Office in the basement
How to Turn Your Basement Into a Home Office
Pure Salt Interiors
The first step in designing a home office is finding a place to put that home office. And sometimes, this requires a little creativity. If you’re out of space on your main floor and all your nooks and crannies are spoken for, you may want to head downstairs to see if your basement has any space to offer.
“As more and more employees are opting to work from home, I think basements are a terrific area to place a home office,” Gail Jamentz, principal designer at Soul Interiors Design, says. “They typically offer privacy from day-to-day activities in the home, and oftentimes feature more unused square footage than other rooms in the house.”
Sure, a basement may seem like a strange place to put a home office. But with a little imagination, you can craft a basement home office that’s as sleek and focus-friendly as a home office on any other floor.
To help you pull off the transformation, we asked four interior designers to share how they would turn a basement into a functional home office space.
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Katie LeClercq
Start by asking yourself two simple questions: how much office space do you need, and how much basement space do you have?
“Consider what other activities are done in the basement,” Erin Coren, co-founder and principal designer at Curated Nest Interiors, says. “Are kids going to be playing there during work hours, meaning you need a closed-off space? Do you need storage? How many screens do you use?”
Once you figure out the needs of your home office—and the constraints of your basement—you can determine where to put your office. In some cases, you'll need a full-blown room. In others, you may be able to tuck a desk against a wall or inside an unused closet.
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Coco Lapine Design
Before redecorating your basement, consider decluttering it. This could mean getting rid of items you no longer need. Or it could mean completely clearing out your basement.
Nadia Watts, principal designer at Nadia Watts Interior Design, says she likes this approach because it gives you a “clean slate” to work from—making it easier to see what upgrades your space needs.
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Design: Mindy Gayer Design, Photo: Lane Dittoe
One easy way to transform your basement? Repaint it. “A fresh coat of paint is a great way to start transforming the room,” Watts says.
And be thoughtful with your color choices. “If you work long hours, make sure you're using colors in your office that will make you want to be there and be productive,” Coren says. “Having a space that makes you feel comfortable and productive will help set the stage for success.”
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Pure Salt Interiors
No office is complete without a really great desk chair, so invest in a chair that you’ll feel comfortable spending all day in. “Invest in a comfortable chair and desk that supports the work you do,” Watts says.
And stock up on other essentials that’ll keep you cozy throughout the workday. If you tend to run cold, keep a plush blanket or a set of fuzzy slippers by your desk. (After all, one of the perks of working from home is that your colleagues can only see you from the waist up.
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Reena Sotropa
If you’re one of the lucky few with a window-lined basement, make the most of that natural light. And if you aren’t, consider upgrading your light fixtures. “One challenge with a basement is the light—or lack thereof,” Watts says. “Do you need to add or upgrade fixtures to create more light?”
Look at the light fixtures that are built into your space. Then, consider where you could make changes. Could you swap out an overhead fixture for a bigger option, upgrade to brighter lightbulbs, or add a few sconces to your walls?
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LeClair Decor
When building out your basement, light is an obvious problem. But noise can be an issue, too. That’s why Lynn Stone, co-founder and interior designer at Hunter Carson Design, recommends spending some time downstairs before decorating.
“Head downstairs during working hours, and make sure the basement won’t be too noisy,” she says.
If your basement is noisy, you have a few options. “If sound is a problem, insulation, rugs, and solid core doors can help minimize the sound,” Coren says. And if the situation is dire, Stone recommends contacting a contractor, who can help you better insulate your walls and ceiling.
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Becca Interiors
If coffee is part of your daily routine, make space for it in your home office. “The hallmarks of a great office are things like a boardroom table that turns into a ping pong table, a coffee machine that makes you forget Starbucks, and a setting you want to be in,” Stone says. She adds that while the boardroom-table-turned-ping-pong-table may be a long shot, a user-friendly coffee maker can go a long way.
And if you’re not a caffeine person, you can always treat yourself to a decked-out snack shelf. “When those tough days come, you want to be sure your home office is stocked with healthy snacks—particularly if you are working in a basement area that is far from the main kitchen,” Jamentz says.
