APEX RACK REPAIR CHECKLIST
Upright Frame Damage Row Spacers - Back-to-Back Racking
q Inspect the upright from front-to-back, down-aisle, and Single rows of rack should meet the recommended
at the corners, looking for damage and or deflection height-to-depth ratio of 6:1, which is equivalent to the
(bend in the upright column greater than ½”). distance from the floor to the top beam level, divided by
the depth of the frame.
q Report any deflection gap greater than ½” at its
widest point.
Systems with a height/depth ratio of 6:1 or greater require
q Report tears in the steel. row spacers at a maximum of 8’ to 10’ apart to help
q Report separation between column and seismic secure the rack.
backer if applicable.
q Check for special anchors and footplates or
q Inspect for leaning uprights – up-and-down, front- overhead rack ties also used to stabilize the systems.
to-back, and side-to-side. Uprights that are leaning
(or out of plumb) have a reduced capacity and are
q Record any deficiencies or damaged components
as well as any missing spacers.
considered unsafe.
q Measure if the upright is too far out of plumb -- divide Struts
the total height by 240. If the upright is out of plumb
by more than 5/8”, it should be unloaded and q Record any deflection in the strut of more than ½”.
replumbed. q Record tears or broken welds where the struts
connect to the upright.
q Areas with extra space between beam levels, known
as the unsupported span, have fewer connections to
stabilize the system in the event of a strike. Note any
damage in these areas as it may be significant.
q Note all damage to standalone racking, as it has
fewer stabilizing features than secured systems.
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APEX RACK REPAIR CHECKLIST
Footplates, Shims & Anchors Addressing Immediate Warehouse Safety Risks
q Record as damaged if there are rips or tears. Unload severely damaged rack and mark with caution
tape to prevent further damage or injuries.
q Record as damaged if twisted by more than ½”.
q Check that shims are secure and not sliding out. General guidelines for immediate rack safety
q Check that each footplate has a secured anchor. concerns include:
q Record loose, missing, or damaged anchors. q Rack that is not anchored to the ground
q Severe beam damage where the beam is creased or
Beam Damage buckled
q Record dents or tears in the beam.
q Upright damage where the upright is completely
q Record extensive beam deflection (or bowing) creased or out of plumb
typically caused by rack overloading.
q Excessive strut damage, or multiple damaged struts,
in a frame line or row
Allowable beam deflection calculation - divide the beam
length (from the inside of the columns) by 180. If the q Multiple damaged items in a row or system
deflection gap is equal to or greater than ½”, the beam is
overloaded and unsafe. Additional Warehouse Safety Concerns
While your conducting your pallet rack inspection,
Beam Connectors & Supports note the following warehouse safety features to ensure
everything is in place & in good condition:
Examine beam connections, including connectors,
flanges, and safety pins. q Capacity load plaques provided by the rack
manufacturer must be conspicuously posted for
q Record damaged beam connectors or flanges.
each rack type
q Record damaged safety pins and clips, if applicable.
q Inspections must also include fire suppression systems
q Record damaged or missing wire decking. to ensure they are in compliance.
q Record damaged or missing pallet supports. q Check that there is sufficient lighting and it is in
working order.
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