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Weights and Measures Regulations — 59
59 (1) The fees and charges for the following services provided by an inspector shall be determined in accordance with Part I of Schedule V: (a) examination of a device in accordance with a request referred to in section 15.1 or subsection 21(2) of the Act; (b) examination of a device for the purposes of paragraph 8(b) of the Act; (c) calibration of a standard, other than a standard used or intended to be used by an inspector to examine a device, at the request of the owner or person in possession of the standard; (d) examination of a commodity at the request of the owner or person in possession of the commodity; (e) provision of any service related to an application for the approval of a device or of a class, type or design of a device referred to in section 14; and (f) alteration or adjustment of a device with the consent of the owner or person in possession of the device. (2) Where, in order to provide a service set out in subsection (1), an inspector provides or transports a piece of equipment or a vehicle described in column I of item 1 of Part II of Schedule V, the applicable charges set out in column II of that item shall be paid in addition to the fees and charges set out in Part I of that Schedule. (3) The charges incurred by an inspector for accommodation, meals, incidental expenses and transportation referred to in Schedule V are determined in accordance with the rates and allowances set out in the “Travel Directive” contained in the Treasury Board Manual that are in effect at the time that the service set out in subsection (1) is provided. (4) Where the fees and charges set out in Schedule V are calculated on the basis of time, that time includes travel time and waiting time. SOR/79-747, s. 1; SOR/85-736, s. 2; SOR/87-582, s. 2; SOR/93-413, s. 1; SOR/2014-111, ss. 29, 49(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 63
63 If, in order to perform an examination, an inspector requires any equipment, material or commodity that is not customarily supplied by a Measurement Canada office and that has not been supplied by the dealer or trader for whom the examination is to be performed, the cost of purchasing or renting the necessary equipment, material or commodity and transporting it to and from the place where the examination is to be performed shall be payable in addition to the fee and charge otherwise payable for the examination. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/2005-297, s. 40; SOR/2014-111, s. 30
Weights and Measures Regulations — 64
64 (1) Subject to section 21 of the Act, the fee and charge prescribed by these Regulations for the examination, altering or adjusting of a device shall be paid by the owner of the device or by the person in possession of the device. (2) Where a commodity is examined pursuant to the Act, the fee and charge prescribed by these Regulations for examining the commodity shall be paid by the person who requests the examination. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/2014-111, s. 46
Weights and Measures Regulations — 65
65 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part establishes the specifications relating to (a) the design, composition, construction and performance to which a class, type or design of device described in this Part shall conform before it may be approved for use in trade pursuant to section 3 of the Act; and (b) the installation and use of any class, type or design of device described in this Part. (2) This Part does not apply to devices to which the Specifications Relating to Non-automatic Weighing Devices (1998) or the Specifications Relating to Timber Dimension Measuring Devices apply. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/94-691, s. 4(F); SOR/98-115, s. 6; SOR/2005-130, s. 6 SOR/2024-183, s. 4
Weights and Measures Regulations — 66
66 Every device for use in trade shall be of such design, composition and construction as will reasonably ensure its ability to provide satisfactory accuracy throughout its normal life and eliminate means of perpetrating fraud when in use.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 67
67 (1) Every device for use in trade set out in Column I of an item of the table to this subsection shall be of such stability that under all temperatures and other conditions that may normally be encountered in use, and without adjustments other than those specifically provided for use of the device, the device is capable of measuring accurately within applicable in-service limits of error throughout the applicable period set out in Column II of that item. TABLE Column I Column II Item Device Period 1 Measuring tank having a capacity greater than 450 L or 100 gallons 5 years 2 Slow-flow meter having a flow rate of 115 L or less per hour or 25 gallons or less per hour 5 years 3 Any device not described in item 1 or 2 2 years (2) Where a device is tested for performance and a specific value for the known test quantity is not set out in the applicable table to this Part or in specifications established pursuant to subsection 13(1), the acceptance limits of error and in-service limits of error shall be determined by linear interpolation between the lower and higher limits of error nearest to the known test quantity. SOR/80-290, s. 2; SOR/89-570, s. 6(F); SOR/90-118, s. 17; SOR/2005-297, s. 14; SOR/2014-111, s. 45