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LeClair Decor
The great thing about building a home office from scratch? You get to design your space around your needs. So if your workday involves different kinds of activities, dedicate space to each of those tasks.
“Designing a functional home office is most effective when you have like activities grouped in their own zones,” Jamentz says. She notes that computer work might live in one zone, meetings might live another, and mailroom activities might live in another.
“Once you have reviewed your work zones, determined how much space would be ideal for each activity, and measured any needed equipment, it’s time to layout your space,” Jamentz says. This approach should keep your space organized, comfortable, and optimized for productivity.
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Pure Salt Interiors
Staying motivated during the workday can be tough, so stock up on thoughtful décor.
“Viewing beautiful art, inspiring quotes, or decorative objects goes a long way to make the workday more enjoyable,” Jamentz says.
“Also, displaying appreciative customer testimonial quotes, thank yous, and reviews are great ways to boost your morale on those occasional challenging days.”
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Pure Salt Interiors
As you outfit your home office, consider whether your floors need a refresh. “Once a clean slate of the space is created, I encourage my clients to determine if the basement needs new or updated flooring,” Watts says. This could mean replacing the floors outright—or simply cozying them up with a rug.
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Pure Salt Interiors
Before it became your new home office, your basement probably served some other purpose. And you may not have to bid that functionality adieu.
“What we love about basements is that they’re a great place to store the stuff that doesn’t fit anywhere else in the house,” Stone says. “If you want to turn your basement into an office without losing the perks of basement storage, call in the custom cabinet crew.”
Sleek storage options—like floor-to-ceiling cabinets, open bookshelves, and drawer-lined desks—can help you make the most of your basement without disrupting your home office.
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Sire Design
Good lighting is key in any home office. And often, you’ll need a few different options to get the job done. “Ideally, it is best to have three light sources in a workspace: overhead ambient light, task light, and natural light, if possible,” Jamentz says. Since natural light is limited in many basements, you’ll want to go all in on the rest of your set-up.
So upgrade your overhead fixtures, stock up on desk lamps, and invest in bright lightbulbs. Then, add flexibility by installing dimmer switches.
“When the sun starts going down, switch to warmer, cozier lighting to help reincorporate the workspace into the rest of the home,” Stone says. “You can have the perfect office, but if you don’t get the lighting right, you will feel like you’re working in the basement.”
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Ashley Montgomery Design
Set yourself up for success by keeping your space clean and organized. “When it comes to designing a space that supports your performance, it’s important to note how vital the aesthetics of your interior are to your mindset, happiness, and energy,” Jamentz says.
There are tons of different ways to do this, but classic desk essentials—like bulletin boards, pen cups, and calendars—can make your office both prettier and more practical.
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Pure Salt Interiors
Upholstered furniture may seem like a strange pick for a home office. But it’s a surprisingly great option. For one thing, it will give you a comfortable place to lounge during your lunch break. And it also should reduce some of the noise in your basement.
“Adding upholstered furniture—such as a cozy sofa, an area rug, and drapes—will greatly help diminish annoying noise reverberating from the room’s hard surfaces,” Jamentz says.
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Sire Design
One simple step you shouldn’t overlook? Make sure you have all the outlets you need. “When we converted our basement family room into my husband's office, we were challenged by the few outlets we had,” Watts says.
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Sarah Fultz Interiors
If your goal is to craft a multifunctional basement, use flexible furniture to get the job done.
“If you're strapped for space, consider having a chair that can be used in the office area, as well as for additional seating,” Coren says.
A sleek chair could slide under your desk—and out of the way—when you’re using your basement for entertaining. And a cozy one can expand your seating set-up when you’re hosting guests.
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Black & Blooms
Plants make a lovely addition to any space—and your basement office is no exception. “Put a plant in a beautiful pot on your desk,” Stone says. “The green can go a long way in elevating your mood in the depths of the basement.”
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Liljencrantz
It may sound obvious, but you need to make sure your basement is equipped with good WiFi, Stone says. And this isn’t the kind of thing you'll want to figure out on your first basement workday. Take your laptop downstairs, and check your WiFi signal. If it’s struggling, contact your internet provider before investing in a home office build-out.
