by volume
eg 3 cubic metres, 1.5 cubic metres etc.
The cord is sometimes used to describe a measure of firewood. The
cord is not a legal unit of measurement and should not be used.
The Measurement and Product Safety Service (MAPSS) recommends
that references and advertisements to sales by volume should be in
cubic metres (m3).
Firewood sold by measure is sold as a
"thrown measure" unless specifically stated otherwise. This means
that the quantity of wood is measured as if it were thrown into a
container, and not as if it were stacked.
Approved firewood measures
The Measurement and Product Safety Service has introduced a
scheme where firewood merchants can have the measure on their
vehicle approved and certified to hold a stated volume.
When a measure on a vehicle is approved it will have
- a lead seal fixed to each measure with the mark of
verification stamped on it
- individual numbering on each bin or measure
- signwriting on the measure stating its size and that it is
approved eg "MAPSS approved 3m3"g
"MAPSS approved 3m3"
- approval documentation carried in the vehicle at all times.
The measures are usually approved as brim measures. This means
that the contents are correct when level with the top surface of the
measure.
Seller's responsibilities
When firewood is sold by volume, the seller is required to
deliver or send an invoice or delivery notice which shows the
quantity delivered. The invoice may also show:
- date
- name and address of seller
- name and address of purchaser
- description of fuel delivered
- cost.
Penalties
For failing to provide an invoice or
delivery docket a fine up to a maximum of $5,000, on
conviction in the District Court.
Alternatively, an Infringement Offence Notice maybe issued. The
fee for which is $200.
For delivering short measure a fine
up to a maximum of $5,000, on conviction in the District Court.
Alternatively, an Infringement Offence Notice maybe issued. The
fee for which is $500.
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