Weights and Measures Regulations — 68
68 (1) Every device for use in trade shall be installed, maintained and used so as to permit accurate measurement and eliminate means of perpetrating fraud when in use. (2) A device referred to in subsection (1) shall not be used to measure any quantity of commodity unless the limit of error set out in Column II of an item of the appropriate Part of Schedule II for the stated quantity set out in Column I of that item is equal to or greater than (a) the value of the minimum increment of registration of the device if the device has digital means of registration; or (b) one-half the value of the minimum increment of registration of the device if the device has analogue means of registration only. SOR/90-118, s. 18
Weights and Measures Regulations — 69
69 The installation and use of every device for use in trade shall conform to instructions for installation and use issued by the manufacturer or importer, unless there is an apparent contradiction between such instructions and the specifications set out in this Part or established by the Minister, in which case the specifications set out in this Part or established by the Minister shall prevail.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 70
70 If the use of a device in any manner or for any purpose is prohibited in either the certificate issued at the time of the most recent examination performed under the Act or in the notice of approval of the device issued under section 3 of the Act or under a previous enactment, the device shall, throughout the period of its use in trade, have closely associated with it or prominently displayed on it a readily legible sign or notice setting out the manner or purpose of use that is prohibited. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/2014-111, s. 31
Weights and Measures Regulations — 71
71 In this Division, weight means a weight for use in trade.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 72
72 Weights shall be composed of any metal or metals not softer than brass, except that weights of less than one gram in the metric system or less than 10 grains in the Canadian system shall be composed of corrosion resistant metal.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 73
73 Weight reducing holes shall be so made as to prevent the retaining of adjusting lead or foreign matter and the entire surface of weights shall be smooth and reasonably free from grooves or indentations in which foreign matter could accumulate.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 74
74 If a weight is equipped with a ring, the ring shall not be removable.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 75
75 Cast iron weights shall be painted with at least one coat of suitable waterproof metal sealer or primer, and may be also painted with a finish coat if the resulting aggregate coat is thin and durable.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 76
76 When a cast iron weight is painted, it shall be calibrated after it receives the final paint coat.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 77
77 All adjusting holes intended to hold lead in a weight shall be undercut or so made as to ensure that the lead is securely held in place and in no case shall the lead project beyond the surface of the weight.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 78
78 At the time of an examination for the purposes of paragraph 8(b) or 26(1)(c) of the Act, not more than two adjusting holes shall be provided in a single weight and at every examination there shall be lead in each adjusting hole sufficient to accept an examination mark. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/2014-111, s. 32
Weights and Measures Regulations — 79
79 A counterpoise weight the principal section of which is too thin to hold an adjusting hole shall have a boss or lug of a size sufficient to hold the adjusting hole.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 80
80 A weight with a cavity for loose adjusting material that is fitted with a screw top or plug shall be provided with a positive means of locking, other than by friction, the top or plug to the body of the weight.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 81
