The storage of idle combustible pallets presents a significant fire hazard, both in indoor and outdoor storage. a fire involving even a modest number of idle pallets inside a building can rapidly overtax a fire sprinkler system. this report outlines the fire hazards and control measures. Pallet storage in the food industry. if food safety regulations prevent outdoor pallet storage, a dedicated storage building or a portion of an existing building may be the only available option. if storing idle pallets in a non-sprinklered building, all of the following requirements must be met:. Of course, some firms put the pallets 10m from the building and then go and park 2-3 vans between the pallets and the building. this scenario is not governed by the storage condition but it does rather drive a coach and horse (or white vans) through it..
The recommended clearance between outside idle pallet storage and the main building. guidelines for outdoor storage of idle pallets � eliminate or reduce the storage of idle combustible pallets. � limit the number of pallets on hand to the amount required for one day�s operations. � prohibit storage of idle pallets in aisles or between. The efficient, safe design and use of pallet racking storage systems, pallets and materials handling equipment depends on a number of factors. this guide is intended to give an indication of best practice and advice to anyone involved in the planning of a new warehouse or storage facility. it is of equal value to the warehouse manager. Chief among them is the walk distance to exit the building in the event of a fire (i.e. �egress� distance). rack or storage locations may need to be removed from the design to comply with the maximum egress distance. lights and exit signs may need to be added within the rack to light the egress path..
