How to keep food & beverage warehouses, distribution centers safe, compliant, productive
Food and beverage warehouse managers should seek expert guidance from a qualified design professional whenever the racking, foundation or warehouse infrastructure must accommodate unusual stress, loading, function or other non-standard factors.
While it was once common for the majority of food and beverage warehouse managers to purchase standard storage racks that could be “quick-shipped” from rack manufacturers’ stocked inventory, this is occurring less often as racking becomes more specialized and regulations more strict.
Today, storage rack systems are generally considered a building-like element, and are often subject to a variety of federal, state and local regulations. But, these ordinances are continuing to evolve, and can become a pitfall for warehouse managers unfamiliar with them.