81 Weights shall be constructed to represent (a) multiples or submultiples of the kilogram, gram or milligram having values equal to 1, 2 or 5 × 10 n units, where “n” represents a whole number, whether positive, negative or equal to zero; (b) multiples or decimal submultiples of the pound or troy ounce; (c) multiples or binary submultiples of the pound or ounce; or (d) multiples or decimal submultiples of the grain. SOR/2017-17, s. 1
Weights and Measures Regulations — 82
82 When a weight that has a marked weight set out in column I of an item in a table to sections 84 to 88 is tested for acceptance limits of error in relation to a local standard weight, the weight is considered to be within the acceptance limits of error if its actual weight determined by the test (a) is not less than its marked weight; and (b) does not exceed its marked weight by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column II of that item. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F); SOR/2012-28, s. 1
Weights and Measures Regulations — 83
83 When a weight that has a marked weight set out in column I of an item in a table to sections 84 to 88 is tested for in-service limits of error in relation to a local standard weight, the weight is considered to be within the in-service limits of error if its actual weight determined by the test (a) is not more than its marked weight by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column III of that item; and (b) is not less than its marked weight by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column IV of that item. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F); SOR/2012-28, s. 2
Weights and Measures Regulations — 84
84 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and sections 85 and 87, the limits of error set out in the following table apply to all weights that are multiples or submultiples of the gram, commonly called metric weights: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Under Marked Weight Milligrams Milligrams Milligrams Milligrams 1 10 0.5 0.4 0.2 2 20 0.6 0.6 0.3 3 50 1 1 0.5 4 100 1.5 1.5 0.8 5 200 2 2 1 6 500 3 3 1.5 Grams 7 1 5 5 2.5 8 2 7 7 3.5 9 5 10 10 5 10 10 15 15 8 11 20 20 20 10 12 50 30 30 15 13 100 50 50 25 14 200 70 70 35 15 500 100 100 50 Kilograms Grams Grams Grams 16 1 0.20 0.20 0.10 17 2 0.40 0.40 0.20 18 5 1 1 0.50 19 10 1.70 1.70 0.85 20 20 3.50 3.50 1.80 21 50 or over 0.015% of marked weight 0.015% of marked weight 0.0075% of marked weight (2) The limits of error for weights for use in conjunction with equal-arm pan-over-beam scales are twice the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). (3) The limits of error for weights for use as ratio weights where the ratio is in excess of 100:1 are one-half the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 85
85 The limits of error set out in the following table apply to weights in special multiples of the gram that are approved only for use in conjunction with scales designed to be used for determining the butter-fat content of milk and the moisture content of butter: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Under Marked Weight Grams Milligrams Milligrams Milligrams 1 9 5 5 2.5 2 10 5 5 2.5 3 18 10 10 5 4 20 or over 10 milligrams for each 20 grams 10 milligrams for each 20 grams 5 milligrams for each 20 grams SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 86
86 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the limits of error set out in the following table apply to all weights that are in multiples or submultiples of the avoirdupois pound and ounce: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Under Marked Weight Pounds Ounces Grains Grains Grains 1 1/64 0.06 0.06 0.03 2 1/32 0.08 0.08 0.04 3 1/16 0.12 0.12 0.06 4 1/8 0.18 0.18 0.09 5 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.10 6 ¼ 0.24 0.24 0.12 7 0.02 0.3 0.3 0.15 8 ½ 0.4 0.4 0.20 9 0.05 0.5 0.5 0.25 10 1 0.5 0.5 0.25 11 0.1 0.7 0.7 0.35 12 2 0.8 0.8 0.40 13 0.2 1.1 1.1 0.55 14 4 1.2 1.2 0.6 15 0.5 1.8 1.8 0.9 16 1 2.8 2.8 1.4 17 2 4.6 4.6 2.3 18 3 6 6 3 19 5 8 8 4 20 10 15 15 7.5 21 20 25 25 12.5 22 30 35 35 17.5 23 50 55 55 27.5 24 100 105 105 52.5 25 Over 100 0.015% of marked weight 0.015% of marked weight 0.0075% of marked weight (2) The limits of error for weights for use in conjunction with equal-arm pan-over-beam scales are twice the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). (3) The limits of error for weights for use as ratio weights where the ratio is in excess of 100:1 are one-half the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 87
