Standards and Regulations Applied to Industrial Shelving Systems
Industrial shelving systems are generally manufactured in accordance with certain standards and rules during the design, manufacturing and assembly stages. These standards and rules may vary depending on the country, sector and manufacturer’s preference. However, here are some standards and rules that should be considered in the design of industrial shelving systems in general:
International Standards: Standards published by ISO (International Standards Organization) are frequently used standards in the design of industrial shelving systems. For example, ISO 9001 Quality Management System Standard helps manufacturers develop their quality management systems and increase the quality of their products.
National Standards: Another standard used in the design of industrial shelving systems is the national standards of the country where they are manufactured. For example, one of the standards used in Turkey is TS EN 15512 Shelving Systems – Non-Compatible Storage Shelving Systems.
Factory Production Control: Factory production control is required to perform quality control in the production of industrial shelving systems. This allows the manufacturer to provide quality control during the manufacturing process, document the conformity of its products and inspect the production process.
Fire Safety: Industrial shelving systems are important in terms of fire safety. In order to reduce the risk of fire, fire safety standards must be complied with during the design, manufacture and installation of industrial shelving systems. These standards usually vary by country.
Capacity and Load Carrying Capacity: During the design and installation of industrial shelving systems, the load carrying capacity and capacity of the shelving systems must be in accordance with the needs of the manufacturer and the user. This is an issue that must be taken into consideration during the design and manufacturing stages in order to determine the correct load carrying capacity, correctly size the shelving system and meet the requirements.
Assembly and Installation Standards: Industrial shelving systems can be dangerous if not installed or assembled correctly. Therefore, certain standards and rules must be followed during the assembly and installation of industrial shelving systems. Assembly and installation operations must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions must be taken during the assembly process.
Safety Standards: Industrial shelving systems are another important issue in terms of safety. Therefore, safety standards must be followed during the design and manufacturing of industrial shelving systems. Shelving systems must be designed and manufactured appropriately for the safety of employees.
Environmental Standards: Compliance with environmental standards is also important in the design of industrial shelving systems. Therefore, industrial shelving system manufacturers must take various steps to reduce the environmental impact of their products. For example, environmentally friendly practices such as the use of recycled materials or recycling of products can be used.
The standards and rules to be considered in the design of industrial shelving systems may vary according to the needs of the manufacturer and the user. Therefore, determining the right standards and rules in the design of industrial shelving systems, using the right manufacturing and assembly techniques, producing high-quality products and ensuring the safety of employees are important.
Capacity and Load Standards: Industrial racking systems must be designed according to certain capacity and load standards, such as load carrying capacities and heights. These standards help control the conformity of products by determining how much weight the racking systems can carry, their height and other features.
Fire and Fire Standards: Fire and fire standards must be followed during the design and manufacture of industrial racking systems. These standards help the fire resistance of racking systems and the intervention of firefighters. In addition, appropriate fire protection measures must be taken into account in the design of industrial racking systems.
Other Standards: Other standards must also be taken into account during the design and manufacture of industrial racking systems. For example, racking systems must be designed appropriately for the transportation of relevant products. In addition, ergonomics and worker health standards are also important in the design of industrial racking systems.
As a result, certain standards and rules must be followed during the design and manufacture of industrial racking systems. These standards help manufacturers improve the quality of their products, ensure the safety of employees and reduce their impact on the environment.
There are many international standards for industrial racking design. These standards specify requirements for racking systems such as specific dimensions, material quality, capacity, and connection systems. Listed below are some of the international standards used in industrial racking design:
ISO 9001: Quality Management System Standard
EN 15512: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Specification, Performance and Load Tests
SEMA Code of Practice: Association of Storage Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors User Guide
ANSI MH16.1: Storage Equipment Safety Standard
RMI Specification: Racking Manufacturers Institute Standard
FEM 10.2.02: Storage Equipment Racking Systems – Rules for Design, Manufacture and Installation
AS4084: Australian Racking Standard
CSA A344.1: Canadian Racking Standard
These international standards specify minimum performance requirements for racking systems, ensuring that racking systems operate safely and effectively. Factors such as material quality, load capacity, dimensions and connection systems used in the design of racking systems are determined in accordance with these international standards.
