HIGH PILE STORAGE SYSTEMS

If your facility stores non-hazardous commodities over 12 feet high or high-hazard materials over 6 feet high, you’re required to comply with high pile storage regulations enforced by local fire departments and building officials. Failure to meet these standards can result in fines, operational delays, or safety hazards.

DockUp Systems helps warehouse operators and facility managers navigate the high pile storage permitting process and ensure full compliance with the California Fire Code and local authority requirements.

What Does High Pile Storage Compliance Involve?

According to the Fire Protection International Consortium (FPI), compliance includes four key areas:

  • Commodity Classification – Determining product type, packaging, and flammability

  • Fire Sprinkler Design Criteria – Ensuring your system meets the required discharge and density

  • Fire Code Storage Measures – Includes proper vehicle access, firefighter entry doors, smoke ventilation, and aisle spacing

  • Storage Arrangement Compliance – Ensuring proper exit counts, egress distances, and clearance to sprinklers

Why Get Your High Pile Permit Early?

Before leasing or purchasing a warehouse, it’s critical to evaluate:

  • The age and construction of the building

  • The sprinkler system’s capability

  • The flammability and packaging of your inventory

  • The maximum storage height

Early planning prevents costly surprises and ensures your warehouse can support your operation from day one.

Our Services Include:

  • High Pile Storage Analysis

  • Fire Code Compliance Review

  • Permit Submittals

  • Coordination with Fire Marshals and Building Officials

  • Sprinkler System Assessments

  • Layout Modifications for Code Compliance

Partner With DockUp Systems

At DockUp Systems, we provide expert engineering and permitting services that help your team confidently meet high pile storage requirements. Whether you’re expanding storage capacity, planning a new build, or updating an existing facility, we’ll help you stay compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready.

Contact Us

Make safety and compliance a priority. Contact DockUp Systems today to schedule your high pile storage consultation or permitting review.