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Coco Lapine Design
“A home office should support you in bringing your best self to the world,” Jamentz says. “It is where you create and share your gifts with the world, so it needs to be inspiring, functional, beautiful, and personal.”
Once you’ve covered your bases, sprinkle in some personal touches. Hang fun art, put up family photos, and spring for some cute accessories.
Your goal should be to create a "space that you’re not ready to clock out of by lunch,” Stone says. Invest in the finishing touches that will make your home office feel special.
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Sure, basement office ideas rely on a strong eye for functionality and practicality in their design and layout. But get those boxes ticked and they can actually be just as beautiful as other rooms in your home.
So while you may have had small ambitions for your basement office, you can adjust those, upwards.
If your search for home office ideas and basement ideas is combined, you do have more work to do in terms of getting the basics – layout, lighting and especially storage – as near to perfection as possible. Beyond that, it's all window dressing, as they say.
Below, we bring you our favorite basement office ideas and ploys for a fabulous working from home room.
Basement office ideas
If you want to make the most of your basement, it's likely that you'll be using for more than junk storage, especially if the pandemic created a change in work patterns. Or perhaps your kids just need a quiet place to study now everyone is home more? Either way, here's how to get the perfect home office setup, with basements in mind.
1. Build basement office storage into the architecture
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Home office storage ideas have to be top of your list for a basement office, but if floor space is limited, what to do? If you're looking at basement stair ideas as part of your space's remodel, why not work a shallow system of bookshelf ideas into the design?
'This idea is perfect for adapting to both a basement office or a multi-purpose space.
You can use it to stash smart files so that they're on hand but not on a piece of furniture that will take up valuable room real estate,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.
'However, I would suggest that using some of the shelving for display, as here, will create a calmer, more pleasing-looking space, so if you can, do.'
2. Zone your basement office with paneling
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Using hidden desk ideas is a tried and tested way to create a home office within a shared space, and even more so in a basement where space might be tight and the uses of the room numerous. We love how this room's office can be hidden behind sliding doors, and if you are planning a basement from scratch or even just remodelling, it's a no-brainer.
'Given the same consideration as other rooms, the basement can become just as stylish and functional as a main floor living space. An ideal spot in the house for an office, especially if you have a busy household and need to focus on work tasks,' say Jen and Mar, co-founders of Interior Fox .
'Consider the zoning technique to create a desk area that motivates you, even in the smallest of spaces this can be a visually impactful option. Natural light is often limited in the basement so invest in a good quality task light which will illuminate your working area.'
3. Put a home office under basement stairs
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One of the most obvious places to put a small home office is under your basement stairs. You won't miss the head height with the desk in the tallest part of the nook, and the more awkward areas reserved for bespoke storage.
Choose pale colors for this type of scheme to keep it feeling light and uncluttered, and investigate the possibility of having it screened off with doors if you want a streamlined look when it's not in use.
'Even if your basement's small, or you only have a corner to turn into an office, all you need is a slimline desk and a chair. As basements tend to be on the dark side you can turn this into a design feature by using white as a bold contrast,' says Lucy Searle, Global Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens.
4. Be clever with basement office furniture choices
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Whether you are looking for home office desk ideas or home office seating, it pays to pick light-colored furniture if you want to make the room feel as large as possible. Another home office design tip interior designers repeat again and again is to consider the furniture's size and profile carefully: low-slung pieces (for example, rather than high-backed chairs) and those with narrow or slim silhouettes will make the space feel less cluttered and larger. That needn't mean they are soulless.
'Basement offices can have a rustic feel, embrace this by leaving the walls natural – the rough plaster look is ideal for the pared back trend and we love how it looks with pale blonde wood. Keep the furniture simple, this look is about being uncluttered,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.
5. Be creative to get light into your space
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The usual home office lighting ideas you might usually choose need to be carefully combined with basement lighting ideas to bring enough natural and artificial light into your space.
'If you can put a rooflight or window into a wall in a windowless basement office, that will of course be best, but if not, you can "borrow" light from other parts of your basement with an interior window, as in the room above,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'Combining that with great task lighting will ensure that you can not just see what you're doing day and night but actually feel the desire to go into the space in the first place.'
