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Loft Conversions in Public Sector Buildings Require Highest Standards

June 12 , 2007

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Government offices continue to have to keep paper records for many years after they are created. However, where to store all the documents securely has been a costly challenge.

For ease of access, it has always been best to keep the documents at the original offices. This has lead to any available space being used for storage. Loft conversions can be ideal for this purpose.

Loft conversions in public buildings need to meet several criteria to be effective. First, the space must meet structural, fire and health and safety standards. Second it must be safely accessible.

Most lofts conversions will have access issues. Even old conversions may not meet current standards for safety. Hundreds of accidents happen to public sector employees each year when they fall off of ladders. Loft ladders carry many of the same risks and must be up to standard.

Two additional issues that the user needs to be aware of with loft access is that the opening meets fire safety standards when it is closed and that the insulation factor is the opening is up to the energy efficiency standards of the building.

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Companies listed on Buyers Guide range from multinationals to sole traders, but all have the goal of working on public sector contracts. These include working with schools, colleges, universities, local councils, ministry of defense, NHS, housing authorities, and government funded non-profit agencies.

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