Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks

Course Description:

This course highlights issues for consideration in the seismic design, installation, ongoing inspection, maintenance, and use of steel single selective pallet storage racks located in areas of retail warehouse stores and other facilities accessible to the general public. These considerations apply only to single selective steel pallet storage racks with contents elevated 8 feet or more above the ground floor; they do not apply to shelving, racks less than 8 feet in height, merchandise displays, or cantilever racks of any height.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the codes and standards for storage racks
• Understand the current storage rack seismic design practices
• Understand the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) Standard
• Understand the minimum components of a quality assurance program during the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of steel storage racks in areas accessible to the public