Will I be required to get a hot (welding) permit?

No. You won’t need a hot work or welding permit when working with Damotech. All Damotech rack repair and rack protection products are engineered as fully bolted solutions, meaning they are installed without any on-site welding, cutting, or torch work. This design choice is intentional and offers several significant advantages for warehouse managers, operations leaders, and safety professionals. Because Damotech’s solutions eliminate the need for welding, your team can keep your facility running with minimal interruption. 

Instead of welding, our repair kits use precision-engineered components—such as heavy-duty structural steel, bolted connections, and anchor points—that are installed quickly and safely. This bolted approach ensures reliable long-term structural performance while allowing certified technicians to work efficiently around your inventory and ongoing operations. 

Products like the DAMO PRO column repair kit and DAMO BRACE repair solution are designed for quick installation. They are built to restore the rack’s original load capacity without ever producing sparks or heat. Additionally, because installations require no welding, many repairs can be completed without unloading the rack, depending on the situation. This helps reduce downtime and eliminates the need for temporary storage or labor-intensive material handling. 

In short, choosing Damotech means you receive a safer, faster, and more operationally efficient repair process, without the hassle of obtaining hot work permits or disrupting your warehouse operations. 

Tip: If you’re considering repairing damaged pallet racks, avoid quick fixes that rely on field welding. Even when performed by experienced welders, on-site welding introduces fire risks, potential weld contamination, temperature-related issues, and strict certification requirements. More importantly, it’s nearly impossible to verify that a field weld restores the rack’s original load capacity. Engineered, bolt-on repair solutions are safer, compliant, and designed for long-term durability in warehouse environments. 

Ready to eliminate risky repairs for good? Speak with a Damotech rack safety expert or request a complimentary damage assessment to discover how our engineered, bolt-on repair kits can permanently repair and protect your racks, without requiring hot work, downtime, or disruption.