Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-14 - STATE WAREHOUSE DIVISION
Subject 40-14-4 - STORAGE
Rule 40-14-4-.02 - Cotton Storage
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) There will be a minimum of two cotton examinations per year. All cotton stored in a licensed warehouse must be aligned both vertically and horizontally so as to facilitate ready tag check and bale count.
(2) Tag aisles (walk aisles, fire aisles or work aisles) must be provided as follows:
(3) When stacked on end, two or more high, additional bales may be stacked on end, single height, within the above mentioned tag aisles, provided they do not preclude ready access to all bale tags and/or provided ample head room of six feet or more, in the clear, remains above the bales stacked in the tag aisles.
(4) The height of stacks must not exceed three high when stacked end on end or eight high when stacked flat.
(5) A fire aisle of at least five feet must be provided for or between each 12,000 cubic foot block of cotton. Twelve thousand (12,000) cubic feet will accommodate approximately the following number of bales:
Flat cotton |
300 |
Gin Std. Cotton |
550 |
Std. Density cotton |
600 |
Hi Density cotton |
800 |
(6) Work aisles across or through buildings or from main entrances to each block of 300 bales must be provided in each warehouse or compartment as follows:
(7) Upon request, the Commissioner may grant exemptions to this rule when such request is deemed justified, based on acceptable industry practices, and when such request would not violate safety standards or compromise the integrity of regulatory inspection.
Ga. 1953, p. 412. O.C.G.A. § 10-4-1et. seq.