Boston Rack is often asked by our customers to audit older, existing storage products for re-use in new locations during times of consolidation. This service can be provided anywhere in North, Central and South America. Via a site audit, it provides us with a detailed understanding of what our customers have for existing storage products and the condition of that product. When necessary, Boston Rack can assist and facilitate the sale of the used/ existing storage products to maximize the return on investment. Our extensive industry knowledge provides our customers with a top level of information and an unparalleled comfort level. Site audits are also essential for customers that have facilities with damaged storage products. Damages to rack product cause by fork truck interaction are a major concern for employee safety.
When assessing Rack Damage, Boston Rack uses the following guidelines:
The rack Manufacturers Institute "specification for Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks- 1997 Edition" (RMI 97) is the code certified rack manufacturers use as a basis for rack design. In section 1.4.9 of the code, RMI has a simple directive regarding rack damage: "Upon any visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be unloaded immediately by the user and the damaged portion shall be adequately repaired or replaced." The policy of Boston Rack is to conform to this directive and to recommend the repair or replacement of damaged columns.