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Is there any rule that states how high pallets of products can be stacked on the floor? Our staff wants to stack four and one-half foot tall pallet/products three high, and I am seeing a possibly unsafe situation with this. I cannot locate any written rules.
  • Posted 2 May 2013 22:39
  • By susan_m
  • joined 2 May'13 - 5 messages
  • Illinois, United States
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Brian,
Thank you for your assistance on this.
  • Posted 3 May 2013 01:33
  • By susan_m
  • joined 2 May'13 - 5 messages
  • Illinois, United States
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Susan, A guideline I always worked with is based on a secured, vertically solid load column. It says the stack height should not exceed 6 times the narrowest base dimension. I.E.: If the load is solidly packed cases, interlocking layers, without head space in the cases, and measures 40" x 48", the top of the column should not exceed 240" high.
If the pallet is 48" x 40" GMA, but overhangs the product stored on it, the rule applies to the product dimension, not the pallet dimension.
Common sense adjustments need to be made if the cases or product are not of sufficient columnar strength to support the weight without crush or lean.
  • Posted 3 May 2013 01:27
  • By BrianS
  • joined 7 Apr'05 - 26 messages
  • Texas, United States
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