2007-07-01

General and Technical Requirements for Closed Warehouses in the Warehouse Receipt System

The Head of the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency issued Regulation No. 03/BAPPEBTI/PER-SRG/7/2007 establishing mandatory general and technical standards for closed warehouses storing agricultural commodities under the warehouse receipt system. The regulation defines specific location, construction, facility, and equipment requirements, while classifying warehouses into three quality tiers (A, B, and C) based on their compliance with these technical specifications. These standards ensure the preservation of commodity quality, safety of personnel, and operational efficiency for goods with a minimum storage life of three months.

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APPENDIX of the Regulation of the Head of the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency Number: 03/BAPPEBTI/PER-SRG/7/2007 Date: 9 July 2007

APPENDIX TO THE REGULATION OF THE HEAD OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING REGULATORY AGENCY NUMBER: 03/BAPPEBTI/PER-SRG/7/2007 DATE: 9 JULY 2007 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSED WAREHOUSES IN THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM

  1. Scope These technical provisions establish general warehouse requirements for agricultural commodities, including crop and plantation products that have a minimum storage life of 3 (three) months and are packaged in sacks. The warehouses referred to in these provisions are all non-moving and immovable rooms intended not for public access, but specifically for use as storage for goods that can be traded generally. These technical provisions cover definitions, classification, general requirements, and technical requirements for warehouses for agricultural commodities.

  2. Terms and Definitions 2.1 Non-expired fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher that is still functional and can be used properly. 2.2 Hazardous chemicals are chemicals containing hazardous and/or toxic substances that, due to their properties (corrosive, oxidizer, reactive, radioactive, explosive, or flammable) and/or their concentration and/or quantity, either directly or indirectly, can pollute the environment and/or endanger human health, the survival of humans and/or other living organisms. 2.3 Former chemical plant location is a site that was previously used as a hazardous chemical plant. 2.4 Former waste disposal site is a site that was previously used as a Final Waste Disposal Site (TPA). 2.5 Mooring and loading/unloading facilities are facilities that must be available for agricultural commodity warehouses located near or alongside other access routes via waterways. 2.6 Class I road is an arterial road that can be traversed by motor vehicles including loads with a width not exceeding 2,500 millimeters, a length not exceeding 18,000 millimeters, and a maximum allowable axle load greater than 10 tons. 2.7 Class II road is an arterial road that can be traversed by motor vehicles including loads with a width not exceeding 2,500 millimeters, a length not exceeding 18,000 millimeters, and a maximum allowable axle load of 10 tons. 2.8 Class IIIA road is an arterial or collector road that can be traversed by motor vehicles including loads with a width not exceeding 2,500 millimeters, a length not exceeding 18,000 millimeters, and a maximum allowable axle load of 8 tons. 2.9 Class IIIB road is a collector road that can be traversed by motor vehicles including loads with a width not exceeding 2,500 millimeters, a length not exceeding 12,000 millimeters, and a maximum allowable axle load of 8 tons. 2.10 Class IIIC road is a local road that can be traversed by motor vehicles including loads with a width not exceeding 2,100 millimeters, a length not exceeding 9,000 millimeters, and a maximum allowable axle load of 8 tons. 2.11 Canopy is a roof on a porch located above the warehouse door. 2.12 Warehouse classification is the grouping of warehouse classes based on compliance with general and technical warehouse requirements, consisting of location, building construction, facilities, and warehouse equipment completeness as Class A, B, or C Warehouses. 2.13 Crop and plantation commodities are unprocessed crop and plantation cultivation products, for example, corn, soybeans, paddy, rice, cocoa, coffee. 2.14 Fire lane is a lane located between stacks and the warehouse building wall, functioning to facilitate fire extinguishing in the event of a fire. 2.15 Main lane is a lane located between stacks connecting doors or leading to a single door, functioning for the entry/exit of goods. 2.16 Cross lane is a lane located crossing perpendicularly to the main lane, used to facilitate stacking and removal of goods. 2.17 Staple lane is a lane located between two stacks and cutting perpendicularly to the main lane and/or cross lane. 2.18 Pallet is a stack base made of wood or plastic arranged in one direction and separated by cross beams, so that there is space for air circulation. 2.19 Technical requirements for agricultural commodity warehouses are requirements related to building construction, facilities, and warehouse equipment. 2.20 General requirements for agricultural commodity warehouses are requirements related to the warehouse location. 2.21 Staple ladder is a ladder used to reach the top of the staple/stack. 2.23 Seal mark is a valid seal mark given by the competent authority based on accuracy of measuring, weighing, and counting instruments and is done periodically. 2.23 Eaves are the floor around the warehouse building that is still roofed. 2.24 Ventilation is a hole or device used to regulate the free flow of air in and out.

