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Re: Shelves in the pit

I would interpret rule 3.7.4.1, "Teams cannot build any structure that supports people, or items for storage, above the work area in their team pit station."

in that the word "ABOVE" is interpreted to to mean that you can't build ANYTHING that is more than 10' off the floor. Nada, zip.....

But, if your pit contained "safe" shelves in the back for tools, etc that were 6'-8' high, and didn't require a ladder to access, my assumption is that is OK. Try NOT to build shelves that would block the side-to-side view of your next-door pit neighbors nor to impede the in-out workflow of your own team/robot.

Think of creative ways to re-use your shipping crate as a "closet" or as mini-tables too.....just as long as they're sturdy, the regioanl safety judges shouldn't have a problem.
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