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There are several different types of mezzanine floor and they can be used for wide-ranging purposes, from industrial utilisation to residential utilisation. Mezzanine floors can be constructed quickly and they are also simple to take apart and relocate if needed. Regardless of what mezzanine flooring will be used for, it needs to be both safe and functional.

One of the important initial steps in the planning process is to make a building regulations application. Either the client will make the application or the mezzanine flooring company will take care of the application process. A qualified engineer will need to carry out a survey of the construction site so that a plan can be made which incorporates the available space to work with and the client's needs. For instance perhaps the client wants to utilise mezzanine flooring for storing purposes or as further office space and the space available may be sufficiently large to accommodate one big mezzanine floor; on the other hand though for a smaller space it would be more practical to build two smaller mezzanine floors.

The engineer will discuss options with the client and then the mezzanine flooring company must provide both detailed structural calculations and structural drawings. This gives the client an idea of how much it will cost to install the mezzanine floor and provides an opportunity for the client to give feedback on the plans and change aspects of the plan if desired. It is important for the steelwork utilised in the mezzanine flooring to adhere to BS 5950 manufacturing standards, which relates to British standards in terms of using steelwork for structural building purposes. The structural mezzanine flooring components are erected on site. Only skilled professionals should construct the flooring and should do so whilst following health and safety regulations. Once the structure has been erected, a safety and quality inspection needs to be carried out. All flooring staircases need to have hand rails in place and any exposed edges on the flooring must be suitably covered.

Mezzanine floors should adhere to guidelines laid out by SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers' Association) and DETR (Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions). It is also vitally important that in order to avoid being a safety risk, mezzanine floors adhere to the Fire Precautions Act regulations.

People who want a mezzanine floor installed should always use a reputable company who follow building and safety regulations. The idea of hiring unqualified people to install mezzanine flooring for a reduced price might sound tempting, but bear in mind not only would the structure be unsafe but that a lot of money could be lost through having to cover damage expenses that result from faulty flooring. A well-built mezzanine floor can offer years of good service.