87 The limits of error set out in the following table apply to all weights of 100 grams or over that are in multiples or submultiples of the gram and are for use with a device designed to weigh precious metals and other commodities of comparable value: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Under Marked Weight Grams Milligrams Milligrams Milligrams 1 100 50 50 25 2 200 75 75 38 3 500 130 130 65 Kilograms 4 1 200 200 100 5 2 290 290 145 6 5 420 420 210 7 10 520 520 260 8 20 600 600 300 9 50 680 680 340 SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 88
88 The limits of error set out in the following table apply to all weights that are in multiples of the troy ounce: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Over Marked Weight Under Marked Weight Troy Ounces Grains Grains Grains 1 1 0.4 0.4 0.2 2 2 0.6 0.6 0.3 3 3 0.8 0.8 0.4 4 5 1 1 0.5 5 10 1.5 1.5 0.8 6 20 2 2 1 7 30 3 3 1.5 8 50 4 4 2 9 100 6 6 3 10 200 7 7 3.5 11 300 8 8 4 12 500 9 9 4.5 13 1,000 10 10 10 SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 89
89 A weight shall be used only with a weighing machine with which it is compatible.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 90
90 When not in use, a weight that, due to its small size, is not individually marked with an examination mark shall be stored in a container that bears the examination mark. SOR/93-234, s. 2(F); SOR/2014-111, s. 33
Weights and Measures Regulations — 91
91 In this Division, measure means a static volumetric measure for use in trade.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 92
92 Measures shall be free from ridges or indentations likely to entrap dirt or the commodity measured and shall empty completely when inverted.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 93
93 The internal horizontal dimensions of a measure for liquids shall be such that the removal from it of an amount equal to the limit of error in deficiency will lower the liquid level by not less than 2.4 mm or 3/32 inch or, if the measure is transparent, by not less than 1.2 mm or 3/64 inch. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 94
94 Subject to section 95, a measure that is not transparent shall be so designed that its capacity is established by the brim and when a measure is equipped with a spout, pouring lip or anti-splash protection, not less than one third of the brim of the measure shall be in a plane parallel to the base.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 95
95 When a measure is equipped with a lid or cover, the capacity of the measure shall be determined by the bottom of the neck unless a permanent defining line or indicator is provided on the neck.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 96
96 Unless otherwise authorized by the Minister, all measures for solids shall be cylindrical, designed to be struck with a roller and be of a diameter that does not differ from either the depth or double the depth by more than five per cent.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 97
97 A measure may be composed of any suitable material that (a) has sufficient strength, rigidity and durability to maintain its form and accuracy and resist indentation, distortion or breakage under ordinary conditions of trade use; and (b) is impervious to the commodity for which it is intended.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 98
98 Unless clearly and permanently marked with the words “Calibrated to Contain” (“calibré pour recevoir”), a measure for liquids shall be of such capacity that, when filled to capacity with water, the indicated volume can be poured out of the measure.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 99
99 When a measure that has an indicated volume set out in Column I of an item in a table to sections 101 to 103 is tested for acceptance limits of error in relation to a relevant local standard, the measure is within the acceptance limits of error if its actual volume determined by the test (a) is not less than its indicated volume; and (b) does not exceed its indicated volume by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column II of that item. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F); SOR/2012-28, s. 13(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 100
100 When a measure that has an indicated volume set out in Column I of an item in a table to sections 101 to 103 is tested for in-service limits of error in relation to a relevant local standard, the measure is within the in-service limits of error if its actual volume determined by the test (a) does not exceed its indicated volume by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column III of that item; and (b) is not less than its indicated volume by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column IV of that item. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 101
