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Pallet Racking Systems in Bellevue, WA

We offer pallet racking kits as well as sell pallet rack beams, uprights, axles, wire decks and other equipment sold separately to fit your material handling equipment needs.

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Requirements and Regulations Specific to Racking in Bellevue, WA

Requirements and Regulations Specific to Racking in Bellevue, WA

In Bellevue, WA, pallet racking installations are subject to both building and fire codes, with specific requirements depending on the height of the racks and the materials stored.

Process:

The permitting process can take 2-3 months (but all cases are individual and may vary), involving gathering CAD drawingsseismic calculations, inspections, and the final approval. Using a licensed professional for installation and permit applications is recommended to ensure compliance with local regulations​.
We always recommend talking to us if you are looking for someone who will design, permit, and install the racking system in your warehouse!

Key Requirements

  • Any racking system over 5′ 9″ in height requires a building permit. The application process typically involves CAD drawings showing rack placement, dimensions, and seismic calculations, as seismic safety is critical in Washington.

  • If products are stored above 12 feet, a High Piled Storage designation may apply, especially for flammable materials. This triggers additional fire safety reviews, focusing on sprinkler system adequacy and aisle spacing.

  • Given Bellevue’s location in a seismic zone, seismic calculations are mandatory. These calculations ensure the racking is designed to handle the loads and stresses during an earthquake​.

  • Maintain at least 6-inch flue spaces between pallet loads and frames to allow proper sprinkler coverage. Additionally, ensure there is an 18-inch gap below sprinkler heads.

We are Bellevue’s largest pallet rack and material handling distributor!

What Pallet Rack type is right for you?

In Bellevue, WA, we can offer various types of pallet racks that are commonly used in warehouses and storage facilities, depending on the specific needs and requirements of the business. Here are some types of pallet racks that are widely used and compliant with local regulations:

Selective Pallet Racks

Selective Pallet Racks

The most common type of pallet racking system. It provides direct access to each pallet, making it suitable for warehouses with a wide variety of products.

Advantages

Flexibility, ease of access, and compatibility with most types of forklifts.

Compliance

Must meet structural and seismic requirements as outlined in the local building codes and ASCE 7 standards.

Advantages

Flexibility, ease of access, and compatibility with most types of forklifts.

Compliance

Must meet structural and seismic requirements as outlined in the local building codes and ASCE 7 standards.


Drive-In/Drive-Through Racks

Drive-In/Drive-Through Racks

Designed for high-density storage, allowing forklifts to drive directly into the rack to place or retrieve pallets. Drive-In racks have one entry and exit point, while Drive-Through racks have entry and exit points on both sides.

Advantages

Maximizes storage space by reducing aisle space.

Compliance

Requires careful design and anchorage to meet safety standards, especially in seismic zones​.

Advantages

Maximizes storage space by reducing aisle space.

Compliance

Requires careful design and anchorage to meet safety standards, especially in seismic zones​.


Push-Back Racks

Push-Back Racks

A high-density storage system where pallets are loaded from the front and pushed back on inclined rails. When a pallet is removed, the next pallet automatically moves forward.

Advantages

Increases storage density while providing better access to products compared to drive-in racks.

Compliance

Needs to adhere to local structural requirements and periodic inspections for safety​.

Advantages

Increases storage density while providing better access to products compared to drive-in racks.

Compliance

Needs to adhere to local structural requirements and periodic inspections for safety​.


Pallet Flow Racks

Pallet Flow Racks

Utilizes gravity flow lanes to move pallets from the loading side to the picking side. Ideal for first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management.

Advantages

Efficient for warehouses with high turnover rates and expiration-sensitive products.

Compliance

Requires detailed structural analysis and compliance with seismic bracing standards.

Advantages

Efficient for warehouses with high turnover rates and expiration-sensitive products.

Compliance

Requires detailed structural analysis and compliance with seismic bracing standards.

Designing Your Pallet Rack

Design your Pallet Rack with Rack builder. Werther you looking for Selective Rack, Shelving or Cantilever Rack – you can build it with Speedrack West Rack Builder.

Using our custom pallet rack system builder will automatically calculate the correct length of each row of racking. You can also have a copy of your designed layout instantly emailed to you.

Create Layout:

  • Append rows
  • Append Add On bays to each row

Select Rack Options:

  • Pallet Racks: Frame, Beam, Wire Decking, Safety Accessories
  • Cantilver Racks: Uprights, Bracing, Arms
  • Shelving: Height, Width, Depth, Wire Decking, Safety Accessories

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  • Checkout your order

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When laying out your pallet rack storage system, there are starter bays and add-on bays.

Starter bays consist of two frames plus the beams, and can stand alone. Add-on bays only have one frame plus the beams, and they are designed to connect to an adjacent frame.

Each row must begin with a starter bay, and then use add-on bays to increase the length of the row. There is no limit to the number of add-on bays you can connect together in a row.
When determining the length of your row, you must account for the 3” width of each frame, in addition to your beam length.

For example, a row with two bays of 8ft beams would consist of one starter bay and one add-on bay, which would have three uprights. At 3” each, the three uprights would take up 9” of space. Add this to the two 8ft beams, for a total length of 16’ 9”.
FAQ

What Are the Shipping Terms?

Most of our industrial racking production will be delivered to Bellevue, WA in a day or two. We have multiple shipping locations, but most of them are located not far from Bellevue, WA. Our main office and production site is located in North Plains, OR – so the delivery will be really quick to Bellevue, WA.

I am planning to establish a new warehouse, can you consult?

Definitely, our team of specialists will be glad to assist you with your new warehouse in Bellevue, WA. We can create a walkthrough process according to local Bellevue, WA laws and compliances. We may also help with all measures, calculations, production, and installation of your future warehouse.

Key Notions

Pallet racks are known throughout the industry by many names. Below are some of the more common terms that are used interchangeably for pallet racking.

  • Industrial shelving
  • Industrial pallet racks
  • Stacking Rack
  • Warehouse shelving
  • Industrial racking systems
  • Load-bearing Rack
  • Warehouse racking systems
  • Pallet rack systems
  • Bulk Storage Rack
  • Warehouse racks
  • Pallet racking storage
  • Heavy-Duty Rack
  • Pallet racking
  • Pallet racking uprights and beams
  • Pallet Shelving
  • Warehouse racking
  • Industrial Rack
  • Logistics Rack
  • Warehouse pallet shelving rack
  • Racking System
  • Palletized Storage System
  • Storage racking
  • Shelving Unit
  • Freight Storage Rack
  • Warehouse storage racks
  • Material Handling Rack
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