It’s always advised to be prepared for any situation no-one wants to think about what to do in the case of a fire, but it’s essential in a workplace environment. Escaping a mezzanine floor in the event of a fire is more complex when compared to a normal business floor, keeping your composure is key in these particular situations.
Having a clear means of escape from your commercial mezzanine flooring is a legal requirement, according to Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety). This means that your mezzanine floor design will have to adapt to these regulations, including elements such as multiple staircases if you have a large number of employees, handrails, and an easy exit layout. We can also create bespoke mezzanine flooring fire protection features such as bright colours on staircases, highlighting a clear exit route.
Would you like more information about mezzanine flooring? We can help contact us today on 01789 764172.
What To Do in the Case of a Fire
- Try to remain calm
- Don’t try to save anything if it will put you in danger
- Avoid breathing in smoke by staying low and covering your face
- Find your mezzanine floors’ nearest staircase of exit point
- Leave the mezzanine floor via the staircase in a single file
- Continue to make your way to the fire destination meeting point
- Make sure someone has called the emergency services to put the fire out
- Keep your distance from the building
First Floors Mezzanine (UK) Ltd specialise in all aspects of mezzanine floors & flooring, including mezzanine floor design, installation and manufacturing, suspended ceilings and partitioning. Contact us today on 01789 764172.
