SEMA Guidelines

Below you’ll find detailed information about the tolerances currently allowed under the SEMA Guidelines including:-

  • The acceptable tolerances in beam, upright and bracing deformation
  • The proper clearances between racking and pallets
  • A flowchart showing the procedure for addressing the different "traffic light" fault states. 

Simply click on the relevant link or image to download a PDF file.

Bay beam deflection span over 200

Bay beam deflection span over 200 with data

Beam measurement

Damage flow chart

Face elevation gap requirements

Frame impact damage

Rack end elevation gap requirements



Beam Deflection Tolerance SEMA Guideline

Pallet Clearances SEMA Guidline

Damage Flowchart SEMA Guideline

Pallet Clearance Front Elevation SEMA Guideline

Impact Damage to APR SEMA Guideline

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