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These two member advisories were Šrst published in eNews in September 2018. If you have questions about this advisory or other related practice matters, please contact Amy Fernandes, P.Eng., Practice Advisor, at afernandes@egbc.ca.

CLARI F ICAT ION ON F I ELD REV I EWS AND CONSTRUCT ION DEF ICI ENCI ES , SAFETY A number of Engineers and Geoscientists

regulations apply to other types of steel storage racks such as drive-in or drive- through racks, push-back racks, and other similar types of industrial racks. The new regulations outline the worker safety requirements for racks in workplaces to ensure employers understand the Reviews, Construction DeÅciencies and Safety” provides clariÅcation on Åeld reviews as they are deÅned in the BC Building Code , diÈering from inspections performed by authorities having jurisdiction to conÅrm compliance with code or bylaw requirements. the engineer in relation to construction safety, the association has issued a member advisory to provide guidance. “Member Advisory: 2018-04 - Field

The advisory discusses the treatment of deÅciencies identiÅed by Åeld reviews and provides context for what constitutes construction safety aspects as they relate to the registered professional’s role and responsibilities. This member advisory, as well as other practice resources, is available on the association’s Practice Guidelines webpage, egbc.ca/guidelines.

BC professional practice guidelines address the roles and responsibilities of registered professionals and other parties involved in various aspects of building projects. In response to concerns from members about misinterpretation by project participants regarding how the engineer of record’s Åeld review relates to addressing construction deÅciencies, and the role of

NEW REGULAT IONS FOR STEEL STORAGE RACKS Steel storage racks, particularly pallet racks, are commonly used in modern warehouses, manufacturing facilities, ‘big box’ retail centers, and other storage

hazards, their responsibilities, and the procedures that must be in place with respect to these structures. This member advisory, as well as other practice resources, is available on the association’s Practice Guidelines webpage, egbc.ca/guidelines .

and distribution facilities. Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulatio n regarding storage racks came into eÈect January 1, 2018. Recently, Engineers and Geoscientists BC published an advisory notice to members on this topic. Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s “Member Advisory 2018-05 - New Regulations for Steel Storage Racks” discusses the changes in OHS Regulation 4.43.1 – Storage Racks, under Part 4: General Conditions, and presents related considerations for geotechnical aspects related to seismic design, permitting and design requirements, and damaged racking. The new regulations in Section 4.43.1 – Storage Racks, apply to steel storage racks made of steel frames, beams, and associated accessories that are assembled into a structure to support materials and products. Common types of steel storage racks are pallet racks and cantilever racks, however the new

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