In addition, international standards specify test procedures and load tests for racking systems, which are used to test the performance of racking systems. These tests help determine the height, weight and load distribution capacity of racking systems.
International standards also specify specific procedures for the design and installation of racking systems. These procedures ensure that racking systems are installed and operated correctly. For example, they include requirements such as properly installing racking systems, making the right amount of anchors, making the connections correctly, correctly positioning the racking system legs and other parts, and selecting a suitable floor for racking systems.
Following international standards is important to ensure that industrial racking systems operate safely and effectively. These standards increase the quality and performance of racking systems, helping businesses store materials safely.
Of course, other important international standards for industrial racking design are:
BS EN 15620: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Selection and Use
AS 4084-2012: Storage Equipment – Pallet Racking Systems
DIN EN 15635: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Instructions for Use and Maintenance
ISO 15534-1: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Specification, Performance and Load Tests – Part 1: General Requirements
ISO 15534-2: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Specification, Performance and Load Tests – Part 2: Requirements for Multi-Level Racking Systems
ISO 15534-3: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Specification, Performance and Load Tests – Part 3: Requirements for Mobile Racking Systems
ISO 15534-4: Storage Equipment – Racking Systems – Specification, Performance and Load Tests – Part 4: Roof Racking Systems Requirements for
These standards specify requirements for industrial racking systems in different areas such as design, testing, use and maintenance. These requirements are important for the storage, management of materials and the operation of businesses by ensuring that racking systems are used safely and effectively.
In addition, many countries have their own local standards for the design and installation of industrial racking systems. For example, DIN 1055 and DIN 18800-7 are available for racking systems in Germany, NF EN 15512 in France, SEMA Code in the UK, RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) standards in the USA and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards in Canada.
These local standards take into account the local legal requirements and operating conditions in the relevant countries and specify the requirements for industrial racking systems. These standards are generally compatible with international standards, but also ensure that local conditions are taken into account.
The design and installation of industrial racking systems must be carried out in accordance with both international and local standards. This ensures that all requirements for the correct design, installation and operation of racking systems are met, helping businesses store materials safely.
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There are some standards and regulations regarding the design, installation and use of industrial shelving systems in Turkey. These are as follows:
TSE (Turkish Standards Institute) Industrial Shelving Systems Standards: Standards such as TS 1478, TS EN 15512, TS EN 15620, TS EN 15635 and TS EN 15878 published by TSE determine the requirements regarding the design, manufacturing, installation, use and maintenance of industrial shelving systems.
Ministry of Labor and Social Security Work Equipment Regulation: This regulation determines the requirements regarding the design, manufacturing, installation, use and maintenance of work equipment and requires that industrial shelving systems are designed and used in accordance with these requirements.
AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) Storage Areas Regulation: This regulation specifies certain requirements to ensure the safety of storage areas in disaster situations such as earthquakes, floods, fires. These requirements include issues such as durability, safety, and capacity of industrial racking systems.
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: This regulation determines the measures to be taken in workplaces regarding occupational health and safety. Industrial shelving systems are also considered as work equipment for workplaces and therefore must meet the requirements specified in the regulation.
In Turkey, the design and installation of industrial shelving systems must be carried out in accordance with the standards and regulations mentioned above. This ensures that all requirements for the correct design, manufacture, installation and use of shelving systems are met and helps businesses store materials safely.
Fire Regulation: The fire regulation determines the requirements for fire resistance and fire safety of industrial shelving systems.
Electrical Installations Regulation: The Electrical Installations Regulation determines the requirements for the electrical connections of industrial shelving systems.
Building Earthquake Regulation: The Building Earthquake Regulation determines the requirements for earthquake safety of industrial racking systems.
ISO (International Standards Organization) Industrial Racking Systems Standards: International standards such as ISO 15620, ISO 15512, ISO 6780 and ISO 445 determine the requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, use and maintenance of industrial racking systems.
These standards and regulations determine the requirements for the design and use of industrial racking systems and determine the rules that must be followed. These requirements include load-bearing capacity, shelf material durability, fire safety, earthquake resistance, electrical connections, etc.
