Do mezzanine materials meet ASTM specifications?
Make sure that all of the materials used to build the mezzanine meet ASTM specifications — including support columns, base plates, structural framing, joists, roof deck, and handrails. 13. Are mezzanine components powder coated? Powder-coated components tend to be extremely durable and more visually attractive. Powder coat paints are also available in a variety of colors – this may be important if your mezzanine is grouped with other structures (storage rack, shelving, conveyors, carousels, etc.) inside your plant and/or accessed by customers (as in product showrooms). 14. Is the mezzanine over-designed or under-designed for your application? At times, an end user may contact a local steel fabrication shop to build a mezzanine. Often this results in an over-designed or under-designed mezzanine. An over-designed mezzanine will be more costly because more steel is used; an under-designed mezzanine could result in structural failure and a potential collapse. A properly engineered mezzani
