Inspection, documented for Ontario.
Annual + post-impact inspections by trained inspectors. CSA A344-17 aligned. MLITSD-ready signed PDF reports. 24–48 hr emergency dispatch across the GTA.
A complete rack-safety audit, documented.
A 416 Industrial rack inspection is a complete structural audit of your pallet racking — frame uprights, beams, footplates, braces, decks, anchors — measured against the manufacturer spec and CSA A344-17.
The inspector walks every aisle. Every damaged element is photographed, classified by severity (green / amber / red), and logged with a recommended remediation. The output is a signed PDF report ready for your MLITSD inspector or insurance carrier on request.
For active warehouses, we schedule the inspection during off-peak hours and use lift equipment that doesn't disrupt pick paths. For impact events, we maintain an on-call rotation that gets an inspector on-site within 24–48 hours.
Four steps. No surprises.
Schedule
Send your facility address and racking layout. We confirm scope + timing within 24 hours, off-peak preferred.
Inspect
Trained inspector walks every aisle. Frames, beams, footplates, braces, decks measured + photographed.
Report
Severity-classified findings (green / amber / red) with recommended remediation. Signed PDF within 5 business days.
Remediate
If repair is needed, our crew quotes immediately. Same-day acknowledgement for any red-severity finding.
What you get, in your hands.
Signed PDF Inspection Report
Aisle-by-aisle findings, photographed and classified. MLITSD-ready format. Includes manufacturer specs, measured deflections, and severity-coded remediation list.
CAD Marked-Up Floor Plan
Your existing CAD layout (or a fresh trace if you don't have one) with damaged elements color-coded. Useful for warehouse-manager handoff + future audits.
Repair Quote (if applicable)
Same day. Itemized parts + labour. Our crew quotes its own work, so the repair price you see is the price you pay — no day-rate sub-contractor markup.
Annual Re-Inspection Reminder
We track your inspection cycle and ping you 30 days before re-inspection due. Optional automatic re-scheduling.
Aligned with Ontario's current standards.
CSA A344-17
User guide for steel storage racks. Every report cross-references the relevant clauses for damaged element classification (green / amber / red severity).
ANSI MH16.1 (RMI)
Rack Manufacturers Institute specification. Aligns with the manufacturer specs from teardrop, structural, and box-beam systems sold across North America.
Bill 41 (Working for Workers)
Working for Workers Four Act 2024. Raised corporate OHSA fines to $2M. Annual rack inspections are part of the documented due-diligence chain for employers.
Systems we most often work with.
See what an inspection report looks like
5-page sample inspection report PDF in MLITSD-ready format. Severity classification, finding examples, recommended actions, references to CSA A344-17 clauses.
Questions we hear most.
How often should our racking be inspected?
CSA A344-17 recommends annual inspection by a competent person, plus immediate post-impact inspection any time a forklift or other equipment makes contact with a rack frame. For high-velocity warehouses, we recommend semi-annual visual inspections by the operator's own staff plus the annual certified inspection by 416.
What does a rack inspection cost?
Pricing depends on aisle count, ceiling height, and accessibility. As a benchmark, a typical 50,000 sq ft warehouse with 800 pallet positions is in the $1,800–$2,500 range for the full inspection + signed PDF report. Send us your facility size and we'll quote within 24 hours.
What's the difference between a "competent person" and an "engineer"?
CSA A344-17 distinguishes between annual inspections (by a "competent person" — trained, knowledgeable, capable of identifying hazards) and engineering-level structural assessments (signed by a P.Eng). 416 Industrial's inspectors are trained competent persons. For load-rating changes or post-major-impact assessments where structural integrity is in question, we engage our P.Eng of record under our Engineering & Design service.
Can you inspect racking that wasn't installed by 416?
Yes — most of our inspections are on systems installed by other firms (or systems where the original installer no longer exists). We work from manufacturer specs (when available) or from the manufacturer plates on the frame.
How quickly can you respond to an impact event?
Same-day acknowledgement, on-site within 24-48 hours for active GTA accounts. We maintain an on-call inspector rotation specifically for this. Call (647) 692-4416 and ask for emergency dispatch.
Aisles built to spec.
Stock warehouse footage — real 416 install footage lands with the photoshoot.
Send your facility address. We'll send a scheduled date in 24 hours.
Annual or post-impact — severity-classified, MLITSD-ready, no obligation. If we find something, the same in-house crew can repair and re-certify it.
60 seconds · no obligation · across the GTA · (647) 692-4416