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Rack Inspection

Rack inspection is a systematic assessment of your pallet rack's structural condition. A qualified inspector walks every aisle, checks every visible upright, beam, and connection for damage, overloading, and code compliance, and delivers a report with findings and recommended actions. RMI recommends annual professional inspections. Your insurance carrier may require them.

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Rack Inspection Providers (30)

1 Stop Rack Services

Supplier·Boston, MA

1 Stop Rack Services has over 30 years providing pallet rack layout design, installation, inspection, and permitting in New England.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingWire Decking

Action Installers Inc

Installer·Roanoke, VA

Service-only installation company with over 50 employees specializing in warehouse pallet rack and retail fixture installations.

Associated Solutions

Supplier·Chicago, IL

Associated Solutions is a full-service material handling supplier and exclusive Raymond Forklifts dealer in Illinois offering pallet rack inspection, repair, and installation.

Selective Pallet RackShelving

Atlanta Warehouse Solutions

Supplier·Atlanta, GA

Founded 2015, offers warehouse racking, mezzanines, conveyors, design/layout, installation, and rack safety audits.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanineRack ProtectionWarehouse Safety

Atlantic Installation

Installer·Moorestown, NJ

Full-service material handling installer specializing in warehouse storage equipment installation maintenance and repair since 1989.

Cisco-Eagle

Supplier·Dallas, TX·Est. 1970

Cisco-Eagle is a full-service material handling systems integrator and distributor providing pallet rack shelving conveyor mezzanine and warehouse automation solutions since 1970.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelvingPush Back Rack+4 more

Conveyor Tek

Installer·Lakeland, FL

Veteran-owned installation contractor specializing in conveyor systems pallet rack and mezzanine installations with rack audit and repair services.

Damotech, Inc.

Manufacturer·Lockport, IL·Est. 1989

Damotech is North America's largest end-to-end warehouse safety partner specializing in pallet rack repair protection and inspection. They manufacture engineered rack repair kits and protection products with a manufacturing facility in Moberly MO.

Rack ProtectionRack Repair KitsMade in USA

Dukor Installations

Installer·Prior Lake, MN

Full-service material handling installation company offering installation relocation safety surveys rack repair and preventative maintenance with over 20 years experience.

EDR Pro Installations

Installer·Grand Rapids, MI

Material handling installation contractor based in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Georgia Pallet Rack

Supplier·Athens, GA

Georgia-based supplier of new and used pallet racking systems offering sales installation design relocation and inspection services.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackWire DeckingShelving

Industrial Installers

Used Equipment Dealer·Shepherdsville, KY

Kentucky-based company that buys sells trades and liquidates pallet racking and industrial equipment nationwide.

Selective Pallet Rack

Konstant

Manufacturer·Oakville, ON

Konstant is a Canadian manufacturer of structural steel pallet racking and warehouse storage systems. They offer selective rack drive-in cantilever mezzanines and shelving systems with CWB certification and ISO 9001:2015 designation from their Brantford Ontario plant.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelving

MTAC Industrial Solutions

Installer·Plainfield, IN

MTAC Industrial Solutions (now Upright Warehouse Solutions) specializes in pallet rack repair, installation, and inspections with engineered repair kit lines.

Selective Pallet RackRack ProtectionShelving

Next Level Storage Solutions

Systems Integrator·Vero Beach, FL

Manufacturer of mezzanines and cantilever racking with in-house seismic engineering services. Computerized modeling, onsite inspections, and free online seismic analysis tool.

MezzanineCantilever RackSelective Pallet Rack

Phoenix Pallet Racking

Supplier·Phoenix, AZ

Local specialist designing and installing warehouse storage systems throughout Phoenix metro. Certified installers with safety inspections and system repairs.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back Rack

REB Storage Systems International

Supplier·Chicago, IL·Est. 1962

REB Storage Systems International has been a trusted name in rack and shelving system design and installation since 1962 with installers located throughout the country.

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Ros America Rack Repair

Installer·Phoenix, AZ

Specialized warehouse rack repair company using a patented DEKRA-certified hydraulic restoration system that can save up to 80 percent versus full rack replacement.

Rack Repair KitsRack Protection

Seattle Pallet Racking

Used Equipment Dealer·Auburn, WA

Full-service dealer of new and used pallet racking shelving mezzanines and material handling equipment offering installation inspections and removal services in the Seattle metro area.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanineShelving

Seizmic, Inc.

Systems Integrator·Covina, CA

Founded in 1985, Seizmic is the premier specialist in seismic engineering for material handling equipment — storage racks, shelving, mezzanines, conveyors, and anchoring. Offers Seizmic24 preliminary seismic engineering designs in 24 hours. 75+ employees, MHI member.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanine

Speedrack Midwest

Supplier·Sparta, MI·Est. 1984

Full-service material handling distributor since 1984 selling new and used pallet rack wire deck shelving and safety equipment with installation inspection repair and liquidation services.

