2026/01/19

Would you like to have your Raised Access Floor checked?

Raised Access Floor

Have you ever paid attention to the floors in your office?
If you look down, you'll see carpet tiles, vinyl tiles, flooring, and more.
And do you know what's further down?
Since the early Heisei period, when the amount of wiring in offices increased, it has become common for office floors to have a double-layered structure with raised access floors.
However, because raised access floors are hidden by finishing materials, it is difficult to know what is there or what condition it is in, and by the time you notice it, it can lead to major problems.
This time, we will introduce you to the health checkup for Raised Access Floors.

Healthy status of Raised Access Floor?

The Raised Access Floor is a floor that stores wiring and electrical outlets in the space under the floor and has maintenance functions.
Although they do not get sick like humans, if the Raised Access Floor is unable to function properly, it is considered unhealthy (problematic).
So what does unhealthy state mean?
For example, the following situations are possible:

Unhealthy raised access floors can eventually lead to serious illness

The Raised Access Floor is a floor on which various fixtures, furniture, and equipment are placed.
Some of them are difficult to move, and frequent maintenance requires a fair amount of effort.
Therefore, even if people are aware of the unhealthy conditions mentioned above, they may continue to use the product without doing anything about it.
Unlike humans, Raised Access Floors cannot be expected to heal themselves, so ill health will only get worse.
In the worst case scenario, a damaged (damaged) raised access floor could result in serious injuries such as workplace accidents caused by users falling and getting injured.

What is a health checkup?

Early detection of abnormalities is important to prevent serious illness.
When applied to Raised Access Floors, it is important to conduct health checks for the following items and carry out early maintenance.

①Check product information and maintenance methods
-What manufacturer's product is it?
-What are the product height, material, and other catalog specifications?
・Current product? Discontinued product? Can maintenance be performed with a successor or alternative product?
② Understanding the need for maintenance and floor conditions
-Are there any areas that rattle or make noise?
-Are there any holes or steps?
-Is the outlet broken?
-Is the floor finishing material in good condition?

We conduct condition surveys of raised access floors

Although we are a manufacturer, we also act as a construction company that carries out construction work.
Utilizing this knowledge, we also undertake surveys and reporting on the condition of office floors.
If you are concerned about the condition of your feet, would like to understand the current situation for future reference, or would like to know the appropriate maintenance methods, please feel free to contact us.

First 10 companies! Free research services

From the publication date of this column, we will be conducting a free Raised Access Floor survey for the first 10 companies.
If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.
*We may not be able to provide free service in island regions, some remote areas, on public holidays, or at night.
*Please contact us for terms and conditions.