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Retroactivity
..how can one get a sprinkler system updated to reflect more current requirements when it was designed to meet an earlier code or standard..
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Nov 23, 20216 min read


THE SOLUTION - High-Piled Storage Permits
Turn annual warehouse inspections into quick 15-minute visits, by implementing a Storage Permit process.
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Sep 20, 20215 min read


Solid Shelving (part 4) - Defining Depth of Multiple Row Rack
A subject that I have gone back to time and time again is solid shelving. This upcoming change to NFPA 13 will redefine multiple-row rack...
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Dec 16, 20204 min read


Pick Modules
Walmart, Amazon, Lowes, Target and numerous third party logistic (3PL) firms are shifting to pick modules as their warehouse arrangement....
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Sep 4, 20204 min read


HIGH VOLUME LOW SPEED FANS
High volume low speed (HVLS) fans are large mechanical fans that are 6 feet or wider and used in commercial and industrial settings. They...
Claire Brezinski
Jul 23, 20202 min read


Think About It!
There is a change coming that we are severely underestimating. This change promises to revolutionize the industry, and will force many of u
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Nov 18, 20195 min read


NFPA Definitions of Shelving vs Racking
We have discussed what constitutes solid shelves within a rack structure but it can get a bit confusing when we consider shelf storage...
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Aug 3, 20175 min read


Solid Shelving (part 3)
Up to this point, we have discussed what solid shelving is and spent time talking about how the load can determine if a shelf is a solid she
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Jun 5, 20177 min read


Solid Shelving (part 2)
This is one of the main issues that we have to understand and it can be summarized by asking—wasn’t wire mesh developed to help eliminate so
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Jan 20, 20176 min read


Solid Shelving (part 1.5)
Prior to continuing the discussion on Solid Shelving I need to point out that I made a mistake in the last blog post. I used the photo...
Jerry Schultz, P.E.
Nov 30, 20162 min read