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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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24 AUGUST 2018

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 38(1) OF THE LEGAL METROLOGY ACT, 201 4(ACT NO. 9 OF 2014)

By virtue of the powers vested in me in terms of section 38(1) of the Legal Metrology
Act, 2014 {Act No. 9 of 2014), I, Dr Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry,hereby(a) make the regulations in the Schedule published hereunder; and(b) determine that the regulations shall commence on the date of publication ofthis Notice, unless any regulation determines otherwise.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part/
Definitions and application of requirements of the Act

1.

Definitions

2

Application of requirements of the Act

Part II
Registration of importers, manufacturers, persons who offer for sale any
prescribed measuring instrument, product or service

3.

Requirements for registration

4.

Offence in connection with registration of importers, manufacturers or persons whooffered for sale any prescribed measuring instrument, product or service

5.

Samples and information

Part Ill
Measurement standards

6.

General requirements

7.

Measurement standards for mass

8.

Measurement standards for volume

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Part IV
Market surveillance inspectors

10.

Qualifications of market surveillance inspectors

11. Appointment of market surveillance inspectors

PartV
Sale of goods

12.

Goods destined for export

13.

Seller or importer to take precaution regarding the quantity of goods purchased forresale14.

Delivery note, invoice or other writing to accompany goods delivered

15.

General requirements for issuing delivery note, invoice or other writing

16.

Goods to be measured after despatched

17.

Liquid products in vehicle tanks and bulk containers

18.

Duties of person conveying goods

19.

Dealers to retain delivery notes

Part VI
Requirements for marking of prepackages and prescribed quantities

20.

Markings on prepackaged products and prescribed quantities

21.

Goods or articles ordered by purchaser in person

22.

Non-consumer packages

23.

Standard temperature for sale of prepackaged liquid products

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Marking of equivalent statement of quantity on prepackaged products

25.

Qualification of statement of quantity on prepackaged products

26.

Prepackaged products sold other than by measurement unit

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Special requirements for sale of goods sold other than in prepackaged form

27.

Price descriptions

28.

Standard temperature for liquid products measured at time of sale

29.

Purchase of milk by mass

30.

Measurement units in which quantity of certain goods must be expressedPart VIII
Accuracy of measurement when determining quantity of goods

31.

Suitable instruments to be used and made available

32.

Tolerances permitted on determination of quantity of goods

33.

Accuracy of vessels or containers used for sale of liquids

34.

Authorisation to deviate from requirements

Part IX
Compliance schemes

35.

Quantity mark scheme

36.

Measurement mark scheme

37.

Application for registration certificate

38.

Offenses in respect of compliance schemes marks
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PartX
Measuring instruments, products or services not conforming to legal metrolog ytechnical regulations
39.

Directive

40.

Confiscation

41 .

Destruction

42.

Return to country of origin

PartXI
Measuring instruments and containers used for prescrib ed purpose s
43.

Measurement units, prefixes, symbols and their usage

44.

Permissible nominal values (denominations) of weights and of material measures

45.

Measuring instruments not to be subject to initial or subsequent verification andprohibition from use of certain measuring instruments

46.

Use of units for indication of results of measurements

47.

Form of values of graduation

48.

Reading by simple juxtaposition

49.

Advance of indication by digital indicators

50.

Extent of rounding error permitted

51.

Indication by several indicators

52.

Notice in connection with periodic verification of measuring instruments asenvisaged in section 24(2) of Act

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Measuring instruments acquired unverified to be verified before use for prescri
bed
purpose54.

Measuring instruments deemed to be unverified after having been re-insta
lled

55.

Acceptability of declared quantity

56.

Method of determining tare or gross mass of containers, railway trucks orroadvehicles
57.

Weighing instruments used for determining axle mass loads of vehicles

58.

Measuring instruments not intended for use for prescribed purpose

59.

Duties of person submitting or using measuring instruments

60.

Verification on premises of designated repair or verification body

61.

Marking of number of approval certificate

62.

Removable parts

63.

Interchangeable or reversible parts

64.

Marking of capacity or denomination

65.

Affixing of verification mark66.

Defacing of verification mark and authority for further use

67.

New and used measuring instruments

68.

Weighing instruments: position of balance and means of balancing at zero
load

69.

Placing of indicators of weighing instruments

70.

Construction and strength of weighing instruments and measuring instrum
ents

71.

Positioning of weighing instruments

72.

Knife-edges and bearings

73.

Steelyards and travelling or sliding poises on weighing instruments

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Testing of movable and suspended weighing instruments

75.

Testing of fixed weighing instruments

76.

Testing of weighing instruments for error

77.

Composition of test loads

78.

Testing of weighing instruments for repeatability

79.

Testing of weighing instruments for constancy when load is kept on measu
ring
instrument

80.

Testing of weighing instruments for constancy at zero balance81.

Testing of vibrating weighing instruments for sensitivity

82.

Testing of weighing instruments for strength of levers

83.

Testing of weighing instruments on movement of knife-edges and bearings

84.

Conventional weighing instruments

85.

Beam scales, balances, post office letter beam scales and mechanical non-se

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indicating counter scales
86.

Responsibility of users of measuring instruments

87.

Weights for coarse measurement

88.

Weights for fine measurement

89.

Conformity to appropriate technical regulations

90.

Non-automatic self-indicating, semi-self-indicating and non-self-indicating
instruments with denominated verification scale intervals

91.

Automatic rail-weighbridges

92.

Automatic weighing instruments

93.

Cream test scales

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Road vehicle scale for determination of mass of roadvehicles in motion or axle by

axle
95.

Conventional length measuring instruments

96.

Length measuring instruments including self-indica

97.

Area-measuring instruments

98.

Conventional measures of volum e

99.

Dipping measure100. Graduated glass measures for pharmaceuticalting measures of length

dispensing and comparable

meas urem ent
101. Measuring flasks
102. Pipettes
103. Burettes
104. Vehicle tanks
105. Vehicle tanks provided with gaug es106. Liquid-measuring devices
107. Measuring devices and systems for meas urem

ent of cryogenic liquids andspecified liquid gase s108. Liquid meters and liquid mete r syste ms
109. Milk mete r systems
110. Liquid petroleum gas mete r syste ms
111. Liquid mete r systems for predetermined quantities112. Lubricating oil dispensers
113. Liquid fuel dispensers

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018114. Water meters
115. Gas meters for domestic use
116. Vessels or containers used for sale of liquids

Part XII
Verification and repair bodies
117. Requirements for designation of verification bodies
118. Responsibilities of verification body
119. Withdrawal of designation of verification body120.

Verification certificate

121.

Reporting of verification results

122.

