Does the warehouse floor loading capacity need to be evidenced? How can this be demonstrated?

Yes, ensuring that the warehouse floor has sufficient load-bearing capacity to safely support the weight of all racking, medicines and equipment is a basic building safety requirement and, in some circumstances, must be demonstrated to the regulatory authority. This is particularly important if you plan to install heavy-duty, high-level racking or store products at a very high density. Load-bearing capacity can usually be demonstrated in the following ways. First, you can consult the building's original plans or Occupation Permit, which will usually state the design floor live load (typically in kPa, or kilopascals). Secondly, if you cannot find these documents, or your intended loading may exceed the original design standard, you must engage a Registered Structural Engineer (RSE) to conduct an on-site survey and structural calculations. The engineer will assess your current racking layout and maximum inventory weight and issue a professional assessment report confirming that the building structure is safe under the intended conditions of use.