Title 47
Weights and Measures

Chapter 12
Firewood and Charcoal

R.I. Gen. Laws § 47-12-1

§ 47-12-1. Standard cord.

The cord shall measure in quantity equal to a cord of eight feet (8′) in length, four feet (4′) in width, and four feet (4′) in height, including one-half (½) of the kerf, and be well stowed and closely laid together.

History of Section.
G. L. 1896, ch. 149, § 1; G. L. 1909, ch. 175, § 1; G. L. 1923, ch. 206, § 1; G. L. 1938, ch. 411, § 1; G. L. 1956, § 47-12-1; P.L. 1980, ch. 203, § 1.