Rejection certificate

123. Registration and qualifications of verification officers
124. Requirements for designation of repair bodies
125. Responsibilities of designated repair body126. Withdrawal of designation of repair body127. Registration and qualifications of persons responsible for repair (also referred to as"repairer")
128. Certificate of repair
129. Reporting of repair results
130. Restrictions with respect to repair and verification of measuring instruments
131. Commencement of Part XII

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Part XIII
Distinctive marks

132. Approval mark133. Rejection mark134. Verification mark135. Protective mark136. Repair markPart XIV
Measuring instruments, vessels or containers exempted from type approval andverification

137. Measuring instruments
138. Conditions, restrictions and requirements
139. Declaration of an instrument as unfit for further use
140. Measuring instruments not exempted under regulation 3141. General exemptions

Part XV
Application for evaluation and approval of measuring instruments

142. Application of measuring instruments in terms of section 22 of Act
143. Marking on specimen
144. Period of validity of type approval certificate

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Part XVIRegulation pertaining to periodic verification
145. Requirements

Part XVI/General146.

Repeal147.

Short title and commencement

Part/
Definitions and application of requirements of Act
Definitions

1.

In these Regulations, unless the context indicates otherwise, a word or

expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act, has the same meaning,and"accredited" means accredited in terms of the Accreditation for Conformity

Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act, 2006 (Act No. 19 of 2006)
as amended or accredited by a member of the recognition arrangement of theInternational Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation;"area-measuring instrument" means a measuring instrument which is designed andconstructed to measure and automatically indicate the surface area of leather or suchother material as may be described in the type approval documentation when passed
through the leather or such material;

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No. 41854"automatic rail-weighbridge" means an automatic weighing instrument having load
receptors, inclusive of rails for conveying railway wagons, that determines the mass ofwagons or trains or both wagons and trains, by weighing them in motion;"automatic weighing instrument" means a weighing instrument provided with a selfacting mechanism that weighs without the intervention of an operator and that follows apredetermined program of automatic processes characteristic of the instrument;
authorised officer" means any duly appointed market surveillance inspector, an
employee of an organ of state furnished with a written inspection authority issued by the
Chief Executive Officer in terms of section 6 of the Act or any police officer;"bearings", in relation to the lever and stay pivots of a weighing instrument fitted withknife-edges, means all surfaces and points intended to be in contact with the knifeedges;"burette" means a delivering measure of volume for pharmaceutical dispensing andcomparable measurement, made of glass in the form of a pipette, but having a glass tap
in the tip for controlling delivering or for controlling filling and delivering, provided thatthe datum level defining the capacity of a burette which is filled from the bottom may be
the rim of a narrowed top section;"capacity"-(a)as marked or indicated on a measuring instrument in accordance with regulation
64 of Part XI, in respect of(i)a weighing instrument, means the maximum mass which it is designed
and constructed to measure in a single operation, including the massbalanced by any graduated and denominated tare adding device with

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which the measuring instrument may be provided, but excluding the rangeof the scale on a difference chart;(ii)

a length, area or volume measuring instrument, other than a liquid meter,
water meter, gas meter or other continuous length, area or volume
measuring instrument or a simple material measure of length or volume,means the maximum length, area or volume for which it is designed andwhich it is constructed to measure in a single operation;(iii)

any measuring instrument which is designed to measure continuously,means the maximum measurement which it can indicate:
Provided that any graduated measuring instrument to which
subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of this definition relate may indicate values
equivalent to a maximum of nine graduations above or one graduation
below the nominal capacity of the measuring instrument;(b)in respect of a conventional measure of volume, means the maximum definedquantity for which it is designed;"combination meters", in respect of a water meter, means a system that consists of
one large meter, one small meter and a device that, without using any source of energy
other than that of the fluid being measured, automatically so directs the water througheither meter that neither of the meters operates outside of its designed operating range;"compartment", in respect of a vehicle tank, means any one of the portions into which
the tank may have been subdivided"compliance scheme" means a scheme introduced by the Minister in terms of section
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No. 41854"conical measure", in respect of a conventional measure of volume, means a measureof volume of which the diameter at the brim is not more than two thirds of the diameterat the bottom;"consumer" means any person who purchases a product or service for his or her own
use through retail sales agencies or other means, but does not include a personpurchasing a product for further processing or any other industrial or institutional use;"containing measure", in respect of a conventional measure of volume, means ameasure of volume intended to contain the defined quantity when filled to any datum
level;"continuous totalizing automatic weighing instrument" means an automaticweighing instrument for continuously weighing a bulk product on a conveyor belt,
without systematic subdivision of the mass and without interrupting the movement of theconveyor belt;"measure of length" means a length measure of conventional design bearing scale
marks or graduation lines or having suitable end surfaces which indicate distances inunits of length;"measure of volume" means a volume measure of conventional design used formeasuring liquid substances and having a datum level or levels which define thequantity or quantities which can be measured by means thereof;"cream test beam scale" means any weighing instrument having an equal armed
beam with knife-edge pivots and with cream test bottle holders suspended below the
beam;

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018"cream test torsion balance" means any weighing instrument having an equal armed
beam with torsion band pivots and with cream test bottle holders above the beam;"delivering measure", in respect of a conventional measure of volume, means ameasure of volume intended to deliver a defined quantity after having been filled to any
datum level;"delivery note" means any separate piece of paper of such colour and size as readily
to permit a clear and legible statement being made thereon and actually bearing such astatement of all information required by the Act and these Regulations to be furnished in
respect of any goods actually being delivered to a purchaser;"denomination", in respect of a measuring instrument, means the name and value ofthe measurement unit used, for expressing the magnitude of the quantity;"electronic indicator", in respect to a water meter, means an indicator with electronic
indication fitted to a water meter, which measures the volume of water passing throughit, and displays other values or indications associated with the operation of the meter ormeasuring system in which it is installed;"environment", in respect of measuring instruments and devices for measuring,means(a)sound (noise), vibration, ionizing and nonionizing radiation; and(b)pollution of air, water, soil and food products;"gas meter" means a measuring instrument which is designed and constructed for use
in a gas supply system to measure and automatically indicate the volume of
combustible gas passed through it in a continuous stream and used by a consumer fordomestic purposes;

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No. 41854"gauge" means a gauge to indicate the nominal value or result of measurement inrespect of a vehicle tank or any other tank;"graduated measure", in respect of conventional measures of length, means ameasure of length on which graduations between the principal scale marks represent
distances less than the nominal length of the measure;"health" includesa)

Measuring instruments and devises used to measure the physical aspects ofhumans, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory
volume, hearing and vision;b)

Pharmaceutical dispensing and dispensing, by a medical practitioner, of his own
prescription;c)

