B-R19

Storage orientation — Reference record

Shelf orientation and access direction affect how a stored enclosure is understood and retrieved. Describe both the shelf and the object.

Storage orientation
Illustrative reference; not a tested product or a certification.
Reference recordWorking notes
OverviewStorage orientation
Practical exampleDraw the intended spine, top and opening directions on a shelf reference sketch.
Limits and interpretationA reference layout does not establish shelf loading capacity or environmental suitability.
Document controlReference edition 2026.11
Measurements and examples are descriptive, not acceptance criteria.

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