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Posted By Brian S
Does racking need to be bolted to the ground? Also, is there a requirement to display the safe weight limit it can hold?
Thanks, Brian
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Posted By A Campbell
How else would it be secured?
maximum weights are clearly displayed to ensure overloading doesn't take place
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Posted By ScotsAM
Yes it must be secured to the ground and display a safe weight limit.
Refer to SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Assosciation) guidance on use of static racking.
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Posted By andy.c.
Brian
Q1 Yes, From memory if it is single standing then both front and back of the feet need bolting, if its back to back with another rack and they are secured together then just the front need bolting.
Q2 Yes, SWL for each beam height
Don'T forget you need to implement a inspection program
Depending on the amount of racking you have the "popular" suppliers will normally do a racking survey free of charge in the hope of the repair business. I have previously used "Stodec" but have not got any contact details
Andy
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Posted By Liz Maw Hello there Yes racking does need to be bolted down - you can use one or two bolts dependent on the type of racking. The key thing is consistency across the whole racking structure. You need to display the maximum weight loading too. I went on a really good SEMA course for a day's training on "Racking Safety Awareness". It was very informative and I would recommend it. Have a look at their website www.sema.org.uk
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Posted By clairel
Where does it state that racking has to be 'bolted to the ground'?
It is not aways possible to secure racking to the ground and sometimes it may need to be secured to a structure. So long as that structure is sound and could support it then that is fine.
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