Measuring instruments, substances and devices used in chemical, biological andbio-chemical analysis (including counting) to identify biological and chemical
substances and species and to determine content, concentration, proportions andcounts;"index", in respect of a measuring instrument, means that part of the indicating device,
the position of which with reference to the scale marks, enables the result of ameasurement to be defined;"indication" means the quantity value provided by a measuring instrument or ameasuring system, whether provided by-(a)the presentation in visual or acoustic form or the transferral to another device; or

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the position of a pointer on the display for analogue outputs, the display or
printed number for digital outputs, a code pattern for code outputs or an assigned
quantity value for material measures;"length measuring instrument" means a measuring instrument which is designed andconstructed to measure and automatically indicate the length of fabrics or othermaterials, as described in the type approval documentation, when passed through it;"load measuring device", in respect of a weighing instrument, means that part of themeasurement instrument by means of which the mass of the load is measured;"load receptor", in respect of a weighing instrument, means that part of the measuring
instrument on or in which the load is supported or from which the load is suspended;"load transmitting device", in respect of a weighing instrument, means that part of themeasuring instrument by means of which the force produced by the load acting on theload receptor is transmitted to the load measuring device;"liquid-measuring device" means an apparatus for delivering predetermined volumesof liquid into drums, barrels, bottles or other receptacles, but does not include a liquid
fuel dispenser and any liquid meter system for predetermined quantities;"liquid meter" means a measuring instrument which is designed and constructed tomeasure and to automatically indicate the volume of liquid passed through it in acontinuous stream, but does not include a water meter;"liquefied petroleum gas meter system" means an installation comprising a liquid
meter and ancillary equipment, designed and constructed specifically for measuringliquefied petroleum gas in bulk;

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No. 41854"liquid meter system for predetermined quantities" means an installation comprisinga liquid meter and ancillary equipment, designed and constructed specifically formeasuring and delivering predetermined quantities of liquid into drums, barrels, bottles
or other receptacles;"lubricating oil dispenser" means a liquid measuring system comprising a liquid
meter and ancillary equipment designed and constructed specifically for measuring anddispensing lubricating oil for servicing motor vehicles;"liquid fuel dispenser" means a measuring assembly that comprises a pump, a meterand ancillary equipment for the measurement and delivery of liquids into the tanks ofvehicles, boats or small aircraft or into other receptacles, as approved during typeapproval;"material measure" means a physical object of known value and denomination used todetermine the value of a quantity by direct comparison;"maximum permissible error" means the extreme value of measurement error, withrespect to a known reference quantity value, permitted by specifications or regulations
for a given measurement, measuring instrument or measuring system;"measuring flask" means a glass measure of volume for pharmaceutical dispensing
and comparable measurement and comprising a bulb, with cylindrical neck of relatively
small diameter, which bears a datum level line representing the denomination of themeasure, provided that the neck may be graduated in deficiency or in excess of thedatum;"measuring system" means a set of one or more measuring instruments and often
other devices, including any reagent and supply, assembled and adapted to give

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information used to generate measured quantity values within specified intervals forquantities of specified kinds;"meat" means meat of any description, whether fresh, pickled, marinated, dried, salted,
chilled, frozen, cooked or processed, and includes all dressed or undressed carcasses;"mechanical water meter"(a)means a self-contained integrating measuring instrument that continuously
determine the volume of water flowing through it, that(i)employ a direct mechanical process involving the use of the volumetricchambers with mobile walls (volumetric water meters) or the action of thevelocity of the water on the rotation rate of a moving part (velocity meters);
and

(ii)
(b}

has a mechanical or electronic integral indicating device (indicator); andincludes a meter of which the measuring element and the indicator form ameasuring assembly which is intended to be verified before being installed in themeter body in which it will be used and which meter body must comply with allapplicable requirements and must have been type approved;"milk" includes fresh, pasteurised, sterilised, homogenised or skimmed milk, including
long life milk, but does not include milk extracted from plants;"milk meter system" means an installation comprising a liquid meter and ancillaryequipment, designed and constructed specifically for measuring milk in bulk and used
for(a)

the reception of milk by collecting tankers or in dairies or depots; or(b)the delivery of milk;

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No. 41854"modified", in respect of a measuring instrument for which a type approval certificate
has been issued in terms of section 22 of the Act, including any attachment, device orancillary equipment used with such instrument, means a change that does or may alter
some of its metrological or technical characteristics, its ranges or its applicability;"new", in respect of a measuring instrument, means a measuring instrument which has
never been used since having been made;"nominal length", in respect of a measure of length, means the maximum length which
the measure is designed to measure;"non-automatic weighing instrument" means an instrument that requires theintervention of an operator during the weighing process;"non-self-indicating", in respect of a measuring instrument, means a measuring
instrument in which the position of equilibrium is obtained entirely by the operator;"pipette" means a delivering measure of volume for pharmaceutical dispensing andcomparable measurement, made of glass in the form of a cylindrical tube bearing one ormore datum level lines or graduations and having a constricted tip at the bottom of suchdiameter as to retain liquid in the pipette when the top thereof is closed;"post office letter beam scale" means a beam scale or beam balance as defined in
SANS 302 that is intended only for the weighing of letters for the determination of postal
charges;"pre-payment water meter system" means a measuring system consisting of a meterand ancillary devices which include but are not limited to a valve to open and close thewater supply and a device to allocate the proportionate volume of water for an amount

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018of monetary credit. The components maybe mechanical or electronic or a combinationof the two and credit may be entered by the insertion of money or some other means;"principal indicator", in respect of a measuring instrument, means any indicator which

provides the initial or the principal visual indication or printing of values of quantities
measured by the measuring instrument;"principal scale marks", in respect of a measure of length, means the two marks or

end surfaces, the distance apart of which represents the nominal length of a measure oflength;"repaired", in respect of a measuring instrument, means any such measuring

instrument which has been repaired after(a)obliteration of the verification mark thereon by a market surveillance inspector orverification officer; or(b)obliteration ofa defaced verification mark thereon by a repairer in terms of the

Act or these Regulations;"reading by simple juxtaposition" means the reading of the result of a measurement

where successive figures have been so juxtaposed as to give the result of themeasurement without the need for calculation;"reject", in respect to a measuring instrument, means a decision of legal relevance thata measuring instrument does not comply with statutory requirements for verification andprohibiting its use for applications requiring mandatory verification;"rejection mark" means a mark, in the form of a six pointed star, applied to ameasuring instrument in a conspicuous manner to indicate that the measuring

