Mezzanine
Definition
A mezzanine is an intermediate floor (or floors) in a building which is open to the floor below. It is placed halfway up the wall on a floor which has a ceiling at least twice as high as a floor with minimum height. A mezzanine does not count as one of the floors in a building, and generally does not count in determining maximum floor space. The International Building Code permits a mezzanine to have as much as one-third of the floor space of the floor below. Local building codes may vary somewhat from this standard. A space may have more than one mezzanine, as long as the sum total of floor space of all the mezzanines is not greater than one-third the floor space of the complete floor below.
Mezzanines help to make a high-ceilinged space feel more personal and less vast, and can create additional floor space. Mezzanines, however, may have lower-than-normal ceilings due to their location. The term “mezzanine” does not imply a function, as mezzanines can be used for a wide array of purposes.
Mezzanines are commonly used in Modern architecture, which places a heavy emphasis on light and space.
Mezzanine Stairs
Our company is your ideal source for mezzanine stairs and stairways for other applications. All of our stairs are designed with your safety as the first priority and meet and exceed OSHA requirements.
With their easy to install nut-and-bolt connections, our stairs will easily fit exactly where you need them:
- Mezzanines
- Modular Offices
- Storage Systems
- and more
STAIR PHOTO GALLERY
Here are some photos of stairs that were incorporated into various mezzanine projects.
STAIR TYPES
Our stairs are available in 4 different types, each engineered to meet your safety code requirements and standards.
Any of these stairway types can be customized to fit your specifications. Some common shapes of stairs are:
- Straight
- Straight with Landing
- L-Shaped
- U-Shaped
Click here for detailed information about OSHA rules for stairways and ladders.
Click here for detailed information about IBC regulations for stairways.
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