Design and Engineering:
1.00 Advance’s quote(s) are based upon the customer supplied materials/drawings/layout/elevations provided at the time of quote.
1.10 The rack system has been designed to meet IBC code (based on local requirements) and RMI/ANSI MH16.1-2023 specifications. Should the code requirements change prior to permit submittal, rack design will be reviewed for code compliance and additional materials may be required.
1.20 As outlined in the RMI specifications, Advance will provide column loading and base detail that reflect the loads imparted to the slab by the rack system. The owner is responsible for providing proof that the slab and subgrade will meet the specifications outlined in the final engineering calculation package. Unless otherwise stated, for anchor design the slab is assumed to have a minimum thickness of 6″ with an f’c = 3,000 PSI. If slab construction information is not available, at additional cost, Advance can provide assistance to determine and document slab load bearing characteristics.
1.30 Any rack repair or relocation projects will be performed within the guidelines published by RMI.
1.40 When required, Advance’s drawings and/or seismic calculations will be stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state/province of the installation at additional cost.
1.50 Capacity Ratings: Unless otherwise noted, all products provided are rated based on Advance standard load tables for installations at sites with no seismic activity. If requested, Advance will certify load capacity for specific installation locations to comply with RMI specifications. This certification will be provided in writing with the job approval package and is valid only for the identified project. Stamped calculations can be provided at an additional cost.
1.60 Customer Provided Specifications: Advance will certify capacity for customer specified systems if Advance is provided with stamped calculations from an Advance approved structural engineer/firm, otherwise all products provided are rated based on Advance standard load tables for installations at sites with no seismic activity.
1.70 Build to Order: Once Advance is released for production, the project may be produced at any time. Any changes to the order after release may result in additional costs. Since all products are built for the order, we can rarely accept a returned product. Advance will do our best to minimize costs for all change orders.
1.80 Intermembering with Other Systems: From time to time, Advance will produce product that intermembers with systems produced by other manufacturers. Advance will evaluate the existing system to ensure that any modifications meet current RMI guidelines and building code. Advance will review site conditions and system design capacity, but cannot be responsible for any issues due to other manufacturer’s product failures, manufacturing errors, improper installation, rack damage, unsupervised repair, failure to notify Advance of job site conditions or other conditions beyond Advance’s control.
1.90 Color Selection: Material finish will be painted per Advance standard colors unless noted/requested otherwise. Changes in colors after receipt of order may incur additional costs.
1.99 Hardware: Advance’s direct/commercial quotes will include all hardware and anchors for the rack system/parts system being quoted. Dealer/distributor quotes will include all hardware; anchors will be excluded.
Permit and Plan Check:
2.00 All permits and plan check/runner fees are excluded. These may be requested and added at an additional cost.
2.10 If a customer wishes to start installation prior to the permit being issued, the customer must accept responsibility for costs related to potential changes to material or project delays that may occur during the permitting process.
2.20 High pile storage permit and sprinkler permit by others. A professional fire protection consultant should be retained by the customer to address any issues with egress, draft curtains, smoke vents, exiting or any other life safety issues pertaining to this facility.
Product Standards:
3.00 Environmental Conditions: Advance’s painted rack systems are designed for dry, interior applications (ambient, cooler or freezer). Advance painted systems are not designed for exterior, wet or wash down applications. Galvanized material finishes can be requested for these aforementioned applications at an additional cost and lead time. Pushback freezer applications must use bolted pallet stops on the beams.
3.10 If required, wire decks are provided at the lowest level of all drive-under and pedestrian tunnels. Wire deck capacity is based on a uniformly distributed load with the pallet resting on the load beams. If worst-case decks are required (pallet will only rest on wire deck, no load beams), these can be provided for an additional cost.
3.20 Advance’s bullnose includes qty (1) standard 3/4″ anchor inside each bullnose protector.
3.30 Quantity (1) Advance standard plastic shims will be included per upright/post. Additional shims may be required/quoted to accommodate excessive slope in the floor. Additional shims required, after receipt of order and without adequate floor/slab details at time of quoting, will be provided and the additional cost communicated to Advance’s customer in the form of a change order. Customer floor/slab assumed flat.
3.40 Special anchors and any/all anchor inspection are excluded.
3.50 Steel weight shown includes drop-off.
3.60 Standard hardware is 3/8″ or 1/2″ grade 5, plated bolts, with standard Hex nuts.
3.70 If specified, Galvanized product is hot dipped and produced to meet ASTM standard A123 (Hot Dip Galvanizing). Note that surface blemishes and minor rust stains are common for structural galvanized product. Galvanized hardware is included unless noted otherwise in the quotation.