Selective Pallet RackPallet Flow RackShelvingWire DeckingRack ProtectionWarehouse Safety

St. Louis Pallet Racking

Supplier·St. Louis, MO

Local specialist in new and used pallet racking in St. Louis. Offers installations, safety inspections, rack removal, and buys used racking.

Selective Pallet RackWire Decking

Storage Solutions

Supplier·Knoxville, TN

Full-service distributor and licensed general contractor rebranded as Warehouse Optimizers in 2024 sourcing from 300+ manufacturers.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackPush Back RackCantilever RackShelvingMezzanine+1 more

Structural Engineering & Design (SCED)

Systems Integrator·La Verne, CA

Full-service engineering firm led by Bob Sharifi specializing in seismic engineering for pallet racking. Over 20 years experience in initial design, testing, inspections, permitting submittals, and seismic compliance.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back Rack

United Rack Solutions

Installer·Allentown, PA

United Rack Solutions is a Pennsylvania-based industrial pallet racking installation and service company providing expert warehouse storage solutions.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanine

UpRight Warehouse Solutions

Installer·Plainfield, IN

Specializes in pallet rack repair, inspections, and turnkey warehouse installations. Patented modular repair kits that work under load. Over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 500 clients.

Rack Repair KitsRack ProtectionWarehouse SafetyMezzanine

WA Installation

Installer·Passaic, NJ

Nationwide warehouse equipment installation contractor specializing in pallet rack mezzanine and conveyor system installation.

Warehouse Design

Supplier·Thomasville, NC

Full-service material handling solutions provider offering new and used storage systems with turnkey design installation and rack repair services.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanineShelvingPallet Flow RackRack ProtectionWarehouse Safety

Warehouse Solutions Inc

Supplier·Lakeside, CA

Southern California largest warehousing services company offering new and used pallet racking installation rack repair seismic inspections and permit services nationwide.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackShelvingPush Back RackWire Decking

Welch Equipment Company

Supplier·Denver, CO

One of the largest material handling dealers in the Mountain West. Provides pallet rack design, installation, inspection, repair, and teardown services from their Denver location.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingMezzanineRack Protection

When You Need Rack Inspection

  • You haven't had a professional rack inspection in over a year
  • Your insurance carrier requires documented inspection reports
  • An OSHA audit or safety review has been scheduled or triggered
  • You've experienced a near-miss incident (product falling, partial rack failure)
  • You're acquiring or leasing a warehouse with existing rack and need to assess its condition
  • You want to establish a baseline inspection program for ongoing safety management

What to Expect

  1. 1Inspector walks every aisle and visually examines all accessible rack components
  2. 2Damage assessment — each damaged component is tagged, photographed, and categorized by severity
  3. 3Severity classifications: green (monitor), yellow (repair soon), red (unload immediately)
  4. 4Overload checks — comparing actual loads to posted capacity plaques
  5. 5Code compliance review — load plaques, anchor bolts, safety clips, seismic requirements
  6. 6Written report with photos, findings, severity ratings, and recommended actions
  7. 7Priority list — what to fix first, based on risk level

What Drives Cost

  • Facility size (number of pallet positions to inspect)
  • Number of aisles and rack types (selective, drive-in, cantilever each require different assessment criteria)
  • Level of detail — basic visual inspection vs. comprehensive assessment with measurements
  • Whether the inspector is local or traveling (travel costs add up)
  • Report format — basic findings list vs. detailed engineering report with PE stamp
  • Follow-up — some inspectors offer repair coordination as an add-on service

Safety & Compliance

ANSI MH16.1 Section 1.4.9 requires the rack owner to maintain rack in safe condition and to perform regular inspections. RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) recommends professional inspections at least annually. Many insurance carriers require documented inspections as a condition of coverage. In the event of a collapse or injury, the inspection report (or lack thereof) becomes a key document in liability determination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should rack be inspected?
RMI recommends a professional inspection at least once per year. High-traffic facilities (frequent forklift damage, heavy loads, multi-shift operations) should consider twice per year. In between professional inspections, trained warehouse staff should conduct monthly or quarterly walk-through checks and report damage immediately.
Who is qualified to inspect rack?
A qualified rack inspector has training in ANSI MH16.1 standards, understands load capacity calculations, and can identify structural damage that affects safety. RMI offers a rack inspection training program. Some inspectors are licensed professional engineers (PEs), which adds credibility and allows them to stamp repair recommendations. Not every building inspector has rack-specific expertise — ask about their training and experience.
What happens when damage is found?
The inspector categorizes each finding by severity. Red (critical) items should be unloaded immediately and repaired or replaced before reloading. Yellow items need repair on a defined timeline (typically 30-90 days). Green items are monitored at the next inspection. The inspection report gives you a prioritized action list so you can allocate repair budget where it matters most.
How much does a rack inspection cost?
Professional rack inspections typically cost $0.05-$0.15 per pallet position, or $500-$5,000+ per facility depending on size. That's roughly the same cost as replacing a single damaged upright — making it one of the cheapest risk mitigation investments in a warehouse. Some inspection companies offer annual contracts with discounted per-visit pricing.