6. Create a minimalist scheme that's stylish too
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Modern home office ideas tend to be more streamlined than traditional ones, but this needn't mean it has to be characterless. The key is to create a wall of storage, if you have the space, to hide away everything from paperwork to the usual basement clutter. That will allow you to consider desk styles you might not have considered otherwise.
'Organizing a home office is a must especially if your office is in a smaller basement.
Consider what storage you require and ensure you are thinking ahead when designing the room.
'If your desk of choice is sleeker and more contemporary in design, in-built storage is often lacking so the perfect pairing is to incorporate a free-standing option. This is the simplest to add into a room and will work with you should you need to adapt,' say the team at KING Living Design Studio .
A word about basement flooring ideas: there's no reason not to layer them for comfort, color and pattern, just as you would in any other space you spend time in.
7. Keep it cozy with warming tones
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Experts giving home office productivity tips will often advise on light colors for inspiring a good work ethic. However, we'd disagree: home office paint ideas really ought to be chosen according to what you find calming, comforting and inviting (though not too relaxing).
'Dark spaces, which a basement office can be, are no reason to not create a cozy area to work in.
Use subdued lighting and warming tones of plaster pink on the walls, matched with mahogany furniture,' says Andrea Childs, editor, Country Homes & Interiors.
8. Put in understairs storage
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Yes, we know this isn't a basement office, but it is a room that shows off one of the best under stairs storage ideas that we've seen, and which could easily be adapted for a home office down in the basement. Why not copy it? The cabinets are great for files, while the horizontal spaces make perfect drawers; get electricity into them and you could even house a printer, hide cell phones that are charging, or keep stationery well hidden. Put locks on the doors and you have a more secure space, too.
'Keep the overall look simple and the colors neutral, it will create an earthy, grounded look that will be calming yet productive,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.
9. Ensure your basement office is well lit
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'There is often a lack of natural sunlight in a basement and hence serious attention needs to be given to the lighting,' says Jo Plismy, founder of Gong .
Using a combination of ambient lighting for overall illumination and task lighting will help to create a comfortable working environment. Organizing a desk so that lighting is prioritized is important, too.
'It is important to ensure your work area specifically is well lit, and lighting is positioned appropriately to avoid shadows and glare to computer screens, which may cause eye strain.
'Consider table, wall or floor lights which can be angled to overcome this problem. Whilst lighting for a home office does need to be practical, this does not mean it can’t be stylish and add to the overall interior design. Going bold with a large statement pendant for example, is a great way to add interest and texture to the room,' adds Jo.
10. Keep your flooring pale
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'If your taste for decor in a basement office runs to cozy, go for it,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'However, I would always advise keeping the flooring light.
Doing so will reflect light back up into the room and can make it feel larger, too. This is a must, particularly for small basement ideas, office or not.'
11. Show off your basement's architecture
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If you are lucky enough to have a home with beautiful bones, why not highlight it as part of your basement office design? A great option for beamed ceiling ideas also.
'This is a really clever way of not only adding character,' says Lucy Searle, 'but can also be used as a technique for making the space feel larger. After all, strip back the dry wall (etc) and you have a more open, larger feeling space. And, if your home doesn't have a structure you want to show off, fake it - ideal for basement ceiling ideas.'
How can I make my basement office nice?
The first thing to do is ensure the storage is good enough that the room doesn't feel cluttered. That done, work on improving the room's lighting, getting natural lighting if you can and if not buying artificial lighting with LED bulbs that mimic daylight as closely as possible.
Next, look to the furniture: could it be less ergonomic and more beautiful? Then, work out how to introduce more accessories that you might usually find in a living room. Creating a display of vases on a shelf, for instance, will break up the 'office' and introduce the 'decorative'.
How do I convert my basement into an office?
Just like any basement conversion, you will need to get the basement inspected and assessed to see whether it is possible to convert it. At this stage, consider whether you want to access the basement office from inside the house via an internal staircase, or save space in the room and create more separation by having an external door. Ensure, too, that ventilation is good: will there be a window that can be opened, will you need air con, will you need a dehumidifier?