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instrument does not comply with the statutory requirements for verification and in amanner that obliterates the previously applied verification mark;"repair mark" means a mark applied to a measuring instrument in a conspicuous

manner confirming that a repair of the measuring instrument was carried out andcompliance with statutory requirements was guaranteed;"result of a measurement" means the value of the measured quantity obtained by ameasurement;"retail", in respect of a selling transaction, means any sale to a consumer, and includes

a transaction whereby a consumer purchases directly from a wholesaler, manufacturer
or any other sales outlet;"road vehicle scale" means a vehicle scale intended for the measurement of the massof road vehicles;"rounding", in respect of digital indication, means the rounding, by the indicating

device of a measuring instrument, of the result of a measurement, up or down, to thenearest discrete figure;"rounding error", in respect of a digital indicator, means the difference between thedigital indication and the result which the measuring instrument would indicate if theindicator were an analogue indicator;"SABS 1650" means the South African National Standard entitled "Liquid Fuel

Dispensers";"safety" includes measuring instruments and devices for determining the value ofquantities and for checking the observance of permissible limits in occupational safety
and accident prevention;

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"SANS 289" means the South African National Standard entitled "Labelling
requirements for prepackaged products (pre packages) and general requirements for thesale of goods subject to legal metrology control", as amended;"SANS 302" means the South African National Standard entitled "Non-automatic, undenominated beam scales and balances subject to legal metrology control", asamended;"SANS 303" means the South African National Standard entitled "Non-automatic, nonself-indicating or semi-self-indicating, un-graduated counter scales subject to legal
metrology control", as amended;"SANS 319" means the South African National Standard entitled "Measuring systems Cryogenic liquids and other selected liquid gases in vertical tanks - Pressure differential
method", as amended;"SANS 344" means the South African National Standard entitled "Dynamic measuring
devices and systems for cryogenic liquids", as amended;"SANS 458" means the South African National Standard entitled "Tolerances permitted
for the accuracy of measurements in terms of legal metrology legislation including
prepackaged products", as amended;"SANS 689" means the South African National Standard entitled "Automatic railweighbridges", as amended;"SANS 863" means the South African National Standard entitled "Continuous totalizing
automatic weighing instruments- Belt weighers", as amended;

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No. 41854"SANS 1529-1" means the South African National Standard entitled "Water meters forcold potable water: Metrological characteristics of mechanical water meters of nominal
bore not exceeding 100 mm", as amended;"SANS 1529-9" means the South African National Standard entitled "Water meters forcold potable water: Requirements for electronic indicators used with mechanical water
meters, electronic water meters and electronic prepayment water measuring systems",
as amended;"SANS 1649" means the South African National Standard entitled "Non-automatic selfindicating, semi-self-indicating and non-self-indicating weighing instruments withdenominated verification scale intervals", as amended;"SANS 1697" means the South African National Standard entitled "Verification
standards for the verification of mass measuring instruments, including commercial
standard masspieces", as amended;"SANS 1698" means the South African National Standard entitled "Verification
standards for the verification of volume-measuring instruments, including commercial
standards of volume", as amended;"SANS 1840" means the South African National Standard entitled "Manufacture ofmeasuring container bottles", as amended;"SANS 1841" means the South African National Standard entitled "Control of thequantity of contents in prepacked packages within the prescriptions of legal metrology
legislation", as amended;"SANS 10378" means the South African National Standard entitled "General
requirements for the competence of verification laboratories", as amended;

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018"self-indicating", in respect of a measuring instrument, means a measuring instrumentin which the position of equilibrium is obtained without the intervention of an operator;"semi-self-indicating", in respect of a measuring instrument, means a measuring

instrument with a self-indication measuring range, in which the operator intervenes toalter the limits of this range;"steelyard" means, in addition to the weighing instrument so designated, the load

measuring device in the form of a steelyard on any weighing instrument so equipped;"the Act" means the Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014);"turn", in respect of a vibrating weighing instrument, means the displacement of thebeam or steelyard to the full extent of its travel either way from the horizontal position ofbalance, and the mass required to effect such turn does not include the mass required
to correct any error;"true value", in respect to quantity, means the value which characterizes the quantity

perfectly defined;"type evaluation" means the sequence of all the steps taken in the course of theevaluation and approval, or rejection, of a type, starting with the submission of therequest for type approval and culminating in a certificate or notice of type approval or
rejection;"ullage" means the distance between the free surface of the product and the container

top reference point, measured along the vertical measurement axis;"undue yielding", in respect to any part of a weighing instrument, means to yield tosuch an extent as to cause a permanent deformation of the part or to cause incorrect
measurement by the weighing instrument, whether such permanent deformation or

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incorrect measurement is immediately apparent or is apparent only after repeatedapplication of the load that causes the part to yield;"value", in respect of a given quantity, means the magnitude of the quantity expressedas the product of a number and the appropriate unit of measurement;"vehicle tank" means a measure of volume in the form of a container, which may or
may not be subdivided into two or more compartments, the tank or each compartment
having a capacity of not less than 200 L, mounted on a motor truck or trailer, or on arailway truck, and used for the sale or delivering of liquids by measure of volume, butdoes not include a vehicle tank provided with a removable measuring gauge or gauges
and a vehicle tank provided with a liquid meter;"vibrating weighing instrument" means a weighing instrument in which the beam or
steelyard oscillates when disturbed from rest in its position of balance;"weighing instrument" means any measuring instrument that serves to determine themass of a body by using the action of gravity on such body;

Application of requirements of the Act

2.

(1)

The purposes relating to the use or possession for use of any

measuring instrument or the measurement of a product or a service for which atechnical regulation has been published by the Minister under Section 15 of the Act orfor which interim requirements and conditions pertaining to the use thereof has been set
by the CEO under Section 22(2)(c) of the Act or for any other applicable provision of the
Act must be in relation to a prescribed purpose as defined in the Act.

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Any person who, at the commencement of the Act or theseRegulations, use for a prescribed purpose, any equipment which was allowed to be
used under the requirements of any other law requiring compliance to a South African
National Standard, may continue to use the equipment for a period of 24 months fromthe commencement of these Regulations or for such additional period as the Ministermay determine by notice in the Government Gazette.
(3)

The person referred to in subregulation (2) above must submit a

proposal to the CEO to introduce a legal metrology technical regulation as contemplated
in Section 16(1) of the Act within six months from the commencement of theseRegulations.

Part II
Registration of importers, manufacturers, persons who offer for sale any
prescribed measuring instrument, product or service
Requirements for registration

3.

