| (a) Applicability. A household goods carrier has the
option of preparing an inventory of the shipment.
(b) Inventories prepared by the carrier. A household
goods carrier may prepare a complete or partial inventory for its
own use without an agreement between the carrier and shipper. The
household goods carrier may not charge a fee for preparing an inventory
for its own use.
(c) Inventories prepared by agreement between the carrier
and shipper. If the household goods carrier and shipper agree to the
preparation of an inventory by the carrier, the carrier may assess
a fee for this service.
(1) Information contained in the inventory.
(A) The inventory must contain the shipper's name.
The inventory may include the name of the household goods carrier's
agent as it is listed on the carrier's agent filing with the department.
(B) The inventory must describe each item in the shipment,
unless the parties agree to a partial inventory. The shipper and the
carrier may agree regarding the amount of detail that must be included
in the inventory.
(C) If any charges are based on the size of the containers,
the inventory must list the quantity and size of each container.
(D) The inventory must describe and use the symbol
"CP" for all containers packed or crated by the carrier. Additionally,
the inventory must describe and use the symbol "PBO" for all containers
packed or crated by the shipper.
(E) The inventory must include a key for any abbreviation
used to describe the condition of the items.
(2) Inventory at origin. The inventory shall be signed
by the household goods carrier and the shipper or shipper's agent
at origin. The inventory must include a conspicuous statement that
the shipper's signature is affirming the contents and condition of
the items in the shipment.
(3) Inventory at destination. The carrier and the shipper
or shipper's agent shall sign the inventory at destination. A legible
copy of the inventory shall be given to the shipper. Signing the inventory
does not waive a claimant's right to file a claim.
(4) Combination document. The inventory may be combined
with other shipping documents, such as the moving services contract,
into a single document. If the inventory is combined with other shipping
documents, the purpose of each signature line on the combination document
must be clearly indicated. Each signature is independent and shall
not be construed as an agreement to all portions and terms of the
combination document.
(d) Electronic format. An inventory may be prepared
in an electronic format.
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