Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-90.23

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 21-90.23 - Storing of products

Bulk grain in storage shall be stored in such a manner that the amount of grain in the storage facility can be readily determined. A product other than bulk grain shall be stored in such a manner that it can be readily inspected and the amount and kind thereof determined. The maintenance, conditioning, care, or surveillance shall be given to stored products as is required to maintain the quality, grade, and safe storage of the products. Nothing shall be placed or stored in a licensed facility that will in any way contaminate the stored products or cause any degrading of grade or value. Storage facilities shall not be overfilled. There shall be sufficient overhead airspace to provide adequate ventilation and to allow the examiner to readily determine the quality and quantity of the grain. The bureau chief may require the installation of overhead ventilation fans in facilities when in the bureau chief's judgment such fans are needed to preserve the quality of stored products. The bureau chief may require the installation of aeration equipment in storage facilities when it is deemed necessary to preserve the quality of stored products.

(1)Storage of contaminating products or more than one type of agricultural product. Facilities may be licensed for both bulk grain and agricultural products other than bulk grain; however, if products of a contaminating nature are stored in the facility, the facility shall be removed from the license for any other agricultural products. If more than one type of an agricultural product is being stored in a facility, proper measures shall be implemented to keep such products from intermingling.

(2)Stored products in licensed facilities. All stored products shall be maintained in licensed facilities.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 203C.2, 203C.8 and 203C.16.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-90.23

ARC 9388B, lAB 2/23/11, effective 3/30/11