Buying Firewood? Don't Get Burned!
October 23, 2024 – Mariposa, CA – Check out these helpful tips from Mariposa County Department of Weights and Measures.
If you plan to purchase firewood this year, please take a look at these important reminders:
- Firewood can only be sold by cord, fraction of a cord, or cubic volume for bundled firewood.
- Get a receipt from the seller. It's required by State law.
- Measure the wood when it is delivered or picked up so you know how much you received.
- A pre-measured rack designed to hold 128 cubic feet is helpful to check your cord measurement.
- State law says cords should be stacked and stowed neatly in line or rows.
- If you think you were shorted, measure the wood before using any!
These tips are designed to help you be sure that you are getting what you paid for. If you experience an issue with a seller, contact the Mariposa County Department of Weights and Measures at 1-209-966-2075 before you burn any wood.
Source: Mariposa County
