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Warehouse & Industrial Dock and Racking Condition Assessment

A property condition assessment of an industrial warehouse focused on loading-dock equipment, dock levelers and seals, and storage rack systems, evaluating material handling infrastructure for safety, capacity compliance, and deferred maintenance.

ASTM E2018RMI ANSI MH16.1OSHA 1910.176

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Loading Dock Doors and Equipment

  • Are overhead dock doors operational, sealing, and free of panel damage? *
  • Are dock levelers functioning through full range with intact lip and platform? *
  • Are dock seals and shelters intact without torn foam or exposed backing? *
  • Are vehicle restraints or wheel chocks present and operational at each position? *
  • Are dock bumpers present and not worn beyond the mounting plate? *
  • Photo of representative dock position

Storage Rack Systems

  • Are rack load-capacity plaques posted and legible per RMI/ANSI MH16.1? *
  • Are rack uprights and frames free of impact damage, bowing, or missing footplates? *
  • Are beam safety clips or locking pins installed at every beam connection? *
  • Are column guards or end-of-aisle protectors installed in traffic areas? *
  • Is anchoring to the floor slab intact at rack base plates? *

Floor Slab and Traffic Surfaces

  • Is the warehouse floor slab free of significant cracking, spalling, or joint deterioration? *
  • Are floor flatness and levelness adequate for forklift and turret traffic?
  • Are floor striping, aisle markings, and pedestrian paths visible? *
  • Are trench drains and floor penetrations sealed and unobstructed?

Building Envelope and Clear Height

  • Is the clear stacking height documented and consistent with tenant use?
  • Are exterior tilt-up or metal panel walls free of cracking, separation, or corrosion? *
  • Are truck court and trailer parking pavements free of major failures? *
  • Are perimeter drainage and grade away from the dock pit adequate? *

Life Safety and Fire Protection

  • Is the sprinkler system commodity classification appropriate for stored materials and rack height? *
  • Are exit paths, fire extinguishers, and pull stations unobstructed by racking or product? *
  • Are flue spaces between back-to-back racks maintained for sprinkler coverage? *

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