Storage Rack Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspected By

• Location of Rack

• Rack Manufacture

Drawing and Specifications

• Current storage rack configurations including modifications are permitted as indicated in the drawings or specifications provided by the manufacture or engineer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rated Capacity

• Rated capacity of the storage rack is posted nearby and readily visible to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Estimated products/loads on the storage rack are within the rated capacity of the storage rack

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Load Placement

• Products/loads are placed, stacked, or stored in a stable and secure manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Products/loads are placed in accordance with manufacture or engineer instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clearance

• Structural clearance between the top of the loads and the ceiling or sprinkler system is within the allowable distance as indicated on the drawings (Note: 18 inches is the allowable distance from sprinkler heads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Rack Stability (Base plates and shims)

• Storage rack is plumb with no signs of deflection or lean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All base plates are secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leveling pads are well seated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leveling pads are equal in size to base plates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leveling pads are well secured to base plates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Rack Condition

(A) Columns and Frames

• No damage from impact (e.g., dents, cracks, bulges)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No signs of corrosion damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(B) Horizontal and Diagonal Bracing

• Present and have no damage from impact (e.g., dents cracks bulges)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No signs of corrosion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(C) Beams

• No signs of permanent deflection when unloaded (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damage due to impact (e.g., deformations, cracks and welds)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No signs of corrosion damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beam positions conforms with the drawings and specification of the manufacture or an engineer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock pins/bolts are secured at each end of the beams (if used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frames and beams are comparable in accordance with manufactures or engineers specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(D) Repairs and Replacement

• Repairs and replacements were made according to manufactures or engineers recommendations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(E) Protective Devices (If used)

• Columns guard and row end protectors are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(F) Other Associated Components (Accessories)

• Other associated components of the storage rack are in place and good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Work areas around the storage racks such as isles and hallways are clear of debris and other obstacles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pallets

• Are pallets to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate type

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper size for the storage rack

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly loaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pallets overhead are strapped or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Comments or Observations

• Describe any other general comments/observations