Engineering & Rack Design

In most cases, yes. Pallet racking in Canada should be designed to CSA S345, and municipalities require stamped engineering drawings before a rack permit is issued. NAS Group's licensed in-house engineers design racking layouts around your building, inventory, and workflow, and provide the stamped drawings and seismic calculations you need for permits across Canada.

A rack permit application is typically supported by an AutoCAD rack layout, detailed elevations, seismic calculations, and professionally engineered stamped drawings. NAS Group provides all of these, along with As-Built documentation showing rack load capacities once your system is installed.

Yes. If you have existing racking that needs certification, NAS Group's engineering team can assess your system and provide the documentation and stamped drawings needed to confirm it meets design and safety requirements. NAS Group also offers rack inspections to identify any issues that need to be addressed.

It depends on your province. In Ontario, new or modified racking may require a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) before it goes into use, while other provinces typically require stamped structural drawings by a Professional Engineer licensed in that province. NAS Group's engineers provide PSR documentation, stamped drawings, manufacturer certifications, and rack inspections to help confirm your system meets the requirements where your facility is located.

Look for a manufacturer with R-Mark® certification from the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI), which confirms racking is designed and tested to recognized industry standards. NAS Group holds dual R-Mark® certifications, its welding practices are certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), and every design it produces is engineered to CSA S345.