Smart Space Mezzannines and Structures

08/09/2015

The photos show a custom built maintenance platform on a plastic injection molding machine.

10/08/2014

Smart Space Mezzanine - Keihin Automotive Manufacturing, Michigan Division.

Keihin, An automotive systems management company reached out to Smart Space Mezzanine with concern for growing more space in their Capac, Michigan facility. When companies run out of ground floor space, they get smart and move their business upwards. The versatility and ease of mezzanines are great ways to provide your company with more room to grow.

Keihin’s required a 60’ x 90’ mezzanine to help with their space issues. Smart Space Mezzanine drew up the mezzanine which A&A Engineering approved for construction. Fabricated in Clay Center, Ohio the mezzanine was shipped to Keihin’s Michigan facility in Capac, Michigan where assembly began on June 30.

All steel joists were provided by Nucor Steel taking the mezzanines structural integrity to its highest ability, which is needed for the concrete pan deck being poured on top. Handrail up top is steel that will be lined with plexiglass provided by AIN plastics with an IBC 2012 approved staircase leading up to it.

Beech Design and Manufacturing constructed and shipped a freight elevator to be installed to help provide lifting power to move heavy items to the mezzanine deck for use and storage.

The next step for Smart Space Mezzanine is to place the steel b-decking up top where the concrete floor will be poured and installed. This will allow a structurally sound floor where many different projects and take place such as installing offices, product racks for storage and machinery to provide a more versatile workspace.

05/16/2014

Galvanized Dock Stair

05/16/2014

Crossover with Bolt on Handrail

05/16/2014

Welded Platform with Bolt On Handrail

05/15/2014

2012 International Building Code IBC

Section 1009 Stairways

1009.4 Width. The width of stairways shall be determined as specified in section 1005.1, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118mm). see section 1007.3 for accessible means of egress stairways.
Exceptions:
1. Stairways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall have a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm).

1009.5 Headroom. Stairways shall have a minimum headroom clearance of 80 inches (2032 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the edge of the nosing’s. Such headroom shall be continuous above the stairway to the point where the line intersects the landing below, one tread depth beyond the bottom riser. The minimum clearance shall be maintained the full width of the stairway and landing.

1009.7.2 Riser height and tread depth. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178mm) maximum and 4 inches (102mm) minimum . The riser height shall be measured vertically between the nosing’s of adjacent treads. Rectangular tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s nosing.

1009.7.4 Dimensional uniformity. Stair tread and risers shall be of uniform size and shape. The tolerance between the largest and smallest riser height or between the largest and smallest tread depth shall not exceed 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) in any flight of stairs.

1009.7.5.3 Solid risers. Risers shall be solid.
Exceptions:
1. Solid risers are not required for stairways that are not required to comply with section 1007.3, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 inches (102 mm).
2. Solid risers are not required for occupancies in Group I-3 or in Group F, H and S occupancies other than areas accessible to the public. There are no restrictions on the size of the opening in the riser.

1009.8 Stairway landings. There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway. The width of landings shall not be less than the width of the stairway. Where the stairway has a straight run the depth need not exceed 48 inches (1219 mm).

Section 1012 Handrails

1012.1 Where required. Handrails for stairways and ramps shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with section 1607.8. Handrails required for stairways by section 1009.15 shall comply with sections 1012.2 through 1012.9. Handrails required for ramps by section 1010.9 shall comply with sections 1012.2 through 1012.8.

1012.2 Height. Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosing’s, or finish surface of ramp slope, shall be uniform, not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965 mm).

1012.3.1 Type I. Handrails with circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least 1-1/4 inches (32mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm).

1012.6 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight or ramp run. Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally at least 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser.

1012.7 Clearance. Clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).

Section 1013 Guards

1013.1 General. Guards shall comply with the provisions of section 1013.2 through 1013.7.

1013.2 Where required. Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equipment platforms, stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor of grade below and point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with section 1607.8.

