Question 1

How can I reduce safety risks created by overloaded racks, pallet stacks in aisles, and makeshift storage platforms?

Accepted Answer

Engineered structural steel eliminates guesswork. Purpose-built racks, mezzanines, and work platforms are calculated for known loads, braced against impact, and installed by certified millwright and rigging services. The result: no sagging beams, toppling pallet stacks, or blocked aisles—just code-compliant storage that keeps people, product, and production safe.

Relying on improvised pallet stacks or store-bought shelving may seem economical, but it creates hidden liabilities: uneven loading, unanchored frames, and narrow aisles that invite collisions. PEC’s structural steel fabrication team designs every member to the exact dead and live loads your process demands, then details gussets, baseplates, and seismic bracing that meet OSHA, IBC, and ANSI MH16 rack standards.

Because we self-perform millwright and rigging services, the same crew that welds your beams also erects and aligns them—guaranteeing load paths are uninterrupted from deck plate to foundation. Integrated kick-plates, safety rails, and mesh panels stop items from falling, while wide clear-span bays keep fork-truck traffic flowing.

Our turnkey industrial contracting approach means electrical control systems integration and overhead sprinklers can be incorporated during fabrication, so nothing gets field-notched later—a common cause of weakened members. Finally, certified weld inspections and stamped drawings document the structure’s capacity, giving you verifiable proof that racks will not collapse even during peak production surges. In short, engineered steel transforms ad-hoc storage into a predictable, maintainable asset that protects workers, preserves inventory, and supports future automation upgrades without expensive rework.

Question 2

How does PEC meet ADA, IBC and OSHA interior codes?

Accepted Answer

Process Equipment & Controls (PEC) meets ADA, IBC, and OSHA interior codes by combining licensed professional engineering with rigorous safety procedures. Every project undergoes multi-disciplinary design reviews, stamped drawings, and on-site inspections to verify clearances, signage, ergonomics, and structural integrity before commissioning, ensuring full regulatory compliance and safe, accessible operation.

PEC’s compliance strategy begins in the proposal phase, where its licensed mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers map project requirements to the latest editions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the International Building Code (IBC), and applicable OSHA standards.

CAD models incorporate proper aisle widths, hand-rail heights, guard loads, and accessible reach ranges; any custom platform or control panel is designed to meet ADA clear floor space and IBC structural loading criteria. For OSHA alignment, PEC’s safety team conducts Job Safety Analyses and specifies approved fall-arrest anchors, non-slip walking surfaces, lockout/tagout points, and high-visibility identification labels.

All drawings are PE-stamped and submitted for authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) review. During fabrication, PEC uses UL-listed components and performs factory acceptance tests that simulate worst-case loads. Field technicians then install the equipment, execute OSHA-mandated safety orientations, and document the installation with as-built measurements.

A final walkthrough with the customer confirms that ramps, stairs, and controls are fully accessible and code-compliant, giving clients a regulation-ready solution.

Question 3

What electrical licenses does PEC hold (unrestricted & low-voltage)?

Accepted Answer

Process Equipment and Controls (PEC) is registered in Georgia as both a Statewide Electrical Contractor – Class II (Unrestricted) and a Statewide Low-Voltage Contractor – Unrestricted (LVU). These two licenses authorize PEC to handle any power distribution, controls, data-com, security, or other low-voltage wiring your facility requires.

Because PEC holds Georgia’s top-tier Electrical Contractor – Class II (often called the “unrestricted” license) as well as the companion Low-Voltage Contractor – Unrestricted (LVU) credential, you get one fully qualified partner for every layer of plant wiring and controls.

The unrestricted electrical license lets PEC’s master electricians install, modify, and service high-energy systems—from switchgear and MCCs to ABB drives and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC panels—without size or voltage limits. The LVU license extends that authority to data, instrumentation, security, and communications circuits, so the same crew can integrate sensors, SCADA networks, and robot I/O right alongside the main power drops.