  3. Agricultural Commodity Warehouse Requirements 3.1 General Requirements The warehouse location must meet the following requirements: a. Near or alongside Class I, II, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC roads or other access via waterways to facilitate entry and exit of the warehouse area, thereby ensuring smooth loading/unloading and distribution activities. b. In an area safe from floods and landslides. c. Far from hazardous chemical plants or warehouses, Public Fuel Filling Stations and/or waste/chemical waste disposal sites. d. Separated from other surrounding buildings so that the security and safety of stored goods are more guaranteed and do not disturb the safety of surrounding residents. e. Not located on former waste disposal sites and former chemical plants.

3.2 Technical Requirements 3.2.1 Warehouse Building Construction Warehouse building construction must meet the following requirements: a. The warehouse building frame must be sturdy to maintain the quality of goods and human safety. b. The warehouse roof, which can be equipped with lighting roofs, must be made of sufficiently strong and non-leaking materials. c. The warehouse building walls must be sturdy. d. The warehouse floor must be made of concrete or other strong materials to withstand the weight of stored goods according to the maximum warehouse capacity and be free from groundwater seepage. e. Gutters must be made of strong materials and ensure smooth water flow. f. Doors must be made of strong, durable materials, equipped with strong locks, and have canopies to ensure smooth entry and exit of goods. g. Ventilation must be covered with wire mesh to avoid disturbances from birds, rats, and other pests. h. The warehouse building must have eaves of adequate width so that rainwater does not hit the warehouse walls. i. The warehouse building is advised to be oriented east-west to minimize direct exposure to sunlight.

3.2.2 Warehouse Facilities Warehouses must have the following facilities: a. Adequate lane arrangement identity to support smooth storage of goods and access for entry/exit. b. Water and electricity installations with guaranteed supply to support warehouse operations. c. Hydrant installations and lightning rod installations. d. Office or administrative rooms equipped with communication networks. e. Water channels that are maintained so that water flows well to avoid water accumulation. f. Security system, guard room, and sturdy fence around it. g. Restrooms and toilets. h. Yard or parking area of adequate size. i. Adequate mooring and loading/unloading facilities for warehouses located near or alongside other access routes via waterways.

3.2.3 Warehouse Equipment Warehouses must have the following equipment: a. Sealed weighing instruments to measure the weight of goods. b. Strong pallets to support stacks of goods so that the quality of stored goods is maintained. c. Hygrometers and thermometers to measure humidity and air temperature inside the warehouse. d. Staple ladders to facilitate stacking of goods in the warehouse. e. Non-expired fire extinguishers as first aid tools in case of fire. f. First Aid Kit (P3K) equipped with sufficient medicine and equipment. g. Cleaning tools to maintain warehouse cleanliness.

3.2.4 Classification of Agricultural Commodity Warehouses Classification of Agricultural Commodity Warehouses based on compliance with general and technical requirements is grouped into 3 (three), namely Warehouse A, B, and C. Warehouse A is the best quality warehouse with complete facilities and equipment, Warehouse B is the second quality warehouse, and Warehouse C is the third quality warehouse. The complete warehouse classification is contained in the table.