1013.3 Height. Required guards shall not be less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically as follows:
1. From the adjacent waling surfaces;
2. On, stairs, from the line connecting the leading edges of the tread nosing’s; and
3. On ramps, from the ramp surface at the guard

05/15/2014

A few pictures from projects we just completed!

12/21/2013

Happy Holidays from everyone at Smart Space Mezzannines and Structures!

11/22/2013

Tiger Material Handling, Inc. recently purchased a clear span structural steel mezzanine from Smart Space Mezzanine. (www.smartspacemezz.com)

The 25’ clear span was achieved by using bar joists and structural I-beams. Due to the heavy loads foundations were necessary. Service Spring elected to go with hidden base plates. The concrete footer is set 6” below the finished floor. The baseplates were anchored below grade and poured over. The benefit to this design is eliminating trip hazards.

The structural steel stairs have diamond plate treads and a self-supported landing. The stairs stringers are C12x20.7 # members. The customer required a heavy duty stairs for this project.

The perimeter is enclosed with 2-rail handrail and 4” kick plate. This handrail has a modular design by using www.hollaender.com (Slip-On Pipe Fittings: Speed-Rail®). The benefit of the design is future flexibility….

The decking for this project is 20 ga. metal B-deck with ¾” gray diamond seal Resindek. Here is a link for additional information: www.resindek.com/ResinDek-Mezzanine-Floors


This project followed both IBC (International Building Code) and Ohio building code.

The end user is:
Service Spring Corp
6615 Maumee Western Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
www.sscorp.com

The installer:
Tiger Material Handling, Inc.
465 Main Street
Clay Center, Ohio 43408
P 855-506-8443
[email protected]
www.tigermaterialhandling.com

Project Engineer:
Daniel N. Young
M. R. Ulrich Engineering, Inc.
5726 Southwyck Blvd.
Suite 200
Toledo, OH 43614
P (419) 865-0500

11/11/2013

09/10/2013

Recent Project: UPS Ramp Project

We were contacted by UPS. Their buildings had no safe and efficient way for ground access. Smart Space Mezzanines and Structures designed heavy duty steel ramps. The ramps allow fork trucks, carts and other equipment to get from the building floor to the ground floor; a 50” elevation change.

UPS contracted Smart Space at the following locations:

UPS
3083 Charleston Hwy
West Columbia, SC. 29172

UPS
4150 Azalea Drive
Charleston, SC. 29405

UPS
250 Belle Hill Road
Elkton, MD. 21921

The alternative to the Smart Space ramp was to install concrete ramps. The advantages to our design are:

• Installation time: in just one day onsite the Smart Space Ramp can be used vs. a 60-90 days for a concrete ramp.
• Flexibility: the Smart Space Ramp can be moved in a matter of hours. The concrete ramp can’t.
• Maintenance: we use open bar grating on the majority of the deck surface. This allows water, snow, dirt and debris to fall through to the ground. A concrete ramp collects everything.

The Smart Space Ramp design: structural steel I-beams and channels, 19W4 serrated 2” x 1/4” bar grating

If you have an application for a ramp at your facility please contact:

Mike Pietrowski
Smart Space Mezzanine
P 888-855-3433
F 419-855-4312
www..smartspacemezz.com

09/05/2013

Recent Project: IBC - Custom Stairs with Landings

Project Sales Agent:
Industrial Products, Ltd
180 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Subcontractor:
Andrew J. Uhrik
Plumbline Construction, Inc.
1102 Baltimore Pike, Suite 205
Glen Mills, Pa 19342

Construction Manager:
Nicholas Tizol
Construction Management Associate
Integrated Project Services - IPS
721 Arbor Way – Suite 100
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Smart Space Mezzanines and Structures recently built two custom stairs with landings.

The code used was IBC 2012.

The stairs were constructed C10 x 15.3 for the stringers, 1-1/2” schedule 40 pipe handrail, HSS3x3x1/4” support legs, 3/16” x 1-1/2” serrated bar grating treads and deck.

The hardware for this job was ¾” A325 structural, a hot dipped galvanized finish and was performed by A*Z galvanizers www.azz.com/galvanizing-services.