WRAPPING AND PACKING Clause Samples
The WRAPPING AND PACKING clause sets requirements for how goods must be packaged and prepared for shipment. It typically specifies standards for materials, methods, and labeling to ensure that products are protected from damage during transit and handling. By establishing clear packaging expectations, this clause helps prevent disputes over damaged goods and ensures that shipments arrive in acceptable condition.
WRAPPING AND PACKING. All articles subject to breakage, denting, scratching, marring, soiling, chafing, or damage shall be wrapped at the specified pickup site, using wrapping material to prevent such damage. This should be accomplished according to the following guidelines:
(a) Establish a work area in a room with easy access to the majority of the items to be packed.
(b) Floors of residences shall be covered by drop cloths or canvas to protect the surface while work is in progress.
(c) Keep packing materials together; do not allow them to become scattered throughout the house.
(d) All packing materials, boxes, and containers must be dry, clean, in sound condition, free of substances that might damage the contents, and of sufficient strength to protect the contents.
(e) New cartons shall be used for packaging box springs, mattresses, linens, bedding and clothing.
(f) Chinaware, mattresses, box springs, clothing, kitchenware, small electrical appliances, books and similar items shall be packed and sealed at residence.
(g) Disassemble large or bulky items if this can be done without damage to the item. Nuts, bolts, screws, or other hardware shall be securely wrapped in plastic or paper, and clearly marked. This packet should be securely attached to the articles from which removed, but not in a manner that could damage the article.
(h) Legs or other articles removed from furniture shall be properly wrapped, bundled together, identified (such as "dining room table legs, 6 each") and listed separately on the Inventory List, indicating the items on the Inventory List to which they belong.
(i) Make a note of the articles requiring special handling and assure that these items are packed and handled and containers marked, accordingly.
(j) Before leaving the premises, check with the client to make sure all desired packing has been completed. If packing is completed, clean up and remove all debris from the area.
WRAPPING AND PACKING. All articles subject to breakage, denting, scratching, marring, soiling, chafing, or damage shall be wrapped at the specified pickup site, using wrapping material to prevent such damage. This should be accomplished according to the following guidelines:
(a) Establish a work area in a room with easy access to the majority of the items to be packed.
(b) Floors of residences shall be covered by drop cloths or canvas to protect the surface while work is in progress.
(c) Keep packing materials together; do not allow them to become scattered throughout the house.
(d) All packing materials, boxes, and containers must be dry, clean, in sound condition, free of substances that might damage the contents, and of sufficient strength to protect the contents.
(e) New cartons shall be used for packaging box springs, mattresses, linens, bedding and clothing.
(f) Chinaware, mattresses, box springs, clothing, kitchenware, small electrical appliances, books and similar items shall be packed and sealed at residence.
(g) Disassemble large or bulky items if this can be done without damage to the item. Nuts, bolts, screws, or other hardware shall be securely wrapped in plastic or paper, and clearly marked. This packet should be securely attached to the articles from which removed, but not in a manner that could damage the article.