§ 4536.2. Bundles and Bags of Firewood.

(a) Average area of ends: Secure a strap around each end of the bundle or bag of wood to prevent movement during testing and to provide a definite perimeter. Set one end of the bundle or bag on tracing paper large enough to cover the end completely. Draw a line around the perimeter of the bundle or bag on the tracing paper. Transfer the tracing paper to a template graduated in square inches. Count the number of square inches enclosed within the perimeter line (portions of square inches not completely within the perimeter line shall be estimated to the nearest one quarter square inch). Repeat this process on the opposite end of the bundle or box. Calculate the average area.

Average Area = (Area #1 + Area #2) / 2

HISTORY

1. New section filed 9-25-95; operative 3-1-96 (Register 95, No. 39).

2. Editorial correction of formula in subsection (c) (Register 96, No. 10).

Note

Note: Two thin straps, one inch to two inches wide, with connecting buckles, and long enough to easily encircle the bundle or bag, should be used to secure the wood.

(b) Average length of the pieces of wood: Select the five pieces with the greatest girth. Measure the length of the pieces as shown in Figure 8 for boxed wood. Calculate the average length of the pieces of wood.

Average Length = (L<<super>>1 + L<<super>>2 + L<<super>>3 + L<<super>>4 + L<<super>>5 / 5

(c) Calculate the volume of the wood.

Volume of Wood		Average Area		Average Length
(In cu ft)	=	(In Inches)	X	(In Inches) / 1728 In<<super>>3/ft<<super>>3

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12024.11, 12027 and 12107.1, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 12024.11 and 12107.1, Business and Professions Code; and California Hotwood, Inc. v. Henry Voss, et al. (Super. Ct. San Joaquin County, 1991, No. 234613).