For you, that means fewer hand-offs, cleaner schedules, and a single point of accountability. PEC’s in-house team combines millwright and rigging services with licensed electrical control systems integration, eliminating the coordination gaps that plague multi-vendor projects and helping your production line come back online faster.

Whether you’re planning a full manufacturing plant relocation or upgrading a food-processing line, PEC’s dual licensing ensures every conduit, junction box, and Ethernet drop is code-compliant and backed by one turnkey industrial maintenance contractor.

Question 4

What industrial lighting or code-compliant power upgrades can PEC install?

Accepted Answer

PEC installs code-compliant industrial lighting—LED high-bay, task, wet-location, explosion-proof, and emergency safety fixtures—and power system upgrades such as new 480/277 V panels, switchgear, transformers, bus-ducts, motor-control centers, GFCI circuits, and arc-flash-labeled disconnects, all designed and installed to meet NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and ADA/IBC standards.

As an industrial maintenance contractor and electrical control systems integrator, PEC delivers turnkey lighting and power retrofits that keep your lines bright, safe, and within code. Our Industrial Lighting Systems team designs and installs energy-efficient LED high-bay fixtures, task lighting for inspection areas, wet-location luminaires, explosion-proof housings for hazardous zones, plus clearly marked emergency and e-stop lights—everything engineered to survive heat, dust, and vibration in food, automotive, or general manufacturing plants.

On the power side, PEC’s licensed electricians upgrade or add 3-phase service drops, UL-listed switchgear, 480 V and 277/120 V lighting panels, bus-ducts, MCCs, and dedicated VFD or PLC circuits. We perform load calculations, arc-flash risk assessments, and provide NFPA 70E labeling so your new infrastructure passes inspection the first time. Ground-fault protection, clean power filtration, and lock-out/tag-out hardware are integrated from day one, ensuring OSHA and IBC compliance while reducing nuisance trips and downtime.

Because PEC offers millwright and rigging services, custom metal fabrication, and PLC programming under one roof, you get a single point of contact who can reroute conduit, fabricate light poles, and tie lighting controls into your SCADA system without juggling multiple vendors. Visit https://processequipmentandcontrols.com/service/electrical-controls/industrial-lighting/ to see how our industrial process equipment services team can tailor a lighting or power upgrade that improves efficiency and keeps production running safely.

Question 5

What welding procedures and certifications does PEC hold (AWS, AISC, 6G, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Process Equipment and Controls’ welders are AWS-certified and qualified in all major positions—including 6G pipe—under written Welding Procedure Specifications that mirror AWS D1.1/D1.6 structural-steel codes and ASME Section IX for process piping. Fabrication and erection work is performed to AISC and OSHA standards for full code compliance.

Behind every PEC project is a rigorous welding program built for demanding industrial process equipment services. All shop and field welders carry current AWS certifications, and each has proven proficiency in the toughest all-position, 6G pipe test.

PEC maintains qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum in accordance with AWS D1.1 structural-steel and D1.6 stainless codes, as well as ASME Section IX for pressure and process piping. These documented procedures are backed by continuous welder performance tracking and third-party nondestructive testing when required.

For structural steel platforms, mezzanines, and custom metal fabrication, our structural steel division follows American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) guidelines—ensuring every beam, column, and connection meets the quality expectations of general contractors and plant owners. Each weld joint is inspected by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and materials are fully traceable for OSHA and client audits.

The result is repeatable, code-compliant welds that stand up to vibration, wash-down, and high-temperature service—critical for food & beverage, automotive, and bio-science plants. By keeping certified talent, QA documentation, and fabrication equipment under one roof, PEC delivers turnkey industrial maintenance services Georgia manufacturers can trust to minimize downtime and maximize safety.

Certifications, Codes & Compliance

How can I reduce safety risks created by overloaded racks, pallet stacks in aisles, and makeshift storage platforms?

How does PEC meet ADA, IBC and OSHA interior codes?

What electrical licenses does PEC hold (unrestricted & low-voltage)?

What industrial lighting or code-compliant power upgrades can PEC install?

What welding procedures and certifications does PEC hold (AWS, AISC, 6G, etc.)?