When working out your basement conversion costs, be sure to include sound-proofing in your must-haves, so that both the noise above doesn't work its way down to you, and any noise you make (shouty Zoom calls anyone) doesn't disturb the family above.
Finally, plan your office layout right at the beginning of the design process so that wiring is in exactly the right place. You might like to consider, too, whether you want to include a kitchenette or half-bath downstairs, too.
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.
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Sometimes even small children are left under your care - after all, you work at home, unlike the rest of the family.
The only correct solution to get away from such circumstances, rather slowing down the workflow, is to equip your home office in the basement of the house, if possible.
Here are some pretty smart tips on how to create an elegant and functional home office in your basement.
Time for a quick inspection
The first thing to do before placing your office in the basement is to carefully check the waterproofing, the presence of an emergency exit or a window.
Check ceilings for gaps and cracks to protect yourself from future collapse of low-quality ceilings. If the house and the basement were built with your direct participation and supervision, then these activities can be omitted.
Once you are convinced of the strength and reliability of the premises - the flight of your imagination in home office equipment can only be restrained by the availability of free funds. If this question is not a problem, then soon you will become the owner of a chic and stylish home office right under your family nest or in close proximity in a detached building.
Separate entrance and soundproofing
In addition to the functional space itself, it is necessary to solve the issue of a separate entrance if clients come to you, as well as an important issue of soundproofing so that extraneous sounds do not interfere with fruitful work or the conversation “tête à tête”.
There are several options for locating a secluded office in the basement: the first is classic, when the entrance to it is made from the house and there is a window that serves as an emergency exit in case of emergency, and built-in wardrobes are equipped along the walls; the second is a state of the art gorgeous home office with a separate visitor entrance.
Making the most of available space
If you have a free standing building suitable for your home office, then this is generally a great option, even if it is a semi-basement option with a view from the windows to the utility yard.
The main advantage of such a building is that it stands separately and no one will bother you, and the cost of soundproofing will significantly reduce the estimate that will need to be spent on repairs and equipment.
For interior decoration, you can use an old carpet or unnecessary posters, an old map of the world and other little things that will noticeably enliven the future office space.
If funds allow, you can order a special work table in the entire length of the wall, cover the floors with laminate, and paint the walls to match the color of the floor. It will turn out a strict modern home office without frills.
Beautiful atmosphere and functional lighting
According to Eastern Feng Shui theory, the location of residential or office space in the basement is considered unfavorable, but there are ways in which you can quickly fix this problem. The main component is high-quality lighting of the entire room and all problems will go away completely.
Any windows in the basement should be used to allow natural light to complement the artificial light. An example is a room for a home theater and, concurrently, an office, with upholstered furniture - the lighting here is done with the help of directional lamps built into the ceiling and a central ceiling.
Noteworthy is also Anthony Wilder's version - a rather small but very cozy room with no windows, high-quality lighting and retro-style furnishings.
Connection is important
Even before repairing the basement, it is necessary to consult with a familiar electrician and correctly distribute the placement of sockets for connecting various devices, of which there are a sufficient number in a modern office. It is also important to run the Internet and landline phone cable to connect the fax.
In addition, you need to think about the location of the built-in lamps, and after drawing up the electrical diagram and wiring, start ennobling the future premises of your home office so that it looks no worse than in the proposed photo.
Clutter free storage
In addition to modern decor, there are many tricks to hide all the clutter in the office by creating all kinds of built-in drawers in the walls or in the empty space under the stairs leading to the basement.
An excellent option for a built-in home office disappearing behind a hidden partition in a well-maintained basement, where the kitchen is comfortably located, is offered by designers and architects from E/L Studio.
When you no longer need the office until the next working day, you close the partition, put all the related items in the drawers and in front of us is an empty modern corridor leading us to the kitchen.
Designers from another agency "Mountain wood" offer an interesting option for combining a bedroom and a home office, where a wooden shelving serves as a dividing wall.
Think beyond the walls of the office
When equipping a home office in the basement, you need to think about the fact that from autumn to spring inclusive, it is necessary to maintain a stable temperature here, like in the rest of your home.
