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Mezzanine floors: Talking about baseplates…

Mezzanine floor baseplate options

Dealing with mezzanine floors every day we get a bit blasé about specifications, however
each floor is bespoke, and different customers have different needs, so here is a bit
about the baseplate options available.

Standard baseplates for mezzanine floors

In common with most mezzanine floor suppliers we quote for standard surface mounted
mezzanine floor baseplates which are assumed to be 300mm x 300mm square in the
absence of slab or subsoil data.

Our mezzanine floor baseplates are always fitted with countersunk fixings to eliminate a
potential trip hazard.

Oversize plates

When subsoil, slab and load conditions dictate, mezzanine floor plates that are oversized
beyond our standard may be necessary and can be provided.

Shaped plates

Sometimes we are asked to provide circular

columns for aesthetics, in which case a circular
surface mounted mezzanine floor baseplate looks
much smarter than a rectangular plate.

Chamfered plates

Chamfering the top arrises of surface mounted

mezzanine floor baseplates makes it less likely that
they will present a trip hazard. This can be offered if
the budget doesn’t stretch to recessed plates but
tripping is considered a potential risk.

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Offset plates

Mezzanine floor base plates can be offset to enable columns to be positioned closer
walls or to keep them out of racking aisles. Plates may sometimes need to be slightly
thicker or larger in these circumstances.

Rectangular plates

Rectangular mezzanine floor baseplates can be used in similar circumstances as offset

plates with the same provisos.

Sub surface recessed plate (SSRP ® )

To eliminate the further potential trip

hazard of a mezzanine floor baseplate,
particularly in areas where there is no
equipment under which baseplates can
be positioned, or in offices where plates
could interfere with the positioning of
desks or furniture, we can offer
recessed plates. Columns are extended
to allow for this and a pocket detail is
agreed to suit the necessary baseplate
sizes which we can arrange to cut or
can be undertaken by the clients
builder. Fixings are still recessed so that
they do not project above the finished
floor surface. The plates are positioned with shims below them to level them and the
pockets are finished off with a high performance non shrinking self levelling grout which
is trowelled off flush with the surrounding floor surface. This is also a popular option for
food production areas where potential dirt traps are avoided.

An alternative to recessed plates is standard plates with a full floor screed. The cost
needs to be evaluated and the implications of raising the floor level need to be conside
such as door alterations and introducing changes of levels. In our view recessed plates
offer the better solution.

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Concealed construction partition plate (CCPP ® )

The concealed construction partition

plate is a special type of rectangular
mezzanine floor baseplate with gussets
that can be surface mounted but remains
concealed when used within a jumbo
stud wall system, enabling mezzanine
floor columns and baseplates to be
completely concealed within the walls of
an office layout whilst offering neat flush
wall finishes.

Ground beams

Sometimes when the slab or subsoil is poor, rather than using mezzanine floor
baseplates a ground beam can be used which creates a line load. This is an extreme
form of surface mounted rectangular plate which does prevent doors being located along
its length in one plane, but leaves the other plane unobstructed.

Get advice
This general information relates to mezzanine floor base plates and is intended for
guidance only. Each application needs to be assessed on its own merits.
It is always prudent to discuss your specific project with an approved inspector or
building control officer prior to commencing work, a task with which your mezzanine floor
contractor will be prepared to assist.
Mezzanine floor advice and support
If you would like advice regarding the specific requirements for your project, someone to
liaise with building control on your behalf, or a quotation for your project call Llonsson Ltd
on 01883 622068.

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