(1)

(a)

Any manufacturer, importer or person who offer for sale orsupply any prescribed measuring instrument, product, or provides a service, fallingwithin the ambit of the Act prior to the date of these regulations coming into effect, must
apply for registration with the National Regulator within three years from the date ofthese regulations coming into effect.
(b)

Any manufacturer, importer or person who offer for sale orsupply any prescribed measuring instrument, product, or provide a service, falling within
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registration with the National Regulator within three years from the date of theseregulations coming into effect.
(2)

Application for registration must be done by completing anapplication form available from the National Regulator and submitting the application
form and any additional information required to the National Regulator.
(3)

The National Regulator must issue a certificate as evidence ofregistration to a person registering. Irrespective of any amendments to the registration
certificate, the registration certificate is valid for a five-year period from the date of firstregistration, after which a new application must be completed if the business ofmanufacturing, importing of any commodity or product, or providing of a service is still
active.
(4)

When any change in the information provided to the National

Regulator occurred since registration, the registered person must notify the National
Regulator within 30 days of such changes. Such changed information must be notified
to the National Regulator in a format as prescribed by the National Regulator.
(5)

An amended registration certificate indicating the changes must be

issued by the National Regulator.

Offence in connection with registration of importers, manufacturers or persons
who offered for sale any prescribed measuring instrument, product or service4.

Any person who manufactures, imports, offers for sale or supplies any

prescribed measuring instrument, product, or provides a service falling within the ambit

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offence in terms of the Act.

Inspection, seizing and retention of. measuring instruments products or services

by market surveillance inspectors

5.

(1)

Any person who imports, manufactures, users or any person who

offers for sale or supply, any prescribed measuring instrument, product or service,herein after referred to as a sample, to which a legal metrology technical regulation
applies, must at the request of the market surveillance inspector, and within the period
stated in the request, and at that person's own cost(a)place at the disposal of the market surveillance inspector, any sample, as may be
specified in the request, in order to inspect, examine, test or analyse; or(b)furnish the market surveillance inspector such documentation as may be
specified in the request with regard to the inspection; and(c)comply with the sampling requirements of a legal metrology technical regulationthat is in force on the request of a market surveillance inspector.
(2)

The market surveillance inspector may open products or

instruments in order to examine any sample obtained in terms of this Act, or have it
tested or analysed, in order to determine whether the prescribed measuring instrument,
product or service, or any component, material or substance concerned therewith
complies with or has the characteristics of or has been manufactured in accordancewith a legal metrology technical regulation applicable in terms of this Act.

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If any sample obtained in terms of this Act is damaged or destroyed

during the process of inspecting, examining, testing or analysing such sample, theNational Regulator is not liable for the damage to or destruction of that sample, except
where the damage is due to negligence of the National Regulator.
(4)

The result of any inspection, examination, test or analysis of any

sample of a prescribed measuring instrument, product or service, to which a legal
metrology technical regulation applies, is regarded to be valid for the wholeconsignment or batch from which the sample was obtained or to the similar services
offered by the supplier, until the contrary is proved, or unless otherwise specified inlegal metrology technical regulation that is in force.

Part Ill
Measurement Standards

General requirements

6.

(1)

The prescribed requirements for the measurement standards

referred to in section 19 of the Act used by the personnel employed by the National
Regulator or any appointed service provider, designated verification and repair bodies
are indicated in the relevant technical regulations or a relevant SANS document.
(2)

All measurement standards shall be traceable to the national

standard or in the absence of such national standard to an international standard
acceptable to the National Regulator. Unless otherwise specified in this part of theregulations, measurement standards shall comply with requirements set by the National
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and a calibration certificate, issued by an accredited calibration laboratory, will be proofof traceability.
(3)

Unless otherwise specified in this part of the regulations, theexpanded uncertainty, U (for coverage factor k = 2), for the measurement standard(including its indicating device), shall be less than 1/5 of the applicable maximum
permissible error of the measuring system under test for type approval and shall be lessthan a 1/3 of the applicable maximum permissible error of the measuring system under
test for initial or subsequent verification.
(4)

Unless otherwise specified in this part of the regulations, referencematerials used as measurement standards in testing and verification shall be traceable
to the national standard or in the absence of a national standard to an international
standard acceptable to the National Regulator. A calibration certificate, issued by anaccredited calibration laboratory or equivalent for the equipment used to determine thevalue of the reference materials will be proof of traceability.
(5)

Instruments used for auxiliary measurements during repair orverification of measuring instruments shall be accurate to ensure that, in the test results,
no error of more than 1/10 of the smallest applicable tolerance of the measuring
instrument being repaired or verified will be caused.

Measurement standards of mass

7.

All measurement standards used by the personnel employed by the

National Regulator or any appointed service provider, designated verification or repair
body for the inspection, verification or repair of-

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Weighing instruments and commercial standard weights, that are required to beverified in terms of the Legal Metrology Act, 2014; and(b)

Weighing instruments used to determine the mass of reference material used toverify weighing instruments;

must comply with SANS 1697.

Measurement standards of volume

8.

All measurement standards used by the personnel employed by the

National Regulator or any appointed service provider, designated verification or repair
body of volume, for the inspection, verification or repair of(a)Volume measuring instruments and commercial standards of volume, that are
required to be verified in terms of the Legal Metrology Act, 2014; and(b)

Measuring instruments used to determine the quantity of reference material;must comply with SANS 1698.

Measurement Standards of Length9.

All measurement standards used by the personnel employed by the

National Regulator or any appointed service provider, designated verification or repair
body, for the verification of(a)Length measuring instruments; and(b)

Conventional length measuring instruments;

must comply with the errors permitted in Table 1:

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1

2
TABLE 1MEASURES OF LENGTH

Denomination

Error permitted in excess or in
deficiency

30 m and above

3,5mm

3 m and above, but under 30 m

2,5mm

1 m and above, but under 3 m

0,5mm

50 mm and above, but under 1 m

0,25 mmunder 50 mm

0,05 mmPart IV
Market Surveillance Inspectors

Qualifications of market surveillance inspectors

10.

No person must in terms of section 6(1) of the Act be appointed as amarket surveillance inspector unless-(aJ

he or she holds a relevant tertiary qualification in the field of engineering, health,safety or environment; and(b)he or she has completed in-house training as set by the National Regulator on(i)the Legal Metrology Act and Regulations,(ii)

theoretical subjects; and(ii)

practical work,

as determined from time to time.

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Exercising the powers of a market surveillance inspectors

11.

No person may exercise the powers of a market surveillance inspector

unless he or she is appointed by the CEO in terms of the Act and holds an inspection
authority issued by the Chief Executive Officer.

PartV
Sale of Goods
Goods destined for export
12.

(a)

The provisions of these regulations apply to prepackaged goods

destined for sale outside the Republic unless they conform to any written requirements
specified by the foreign purchaser.
(b)

If the prepackaged goods exported do not comply with theseregulations, the exporter shall submit requirements specified by the foreign purchaser to
the National Regulator for confirmation.
(c)

After the National Regulator has confirmed the requirements

specified by the foreign purchaser the prepackaged goods will be allowed for export.

Seller o.r importer to take precaution regarding quantity of goods purchased forresale13.

