Fire code-compatible, high load bearing-compatible, and user and stored goods loading and unloading-safe storage rack shelving

摘要

An improved fire code-compatible and high load bearing-compatible storage rack shelving of the type having a plurality of apertures, each of which surrounded by a vertically-depending flange terminating in a free edge. The improvement includes the free edge of each vertically-depending flange being directed in a direction that avoids contact therewith from below, such as in a direction other than down, so as to be safe for users working, and stored goods being loaded and unloaded, directly therebelow. In an embodiment, the free edge of each vertically-depending flange is rolled in a direction away from an associated aperture. In another embodiment, the free edge of each vertically-depending flange is formed into a C-channel, in a direction away from an associated aperture. In still another embodiment, the free edge of each vertically-depending flange is formed into a box-channel, in a direction away from an associated aperture.