Table of General and Technical Requirements for Warehouses Based on Warehouse Classification

No | Requirements | Warehouse Classification A | Warehouse Classification B | Warehouse Classification C I. General Requirements Transportation Access | Class I / II / waterway roads | Class I / II / waterway roads | Class I / II / IIIA, IIIB, IIIC / waterway roads II. Technical Requirements A. Building Construction 1 | Warehouse Frame | Steel/Iron | Steel/Iron | Hardwood 2 | Warehouse Roof (can be equipped with lighting roof) | Layered sheet steel/zinc / steel | Layered sheet steel/aluminum | Layered sheet steel/zinc 3 | Warehouse Walls a. Wall Material | Plastered wall OR Plastered wall and zinc-lined | Plastered wall OR Plastered wall and zinc-lined | Plastered wall and/or zinc b. Minimum Wall Height | 6.00 m | 6.00 m | 4.00 m 4 | Warehouse Floor a. Floor Material | Reinforced concrete frame | Reinforced concrete frame | Concrete b. Floor Load Capacity | > 3.00 ton/m2 | 2.50 - 3.00 ton/m2 | < 2.50 ton/m2 c. Floor Height from Ground | Minimum 0.50 m | Minimum 0.30 m | Minimum 0.30 m 5 | Gutters | Layered sheet steel/zinc / PVC pipe | Layered sheet steel/zinc / PVC pipe | Layered sheet steel/zinc / PVC pipe 6 | Warehouse Doors a. Door Material | Iron plate / wood | Iron plate / wood | Iron plate / wood b. Door Width | Minimum 4.00 m | Minimum 4.00 m | Minimum 3.00 m c. Door Height | Minimum 3.50 m | Minimum 2.25 m | Minimum 2.25 m d. Number of Doors | Minimum 2 doors | Minimum 2 doors | Minimum 1 door e. Canopy Length | Minimum 4.00 m | Minimum 4.00 m | Minimum 3.00 m 7 | Distance of Ventilation from a. Roof | 0.75 - 1.25 m | 0.75 - 1.25 m | 0.30 – 0.50 m b. Floor | 0.50 m | 0.50 m | 0.50 m 8 | Eaves Width | 0.90 – 1.10 m | 0.90 – 1.10 m | 0.90 – 1.10 m

1 | Lane Arrangement Identity a. Main Lane | Minimum 1.50 m | Minimum 1.50 m | Minimum 1.00 m b. Cross Lane | Minimum 1.00 m | Minimum 0.75 m | -- c. Staple Lane | Minimum 0.50 m | Minimum 0.50 m | -- d. Fire Lane | Minimum 0.75 m | Minimum 0.75 m | Minimum 0.50 m 2 | Facilities a. Water Installation | Yes | Yes | Yes b. Electricity Installation | Yes | Yes | Yes c. Telephone Installation | Yes | Yes | Yes d. Hydrant Installation | Yes | Yes | -- e. Generator | Yes | -- | -- f. Lightning Rod | Yes | Yes | -- 3 | Water Channels | Yes | Yes | Yes 5 | Security System a. Guard Room | Outside warehouse | Outside warehouse | Outside warehouse b. Alarm / Danger Sign | Yes | Yes | Yes c. Fence | Yes | Yes | Yes 6 | Restroom / WC | Outside warehouse | Outside warehouse | Outside warehouse

No | Requirements | Warehouse Classification A | Warehouse Classification B | Warehouse Classification C B. Warehouse Facilities 4 | Location of Office or Administrative Room | Outside warehouse | Outside warehouse | Outside/Inside warehouse 7 | Parking Area Size | Minimum 500 m2 | Minimum 350 m2 | Minimum 200 m2 8 | Mooring and Loading/Unloading Facilities | Yes | Yes | Yes