Any person who-(a)has purchased any prepackaged goods for resale; or(b)imports any such goods for resale,(i)

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is deemed to be of a certain quantity in terms of any provision of theseregulations;must take such precaution as will ensure that the actual quantity of the goods is thequantity represented, subject to any applicable tolerance permitted in terms of theseregulations or any other regulation in terms of the Act, irrespective of the origin of such
goods.

Delivery note, invoice or other writing to accompany goods delivered
14.

Except where otherwise provided in this regulation any goods transmitted,

conveyed or delivered to any purchaser in pursuance of a sale by measure or by
number must be accompanied by a correctly dated delivery note, invoice or otherwriting.

General requirements for issuing delivery note, invoice or other writing

15.

(1)

The delivery note, invoice or other writing must state the following:(a)the names and full addresses of the seller and the purchaser; and{b)a clear and legible statement of the quantity of such goods unless(i)the quantity of such goods is indicated on the goods in the mannerprescribed in SANS 289, as amended from time to time; or(ii)such delivery note is accompanied by a cash register slip which contains alist of separate prices respectively corresponding to each selling pricemarked on each separate item or quantity of goods.

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A delivery note, invoice or other writing accompanying prepackaged

quantities that are permitted in terms of SANS 289 to be unmarked as to quantity, must
contain(a)a statement of the number of prepackaged units of each prescribed quantity to
be delivered; and(b}the mass of the respective prescribed quantities being delivered.
(3)

A delivery note, invoice or other writing need not accompany thegoods where(a)the goods are unprocessed or unmanufactured agricultural produce, cream or
milk which have been produced in the Republic and where such goods aretransmitted, conveyed or delivered in pursuance of a sale in bulk by or on behalfof the producer thereof;(b)

the goods, after having been taken from bulk, are measured or counted, as thecase may be, in the presence of the purchaser or his agent at the time of saleand such goods are delivered to the purchaser or his agent on the sameoccasion and on the premises of the seller;(c)a purchaser or his agent in person orders the goods at the premises of the seller,
stating the quantity of the goods to be supplied, and such goods, after having
been taken from bulk and made up in prepackaged form at the time of salewithout having been measured or counted in the presence of the purchaser or his
agent, as the case may be, are delivered to the purchaser or his agent on thesame occasion and on those premises;

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the quantity of the goods supplied as contemplated in paragraph (c) must be inaccordance with that ordered or when of some other quantity, such other quantity
is made known to the purchaser or his agent by the seller when being delivered;or(e)the purchaser or his agent specifies the quantity of the goods to be supplied in atransaction by retail, either explicitly or by implication, at the premises of thepurchaser such goods are delivered to the purchaser or his agent on the sameoccasion on those premises and(i)the quantity of the goods supplied is the quantity specified explicitly or by
implication by the purchaser or his agent; or(ii)where the goods are of a different quantity, such other quantity is madeknown to the purchaser or his agent by the seller when being delivered.

Goods to be measured after despatched
16.

(1)

Where the quantity of goods, which have been despatched to apurchaser in pursuance of a sale in bulk, is to be measured en-route to or at the placeof delivery(a)the delivery note, invoice or other writing accompanying such goods must be
endorsed to that effect; and(b)the statement of quantity must be inserted or attached immediately after thequantity of the goods has been determined.
(2)

In cases where the statement of quantity is in the form of a printed

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quantity of the goods, such ticket must be attached to the delivery note, invoice or otherwriting-(aJ

immediately after the quantity of the goods has been determined; and(b)before the delivery note, invoice or other writing is handed over to the purchaser
or his agent.

Liquid products in vehicle tanks and bulk containers

17.

(1)

A delivery note, invoice or other writing issued in connection withliquid goods that vaporize at ambient atmospheric pressure and which are kept at atemperature below 0 0 c to maintain their liquid state and are prepackaged in a bulk
delivery vehicle or bulk container intended for sale as a non-consumer package andsold by volume, must clearly show the temperature of the liquid product at thetemperature at which it is maintained in order to maintain its liquid state.
(2)

A delivery note, invoice or other writing issued in connection withliquid goods, other than those in subregulation (1 ), which are prepackaged in a bulk
delivery vehicle or bulk container intended for sale as a non- consumer package andsold by volume, must clearly show the temperature of the liquid product at the time ofpacking, its coefficient of expansion and the quantity thereof at 20 °C.
(3)

Any measuring instrument used to determine the quantity of theliquid and convert its volume to 20 °c must be verified in terms of any regulation
pertaining to such instrument.

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For the purposes of this regulation any thermometer used for thedetermination of temperature must be calibrated by an accredited calibration laboratory
and its accuracy must be traceable to the national standard.

Duties of person conveying goods

18.

Any person in possession of a delivery note, invoice or other writing

relating to any goods being transmitted, conveyed or delivered by him or her inpursuance of a sale must(a)produce such delivery note, invoice or other writing to any authorised officer
when so requested by him or her;(b)hand over such delivery note, invoice or other writing to the purchaser or his
agent before any part of the goods is off-loaded;(c)in any case where the quantity of the goods has been determined at the place ofdelivery, hand over such delivery note, invoice or other writing to the purchaser
or his agent before leaving such place.

Dealers to retain delivery notes

19.

A delivery note, invoice or other writing issued in respect of any goods

delivered in pursuance of a sale to a dealer and handed over to the dealer or his agent
as prescribed in Regulation 15, must be retained by him or her for the duration of thepossession of the goods after receipt, during which period it must be kept at hand andbe produced to an authorised officer on demand.

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Part VI
Requirements for marking of prepackages and prescribed quantities
Markings on prepackaged products and prescribed quantities

20.

Prepackages made up prior to being offered for sale must comply with allapplicable requirements of SANS 289, as amended.

Goods or articles ordered by purchaser in person

21.

(1)

Where purchaser or his agent in person orders goods or articles

stating the quantity of the goods or articles to be supplied and such goods or articles,
after having been taken from bulk and made up in prepackaged form at the time of salewithout having been measured or counted in the presence of the purchaser or his
agent, are delivered to the purchaser or his agent on the same occasion and on thosepremises, the goods or articles are not required to be marked with a statement of
quantity, provided that(a)the quantity of the goods or articles supplied is in accordance with that ordered;or(b)when of some other quantity, such other quantity is declared to the purchaser or
his agent by the seller when being handed over.
(2)

The requirement contemplated in subregulation (1) does not apply

to beverages and other goods with special requirements contained in Annexure E of
SANS 289 for measurement at the time of sale, that are supplied from bulk for
consumption at the premises of the seller.

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Non-consumer packages

22.

