Wessex Interiors Mezzanine Floors Southampton

What is a Mezzanine Floor?

A Mezzanine Floor is an intermediate floor situated between the main floors of a building. Mezzanine floors are semi-permanent flooring systems, typically free standing and in most cases can be dismantled and relocated.

What load can a Mezzanine Floor take?

A Mezzanine Floor can be designed for a range of uses including: additional office space, increasing production area or expanding storage space. The loading of a mezzanine floor can range from 3.5Kn/m2 office loading to 4.8Kn/m2 Light storage, right up to 9.6Kn/m2 for Heavy storage

Do Mezzanine Floors require Building Regulations Approval?

Yes, mezzanine floors do require Building Regulation approval. However Wessex Interiors can obtain Building Regulations approval on your behalf through our approved inspector scheme saving you time and money

Will my Mezzanine Floor have to be fire rated?

If the size of your new floor exceeds 400m2 or exceeds 50% of the space that it is installed in, it will require fire protection.

Floors that have in excess of 3 people working on it at any one time or floors used for purposes other than storage will also require fire protection.

Fire rating a mezzanine floor consists of a 1 hour suspended ceiling, 1 hour fascia protection to any exposed edges of the floor and 1 hour column casings.

Why choose a Mezzanine from Wessex Interiors?

Our Mezzanine Floors are individually designed to suit each individual customer’s requirements. We can design your new mezzanine floor to any size and shape required, utilising the maximum amount of space in your premises saving unnecessary relocation costs.