you install in your premises needs to have a well-planned design. Quite a lot of the work should go into ensuring attention to detail. This could be through computer systems that can assess all your requirements. They can then produce the best possible floor design that can be turned into detailed CAD drawings.
The design process should take into account the potential risks or threats to the welfare of staff using the mezzanine flooring. The use of edge protection is definitely a must. There should an allowance for protective handrails on all the exposed edges of mezzanine floors. This is to prevent staff from getting injured when working at a height. It also stops the damage of any important machinery or products because of a fall. When mesh panels are used smaller items can be prevented from falling over the sides of the mezzanine floor. Other details that go into the design include staircases, pallet gates, and handrails.
Planning permissions and building regulations
You might not need planning permission for your mezzanine floor. This is especially if you are doing internal changes with each floor being less than 200 square meters. There may, however, be variations depending on your location. Regardless of this, mezzanine flooring needs to meet the local building regulations.
It’s the responsibility of your supplier to ensure the mezzanine flooring conforms to the current regulations. This has to do with details such as protection from fire, disabled access, and fire escapes. Mezzanine floors definitely require ambulant disabled staircases that also meets the necessary legal requirements. The staircases should meet specific requirements such size of steps, landings, handrails, and tread. Fire safety regulations will ensure that the spread of fire is slowed down. It should also maintain structural integrity to allow for employee escape and fire fighters rescue efforts.
You can consult with your local mezzanine supplier when it comes to the rules and regulations about mezzanine flooring. Wong Lye Racking, a company based in Singapore, has a team of dedicated professionals who have years of experience in this industry. They are able to provide you quality consultation and advice on your every need when it comes to mezzanine flooring.
Conformity to quality standards
This may involve using computer software to create fast CAD draughts, details output, and accurate production schedules. Such software can also be used with current steel prices for accurate quotations to a customer. But first, site surveys and inspections have to be done to find out the requirements of the potential site. All the schedules, quotes, and design plans have to be agreed upon before the installation team is called in.
Once you get clearance in relation to building regulations, manufacturing should commence. The parts will be produced and delivered to the site to be erected by the installation team. Once complete and the customer is satisfied, the mezzanine flooring is ready for use.