(1)

Any goods or articles-(aJ

which are sold by quantity expressed in terms of a measurement unit; or(b)

by number; and(c)which are required by a purchaser other than a person buying from the retailtrade, for his own use and not for resale, may be made up by the manufacturer orpacker in non-consumer packages which do not bear a statement of quantity,
provided that where such goods or articles are transmitted, conveyed ordelivered in bulk to the purchaser and are enclosed in an outer container, suchcontainer must bear a statement of the quantity in accordance with SANS 289
unless, when delivered, it is accompanied by a delivery note, invoice or otherwriting in accordance with the provisions of Regulations 15 to 20.
(2)

Non-consumer packages contemplated in subregulation (1) mustcomply with all requirements pertaining to non-consumer packages contained in SANS
289.
(3)

Any person who offers for sale in the retail, a non-consumer

package that does not comply with all requirements for consumer packages containedin SANS 289 will be guilty of an offence in terms of the Act.

Standard temperature for sale of prepackaged liquid products
23.

(1)

The statement of quantity on prepackaged liquid products packed

by volume, other than on the retail premises, from which they are sold, must reflect thevolume at a temperature of 20 °C unless otherwise prescribed in these regulations or
SANS 289, as amended.
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The represented volume of a quantity of a liquid product packed byvolume on the retail premises, from which it is sold, must be the volume at the ambient
temperature at which it is measured unless such volume has been converted to thevolume at 20 °c.

Marking of equivalent statement of quantity on prepackaged products
24.

A prepackaged product may be marked with an equivalent quantity

statement in an unauthorised measurement unit in addition to the required quantity
statement provided that the equivalent quantity statement may not be more prominent
or appear more times than the required quantity statement.

Qualification of statement of quantity on prepackaged products

25.

(1}

A statement of quantity must be unambiguous and without aqualification that renders it misleading or without meaning.
(2)(a)

The following qualifications are allowed-

the "drained mass" must be indicated in addition to the total net mass on the
products required by SANS 289 to bear a drained mass;(b)

the quantity of a liquid product may be qualified by a statement of content at
20 °C;(c)the mass of an animal carcass may be indicated as "cold mass";(d)

the words "contents", "net mass" or "net" may be used with a statement of
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the case of elastic materials provided that both such lengths are shown
simultaneously. In the case of cotton crepe bandage and conforming bandage
the stretched length only may be shown.

Prepackaged products sold other than by measurement unit

26.

Prepackaged goods or articles which may be sold other than by reference

to a measurement unit must bear no direct or indirect reference alluding to quantity interms of any measurement unit or number, including numbers which might be construed
as such a reference either(a)on the goods, package or container;(b)on the label attached thereto or inserted in a transparent container;(c)on any invoice, delivery note or other writing.

Part VII
Special requirements for sale of goods sold other than in prepackaged form
Price descriptions

27.

(1)

When any articles or goods are offered for sale by means of a pricedescription displayed on or near retail premises for the purpose of drawing the attentionof prospective purchasers(a)the quantity of such articles or goods when actually sold to a purchaser must,
subject to any tolerance that may be prescribed for the measurement of such
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receive for the amount paid by him or her or demanded from him or her andshould be calculated at the price per measurement unit or by number shown on
the price description which has been so displayed; unless(b)

the seller has made known to the prospective purchaser before concluding thesale that the price description which has been so displayed will not apply to theprospective transaction.
(2)

Any price description displayed or advertised in connection with any

article or goods sold by volume, mass, length or area and making reference to quantity
must be expressed in terms of a permissible measurement unit only and unless suchprice description refers to an available prepackaged quantity of such article or goods, it
must be in the form of a unit price expressed in Rand or cents per(a)millilitre (ml, ml or ml};(b)litre (l, I, £);(c)kilolitre (kl, kl, kl};(d)cubic metre (m 3 );(e)milligram (mg);(f)

gram (g);(g)

kilogram (kg);(h)

metric tonne (t);(i)

millimetre (mm);(})

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(3)

In the case of articles or goods sold by mass or volume such unit

price may also be expressed in rand or cents per 100 g or 100 ml respectively.
(4)

Unwrapped cuts or pieces of meat and meat carcasses must, whendisplayed for sale on the premises of a retail butcher and having the price thereofmarked or displayed thereon, have the net mass as clearly marked or displayed thereonas the price in characters and figures not less than half the height of the characters andfigures used for the price.

Standard temperature for liquid products measured at time of sale28.

The represented volume of a quantity of a liquid product sold by volume

and measured at the time of sale, must be the volume at the ambient temperature atwhich it is measured, unless such volume is converted to the volume at 20 °C for the
purposes of the transaction: provided that a quantity of liquid product which has been
artificially heated and which has a temperature above 20 °c when being measured,
must be the volume of the said product at a temperature of 20 °C.

Purchase of milk by mass

29.

A factory, dairy or milk depot may purchase a quantity of milk from a

producer thereof by mass: provided that where the equivalent of the volume of aquantity of milk is to be determined from the mass of that quantity, the density of milk
must be taken as 1,03 kg/L.

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Measurement units in which quantity of certain goods must be expressed

30.

(1)

For the purpose of complying with the relevant provisions of section

34 and 35 of the Act in respect of(a)goods or articles sold by quantity expressed in terms of a measurement unit; or(b)

any service rendered, the quantity of which is expressed in any measurement

unit;
only an appropriate measurement unit, specified in regulations, issued under the
Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, 2006 (Act 18 of 2006), must be
used, unless(i)exemption in writing for deviating from this has been granted under theprovisions of the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, 2006 as
amended; or(ii)

it is used in connection with a purpose or an article exempted in the regulations
made under the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, 2006 as
amended.
(2)

The use of any measurement unit or its symbol in connection withany contract, bargain, sale, purchase or transaction must be(a)in accordance with the rules specified in regulations, issued under the
Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, 2006 (Act 18 of 2006)
referred to in subregulation (1 ); and(b)expressed in the manner prescribed in SANS 289, unless permission in writingfor deviating from this has been granted by the National Regulator.

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Part VIII
Accuracy of measurement when determining quantity of goods

Suitable instruments to be used and made available
31.

(1)

Any person who-(a)measures the quantity of goods or articles in the presence of a purchaser; or(b)in the retail trade, prepacks goods or articles for sale;must use a measuring instrument suitable for the purpose and must make such
instrument available to(i)an authorised officer who wishes to check the quantity of prepackaged goods orarticles; or(ii)a purchaser who wishes to measure the quantity of the goods or articles
purchased by him or her.
(2)This requirement will not apply when a vessel is used for themeasurement of liquids in accordance with Regulation 33(1 ).
(3)

Any person, other than a person referred to in subregulation (1) ora person packing goods in terms of a registration certificate issued under the quantity
mark scheme referred to in Regulation 35, who prepacks goods for sale must(a)keep a suitable measuring instrument for the purpose of checking the quantity ofsuch goods; and(b)make such measuring instrument available to an authorised officer who wishes tocheck the quantity of such goods.
(4)

An instrument referred to in subregulations (1) and (3) will bedeemed to be suitable if it fulfils the requirements of SANS 458.

