The design of a logistics warehouse requires compliance with various regulations that ensure safety, efficiency, and legal conformity. Below are the main applicable regulations.

1. Occupational Safety Regulations

• Legislative Decree 81/2008: obligation of the Risk Assessment Document (RAD).
• Risk identification: load handling, machinery use, fire risk.
• Mandatory training on safety and emergencies.
• Equipment compliance (Legislative Decree 81/2008, Presidential Decree 459/1996).
• Periodic inspection of shelving, systems, and PPE.

2. Fire Safety Regulations

• Ministerial Decree March 10, 1998: fire risk assessment and preventive measures.
• Ministerial Decree August 3, 2015: fire safety design (Fire Prevention Code).
• CPI: mandatory for warehouses >1,000 m² or with hazardous goods.
• Marked escape routes, fire safety systems, emergency plan, evacuation drills.

3. Urban and Environmental Regulations

Urban Planning and Construction

• Building permit and compliance with local PRC.
• Seismic regulations (Ministerial Decree January 17, 2018).
• Mandatory energy certification.

Environmental Regulations

• Legislative Decree 152/2006: waste management, emissions, effluents.
• Environmental certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS.

4. Logistics and Handling Regulations

• Legislative Decree 81/2008, Title VI: manual handling, limits, and safety.
• Safety standards for automated systems (AGV, robots, conveyors).
• Signage compliant with Annex XXV.

5. Transport and Goods Regulations

• ADR: requirements for hazardous goods (labeling, containers, training).
• HACCP: food safety for food warehouses.
• Goods traceability according to EC Regulation 178/2002.

6. Shelving Regulations

• UNI EN 15620: tolerances and maneuvering spaces.
• UNI EN 15635: use and maintenance of industrial shelving.
• Periodic checks and records.

7. Electrical and Plant Regulations

• Ministerial Decree 37/2008 and CEI 64-8: electrical system design.
• Obligation of system verification and certification.
• UNI EN 12464-1: lighting levels for work environments.
• Ventilation and air conditioning systems compliant with Legislative Decree. 81/2008.

8. Staff Training

• Mandatory training for forklift operators, lift truck operators, and automated system operators (State-Regions Agreement 22/02/2012).
• Fire and first aid courses included in the emergency plan.

Alberto Lichene

Consulente Logistico

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