Racking Consent

It is important for pallet racking systems in New Zealand to comply with building consent requirements due to the country's earthquake-prone nature. This involves several reports that must be prepared by professionals like us and in other fields.

The first step is for us to draft an installation plan including racking layout and elevation. 

• PS1: Producer statement. It is the most important report generated by a structural engineer. Although the racking system has a loading capacity specified by the manufacturer, it is static gravitational loading. The structural engineer needs to model the racking setup considering side movements when an earthquake happens. The final approved racking loading capacity will be compromised.  The end result also takes into account the concrete slab strength.
• The cost varies depending on the number of different configurations. The standard fee applies if there is fewer than 3 different configuration. Please bear in mind, the height of beams affects the loading capacity. 
• PS2: Peer review. If the height of the racking is over 4.5m, the council may want to have a second engineer to review the PS1.
• PS3: Installation. We will fill this form to confirm the installation is done according to PS1 specifications. 
• PS4: Engineer site visit. The engineer who did PS1 will physically inspect the finished installation is completed according to the PS1 plan. 

Apart from the above, the council may also need the following

• Fire report: That is done by an approved fire engineer. All buildings constructed after 1990 will have a fire report for the building, the new fire report for racking will need to confirm with new racking installed, the scoop of the building fire report is still valid, and in case of fire, the time needed for occupants to escape is sufficient. 
• Emergency Lighting Report: This is mostly associated with the fire report, council wants to confirm in case of fire, there are sufficient illuminated exit signs for warehouse occupants to see in poor visual condition. 
• Slab Report: The engineers need to know the strength of the concrete slab, so he can work out the loading for racking. If not present, the engineer may use the minimum strength figure, which may hugely compromise the outcome of loading capacity from his calculation. 

By working with a pallet racking specialist like Platinum Storage Solution, you can be confident that your warehouse design and racking system will meet all regulatory requirements and be safe for your staff and inventory. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process, including drafting an installation plan, collecting the necessary reports and producer statements, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

We can handle the entire consent application process on your behalf, from start to finish, so that you can focus on running your business. At the end of the process, we will apply for your Code of Compliance Certificate, ensuring that your warehouse is fully compliant and ready for operation. Trust the experts at Platinum Storage Solution to provide you with a safe, compliant, and efficient warehouse racking system.