Commercial Storage Racks and Piles Checklist

Plans

1. Building Floor Plan
   • Rack and storage area outlines with dimensioned aisles
   • Evacuation plan showing required exists and fire access doors
   • Portable fire extinguisher locations
2. Elevation(s) or Section(s) from Floor to Roof
   • Shelf heights and maximum height of commodities to be stored
   • Clearance to roof structure and sprinkler heads
3. Structural Plans and Details (PE Stamp required for racks 8 feet or taller)
   • Design Criteria
   • Rack elevations
   • Connection details
   • Anchorage details
   • Statement of special inspection
   • Plaque requirements

Documents

1. Signed and Dated Commercial, Multi-Family & Industrial (CMI) Application Form
   • Check Tenant Improvement for TYPE OF WORK
2. Supplemental Form – Combustible Stock Storage Questionnaire (page 2)
3. Structural Calculations, required if:
   • Racks are 8 feet or taller
4. Manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions
5. Detailed evaluation of existing sprinkler features including:
   • System tape
   • System basis of design
   • Sprinkler information, when required:
     • Type
     • K-Factor
     • Temperature

Resources

File Naming Standards Plan File Requirements – Leave a blank area on the plans for the Approval Stamp Design Codes and Criteria