101 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the limits of error set out in the following table apply to all measures used for measuring liquids or solids in metric units of volume or capacity: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Under Indicated Volume Litres Millilitres Millilitres Millilitres 1 0.001 0.05 0.05 0.025 2 0.002 0.10 0.10 0.050 3 0.005 0.25 0.25 0.125 4 0.01 0.40 0.40 0.20 5 0.02 0.80 0.80 0.40 6 0.05 2 2 1 7 0.10 3 3 1.50 8 0.20 5 5 2.50 9 0.50 10 10 5 10 1 15 15 7.50 11 2 30 30 15 12 5 50 50 25 13 10 75 75 37.50 14 20 100 100 50 15 50 200 200 100 (2) The limits of error in the table to subsection (1) apply to tests made on a “to deliver” basis with water at room temperature. (3) The limits of error for measures used with grain testing scales are one-half the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 102
102 (1) The limits of error set out in the following table apply to all measures used for measuring liquids in Canadian units of volume or capacity: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Under Indicated Volume Gills Fluid Ounces Fluid Ounces Fluid Ounces 1 ¼ 1/16 1/16 1/32 2 ½ 1/8 1/8 1/16 3 1 ¼ ¼ 1/8 Pints 4 ½ 3/8 3/8 3/16 5 1 ½ ½ ¼ Quarts 6 1 ¾ ¾ 3/8 7 2 1 1 ½ Gallons 8 1 1½ 1½ ¾ 9 2 1¾ 1¾ 7/8 10 3 2 2 1 11 5 3 3 1½ 12 10 5 5 2½ (2) The limits of error in the table to subsection (1) apply to tests made on a “to deliver” basis with water at room temperature. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 103
103 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the limits of error set out in the following table apply to all measures used for measuring solids in Canadian units of volume or capacity: TABLE Column I Acceptance Limits of Error In-Service Limits of Error Column II Column III Column IV Item Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Over Indicated Volume Under Indicated Volume Pints Fluid Ounces Fluid Ounces Fluid Ounces 1 ½ ½ ½ ¼ 2 1 ¾ ¾ 3/8 Quarts 3 1 1¼ 1¼ 5/8 4 2 2 2 1 Gallons 5 1 3½ 3½ 1¾ 6 2 5 5 2½ Bushel 7 ½ 10 10 5 8 1 15 15 7½ (2) The limits of error in the table to subsection (1) apply to tests made on a “to deliver” basis with water at room temperature. (3) The limits of error for measures used with grain testing scales are ¼ the limits of error set out in the table to subsection (1). SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 104
104 A measure shall rest on a level surface when the correctness of filling is being determined by the user.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 105
105 Measures shall be used in a manner that will prevent dents or other damage thereto that would cause a change in capacity.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 106
106 Measures for liquids shall be permitted to drain for sufficient time to ensure that the liquid delivered is not less than the indicated volume by more than the limits of error set out in Column IV of the tables to sections 101 to 103. SOR/89-570, s. 6(F)
Weights and Measures Regulations — 120
120 The following definitions apply in this Division. machine means a weighing machine or measuring machine for use in trade. ( appareil ) registration includes both visual indication and recorded representation of quantity, unit price or monetary value. ( enregistrement ) SOR/98-115, s. 7; SOR/2005–130, s. 7 SOR/2024-183, s. 5
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machine means a weighing machine or measuring machine for use in trade. ( appareil )
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registration includes both visual indication and recorded representation of quantity, unit price or monetary value. ( enregistrement )
Weights and Measures Regulations — 121
121 A machine shall be of a design, composition and construction that will enable it to resist such exposure to vibration, the product measured, foreign matter, dirt, moisture and extremes of temperature as may be encountered in its intended service, so that wear of its moving components will be minimized, its accuracy will be maintained, its operating parts will continue to function properly and its means of adjustment will retain their settings.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 122 and 123
122 and 123 [Repealed, SOR/98-115, s. 8]
Weights and Measures Regulations — 124
124 Any electrical or electronic components, equipment or accessories attached to or used in conjunction with a machine that have or can have an effect on the accuracy of the machine shall function properly despite such steady-state and transient variations in the frequency, voltage and waveform of the electrical supply and disturbances in the surrounding electromagnetic and electrostatic field as may normally exist in the intended service.
Weights and Measures Regulations — 125
125 When a machine requires an electrical power supply, the frequency, voltage and current requirements and any special limitations on the stability or quality of power supply required to enable the machine to measure accurately shall be marked on the machine.