In addition, basements usually suffer from excess moisture during such periods and it is necessary to consider good ventilation using a dehumidifier.
Even if you only spend a few hours a week in the office, the room should be kept warm and at the right humidity to keep your upholstered chairs and sofas, if available, from getting damp.
A modern home office will welcome you with warmth and comfort at any time, if you take care of the proper operation of the basement and the above recommendations from leading architects and designers in this field.
In the basements of residential buildings from 2021, the work of many organizations will be prohibited
According to the new fire safety requirements, starting from the new year, the basement and basement premises located in apartment buildings will become inaccessible for use as children's sports sections, creative circles, furniture warehouses, workshops and some shops . Security in homes requires control, on the other hand, thousands of small businesses and individual entrepreneurs will be left without work.
Developing clubs, entertainment centers and sports clubs are prohibited from placing in basements and basement floors.
In such premises it will not be possible to arrange any activities for children. The updated fire regime approved by the government will come into force on January 1, 2021.
An exception is made only for those houses where the use of basements for such purposes is provided for by the project documentation.
In addition to organizations focused on children's leisure, the new rules for the use of basements also apply to any companies working with furniture - shops, warehouses, antique shops. The law is rather vaguely worded. In particular, it is forbidden to use such premises “for storing products, equipment, furniture and other items”, which in fact generally prohibits any economic activity in the basement.
"It is forbidden to use attics, technical, basement and basement floors, undergrounds, ventilation chambers and other technical premises
at the objects of protection for organizing production sites, workshops, as well as for storing products, equipment, furniture and other items",
- reported in the document, which Gazeta.
Ru got acquainted with.
It is also forbidden to store flammable and combustible liquids, gunpowder, explosives, pyrotechnic products, flammable gas cylinders, aerosol products, waste of any hazard class and other fire and explosion hazardous substances and materials in underground floors. The cellar doors themselves must be locked with a designation on the doors of the place where the keys are stored.
Previously, such norms were not contained in the fire protection legislation for the floors of the lower tier.
Only attics, technical rooms and ventilation chambers could not be used for various purposes. New fire safety requirements are set as part of the regulatory guillotine. They will be valid for six years, after which they will be reviewed for compliance with the requirements of the time.
Administrative liability for violation of these rules is also provided: warning, fine or suspension of the facility, which is the maximum penalty. The latter can only be applied in case of repeated violation of the order to eliminate problems from the state fire supervision, the document says.
Any legislative initiative should achieve the goal, in this case, it is minimizing emergency situations, maintaining a stable fire regime in residential and non-residential premises, Andrey Loboda, a top manager of the Alpari Information and Analytical Center, explains. According to the expert, the topic of fire safety is very disturbing, and it is periodically forgotten in society until the next high-profile emergency.
“Not every sane parent will decide to send their child to classes in a circle in the basement or semi-basement of a residential building. Yes, and micro-entrepreneurs now prefer to work from home or in the country, - Andrey Loboda shared his opinion with Gazeta.Ru. -
Today such premises carry an important function as a place to sleep for guest workers.
According to my observations, the tenants of pre-war non-residential facilities in Moscow just plow open their semi-basement quite warm and comfortable premises for them.
At the same time, the expert notes that today it is rather difficult to find an ideal legal solution to this initiative, since strict supervision, as a rule, follows only after incidents.
One of the first to fall under the new fire ban will be small restoration and framing shops, as well as antique shops with their accumulations of furniture, paintings and old utensils. Historically, such organizations, both in Moscow and in other large cities, are located in the basement and on the basement floors, explains the director of the Renaissance. Gostiny Dvor "Peter Demin.
According to the art dealer, individual entrepreneurs are forced to save on every rented meter, the choice of the premises of the lower tier was historically largely dictated by the fact that the upper floors were occupied by more profitable stores.
“In the basement, as a rule, those who work at the reception of goods, where people sell or sell some kind of antiques, also sit.
Such places have been rented for years, they are, as they say, lured.
In this business, the location and image of the place play almost a key role, - Petr Demin told Gazeta.Ru. From the fact that antique shops and workshops will leave well-known places, ordinary people who are used to renting antiques there and making money on it will also lose, the gallery owner notes.
