At 07:33 AM 3/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>List,  I'm in need of some fairly quick help.  I'm in the process of
>updating our procedure on the use of outsourced records centers , at the
>individual facility level.
>The new draft ARMA checklist will be/was a great help and will be part of
>the review process.  In the procedure we talk about the vendor Maintaining
>racking installations and safety control programs that meet the prevailing
>professional standards for earthquake, fire and other potential disaster
>situations.  I know that NFPA 232 covers  fire and many of the related
>standards .

You may also want to look at 36CFR, Subpart B, Part 1228, Subpart K on
Facility Standards for construction.

>Where can I find the other major  prevailing professional
>standards for earthquake,etc and what could I be missing.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=seismic+design+standards+for+storage+racks

Specifically, take a look at this document which may provide some leads for you

http://www.mhia.org/psc/pdf/rmi/204.pdf

Larry

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