RACKING PERMITS
A racking permit must be obtained from the South Interlake Planning District (SIPD) office to authorize the installation or modification of industrial storage racking systems, such as selective pallet racking. The permit ensures that the racking system complies with the Manitoba Building Code and other applicable safety regulations.
Racking permits are required for:
- Installation of new racking
- Significant modifications to existing racking: increasing the height of racking, changing the layout of racking, boosting load capacity of the racking, etc.
- Relocation or expansion of operation: expanding business operations or moving to a new facility where racking is required.
- Building repurposing: when a business operation changes its use/function (e.g., from storage to distribution).
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Applications for Racking Permits must include (but are not limited to):
- Completed Application Form (required for paper applications) (Click Here for PDF);
- Detailed Letter of Intent stating the use of the premises and the purpose of the proposed racking (Guide - Click Here for PDF);
- Floor Plan showing the layout of the proposed racking;
- Letter of Authorization is required if you are applying on behalf of the landowner (Template - Click Here for PDF);
- Slab Certification sealed by a Professional Engineer;
- Sprinkler Drawings showing clearances and changes to the layout;
- Description of Life Safety provisions pursuant to the Manitoba Building Code;
- Letter(s) of Assurance from all design professionals involved;
- Racking Permit Fee in accordance with the SIPD’s Fee Structure By-Law (Click Here for PDF);
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.