The Storage Manufacturers Association Industry Group of MHI (SMA) is pleased to announce revisions to two American National Standards: ANSI MH28.2-2022, Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Boltless Shelving and ANSI MH28.3-2022, Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Work Platforms. The revision of these standards aligns with SMA’s continued commitment to develop, maintain and publish standards for design, performance and safe operation of industrial steel work platforms and shelving products.
“These standards were most recently published in 2018,” says Arlin Keck of Steel King Industries, Chair of SMA’s Standards Advisory Committee. “The updates primarily reflect additional guidelines for the design of boltless shelving and work platforms in high seismic areas.”
Developed by MHI and SMA, these revisions represent suggested design practices and operational requirements for industrial steel work platforms and industrial steel boltless shelving. These standards are intended to provide guidance for owners, users, designers, purchasers or specifiers of material handling equipment.
"SMA will be petitioning the International Code Council to adopt these standards into the International Building Code,” said Patrick Davison, MHI’s Director of Standards. “We are optimistic that these standards will be written into the building codes, similar to storage racks.”
Chris Pahls of Steel King Industries and SMA Chair says, “These approved AISC standards and ICC submittals reflect our members continued efforts to improve our industry. There has never been a more exciting time to participate in our growing trade group!”
These documents, along with other industry guides, webinars, and content, can be found on the SMA website at www.mhi.org/sma. For more information on this standard, please contact Patrick Davison, Director of Standards, MHI at pdavison@mhi.org or 704-714-8755. For additional information on the SMA industry Group, contact Anna Harreveld, SMA Managing Executive at aharreveld@mhi.org or 704-714-8762.
About SMA
Established in 1974, the Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) Industry Group member roster is comprised of the industry’s leading suppliers of industrial storage equipment. They supply storage solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. Industrial storage equipment includes steel shelving, industrial work platforms, work and assembly stations, modular drawer equipment, clothing storage lockers, movable base storage equipment, storage containers and directly related equipment.
About MHI
MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, their customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
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