Install Standards:
4.00 Installation pricing is based on site conditions outlined in the Installation scope section of Advance’s quote.
4.10 Non-union installation is quoted unless otherwise noted. Work will be performed per ASP safety standards.
4.20 Customer agrees to have the installation area free and clear for unobstructed installation in proper sequential manner to avoid installation delays and potential added cost. Installation delays or remobilizations to the crew may result in added cost.
4.30 Unless otherwise noted, Advance assumes that sufficient indoor storage is provided for all material. Extended outdoor storage is not recommended. Damage to or cleanliness of the material due to outdoor storage is not the responsibility of Advance.
4.40 Installations are based upon a continuous duration onsite to completion. Any remobilizations, unplanned breaks in the schedule, nighttime/weekend and holiday installation may result in additional costs. Standard US holidays are non-working days.
4.50 Racking is shipped clean from the factory. After completing all installation, Advance will manually wipe down first beam level or 8ft and down, whichever is higher, at no additional cost. If the customer would like anything beyond the standard cleaning, there will be additional costs.
4.60 When provided by customer power must be within 100 ft. of working area and of sufficient amperage and positions to support all of installation crews equipment (recharge lifts, power tools, impact guns, lighting, etc…).
4.70 Advance highly recommends that customers unload any existing rack and clear adjacent floor storage areas prior to commencement of work. In cases where a customer is unable or unwilling to unload the rack that Advance is working in, Advance cannot take responsibility for damage to customer product still located in the rack. Unforeseen delays due to lack of access to install areas will be charged to the customer.
4.80 Installation for Dealer/Distributor quotes: Installation is not included unless otherwise noted.
4.90 Advance and our installation company shall not be responsible for repairs or for any other damages or claims arising from any hazard that is not marked or otherwise satisfactorily noted ahead of time.
Freight:
5.00 Freight is quoted from our manufacturing facility in Cedartown, GA or Salt Lake City, UT and includes all current fuel surcharges. Any additional surcharges at time of shipment will be billed at cost.
5.10 Tarping can be provided for flat bed shipments at an added cost. Advance will do our best to suggest tarping during the winter season and when any inclement weather may be foreseen during shipping. If the customer doesn’t want tarping, customer agrees not to hold Advance responsible for any damage to shipment.
5.20 Closed container shipments are available from our Cedartown facility, there is an added packaging and handling cost.
5.30 Advance provides freight estimates as a courtesy to our distributors. Advance prefers the distributor handle their own freight arrangements and payments. If Advance is requested to bill the freight charges, a 15% handling charge will be added to the freight bill. Advance ships the majority of our projects on flat bed trucks. Closed van shipment is available for a nominal added packaging charge. The quantity of trucks is an estimate and can vary depending on shipping sequence and schedule.
5.40 Advance’s quotes that include freight, are based upon even scheduling and full truck capacities. Changes to either may result in additional trucks and/or costs.
Miscellaneous:
6.00 All quotes are based in USD.
6.10 After receipt of order Advance will provide a Order Acknowledgement and approval drawing package. Advance will produce the final product to exactly match what is shown in the signed approval package.
6.20 Order Approval and Delivery Time: A final lead time will be assigned upon receipt of signed Order Acknowledgement and drawings plus completion of credit arrangements. Delays to order approval or credit may result in delivery delays. Advance will not produce material without written approval.
6.30 Prices are valid for 30 days and subject to published steel surcharges in place 3 weeks before shipment. Changes to quantity or job size may affect unit prices, both up or down. To provide the most accurate pricing, unit prices are calculated uniquely for each job.
6.40 Any changes requested after an order is approved and released for production may result in a change order. Since Advance is a ‘build to order’ manufacturing facility, materials/products cannot be returned unless special conditions/circumstances are met.
6.50 Sales tax will be included with all invoices, unless a valid tax-exempt or resellers certificate has been received by Advance. The certificates must be valid for the state that the product is shipped to.
6.60 To provide the best possible pricing, Advance will fabricate steel to custom lengths to match the approved lengths in the drawings. Advance will notify customer of cut off dates from the steel mill required to meet the installation schedule. Changes made to the product after the steel has been produced may result in increased costs due to excess scrap loss.
6.70 Preliminary Lien Notices: On all large projects, Advance will issue a preliminary lien notice. This notice in no way is an indication of concern for our customer’s credit worthiness. Advance will notify distributors prior to issuing the notice. Please contact your sales representative if you have any questions.
6.80 Advance Standard Warranty applies unless otherwise noted.
6.90 Advance Storage Products standard Terms & Conditions apply. Copies can be provided upon request.
6.99 Steel Surcharge: Advance’s prices are based on current steel surcharge levels noted in our quotation. Final pricing may be changed based on steel surcharges in effect 3 weeks prior to the agreed to shipment date.