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In addition to the requirements of Item 4(4 )(c) of SANS 458 andwhere a deficiency error is not permitted for prepackages of the goods being measured,for example certain goods sold by number, an instrument used in terms of(a)subregulation (1) of this regulations must have a permitted maximum permissible
error not exceeding 2 % at the point of measurement of such goods; and(b)subregulation (3) of this regulations must have a permitted maximum permissible
error not exceeding 2 % at the point of measurement of such goods and must be
adjusted at the time of verification to have no negative error.

Tolerances permitted on determination of the quantity of goods
32.

Tolerances and permissible differences between the represented or

marked quantity of goods and the actual quantity of such goods are those prescribed in
SANS 458, as amended, unless the requirements of Regulation 33(1) and (2) of thispart apply.

Accuracy of vessels or containers used for sale of liquids
33.

(1)

A vessel or container used for the purpose of determining thequantity of a prepackaged liquid sold therein must be of a nominal volume notexceeding 5 L, provided that(a)such a vessel or container may only be used for the measuring off of any liquid in
the retail trade at the time of sale of such liquid, if it has a narrow neck and ispresented to the retail dealer by the purchaser;(b)

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(2)

The volume of any container manufactured, supplied or used forthe purpose of determining the quantity of beer, spirit coolers, alcoholic fruit beverages,
alcoholic fruit beers or ales that are supplied from bulk for consumption on thepremises, must be-(a)defined by an indelible line or indentation at least 25 mm in length, distant notless than 10 mm and not more than 35 mm from the brim; and(b)when such container is filled when the meniscus of the product is up to thebottom of such line or indentation, it must hold at least the volume which must be
indicated thereon, in a position close to such line or indentation in clear andlegible figures and letters not less than 5 mm in height.

Authorisation to deviate from requirements

34.
(a)

The National Regulator may-give written permission to deviate from the requirements of:(i)these regulations;(ii)

SANS 289; or(iii)

SANS 458,

as the National Regulator may deem fit and under any conditions that the National
Regulator may deem necessary, unless the requirements of paragraph (b) apply;(b)

not give permission for the sale of any prepackaged products that are deficient of
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the National Regulator receives a guarantee to the effect that the sale is toan end user and not for resale; and(ii)

the purchaser and seller agree to such sale.

Part IX
Compliance schemes

Quantity mark scheme

35.

(a)

The quantity mark must be the "e" mark as defined in SANS 1841.

(b)

No person may apply a quantity mark to prepackaged goods unlessregistered as a quantity mark company under SANS 1841.
(c)

A quantity mark may only be applied or used in a mannerauthorized in subregulation (b) above.
(d)

A person will be deemed to have applied a quantity mark to

prepackaged goods if he or she has(i)applied that quantity mark to any container or covering of the goods concerned or
to any label attached to said goods or to any container or covering thereof;(ii)

placed or enclosed the goods concerned in any container or covering to which
the quantity mark has been applied or to which is attached any label to which thequantity mark has been applied; or(iii)

in connection with the sale of the goods concerned, directly or indirectly referredto the quantity mark in a manner or under circumstances likely to convey theimpression that the quantity of goods complies with the requirements of SANS
1841.

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Measurement mark scheme

36.

(a)

The measurement mark must be the "3'' mark defined in(b)

No person may apply a measurement mark to a measuring

SANS 1840.

container bottle unless the company is registered as a manufacturer of measuringcontainer bottles under SANS 1840.
(c)

A measurement mark may only be applied or used in a mannerauthorised in in terms of paragraph (b).
(d)

A person will be deemed to have applied a measurement mark tomeasuring container bottles if he or she has(i)applied the measurement mark to any measuring container bottle falling within
the scope of SANS 1840;(ii)

applied the measurement mark to any measuring container bottle that does not
fall within the scope of SANS 1840; or(iii)

in connection with the sale of any container, directly or indirectly referred to themeasurement mark in a manner or under circumstances likely to convey theimpression that the container complies with the requirements of SANS 1840.

Application for registration certificate

37.

(1)

An application for a registration certificate to apply the quantity

mark or the measurement mark must be made to the National Regulator.
(2)(a)

The National Regulator may-issue a registration certificate for a five year period on such conditions as may
deem necessary;
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withdraw or, subject to such condition as may deem necessary, suspend aregistration certificate or terminate suspension of such registration certificate.
(3)

The holder of a registration certificate contemplated insubregulation (2)(aJ which has been withdrawn in terms of subregulation (2)(b), or which
has expired due to effluxion of time or for any other reason, must at the written requestfrom the National Regulator immediately return that registration certificate to the
National Regulator.

Offenses in respect of compliance schemes marks

38.

Any person who applies the marks contemplated in Regulations 35 and36, without being in possession of a registration certificate issued by the regulator interms of Regulation 37 is guilty of an offence in terms of the Act.

PartX
Measuring instruments, products or services not conforming to legal metrology
technical regulations
Directive

39.

(1)

Where a non-conformance relating to a measuring instrument,

product or service is found, the National Regulator must direct in writing that suchmeasuring instrument, product or service be brought into compliance with any relevant
technical regulation as required by section 18(1) of the Act.
(2)

Should the person to whom such directive is issued fail to bring themeasuring instrument, product or service into conformance with the relevant legal

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metrology technical regulation, the National Regulator may direct in writing that suchmeasuring instrument, product or service be confiscated, destroyed or returned to thecountry of origin in such manner as the National Regulator may deem fit.
(3)

A directive issued by the National Regulator in terms ofsubregulation (1 ), may(a)be withdrawn in writing by the National Regulator if no steps have been taken by
the National Regulator within 120 days of the date of issue of the directive;(b)

be withdrawn, in writing within 30 days, from the date that evidence of conformityof the measuring instrument, product or service covered in a directive wassubmitted to and accepted by the National Regulator;(c)remain valid, where the directive for any measuring instrument, product orservice cannot be served on the manufacturer, importer, seller or supplier for any
reason.
(4)

Any person issued with a directive is responsible to ensure thateach measuring instrument, product or service which does not conform to a legal
metrology technical regulation is kept separate from the compliant products and is notremoved from the premises specified, supplied or sold.
(5)

A person issued with any directive is further responsible for any

costs or losses incurred in keeping such measuring instrument, product or service in his
or her possession or under his or her control at or on any premises specified in the
directive by the National Regulator, including where the measuring instrument or
products are kept at the premises of or under the control of the National Regulator or
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A person is guilty of an offence if that person acts in contraventionof a directive issued in terms of section 18 of the Act.

Confiscation

40.

(1)

Where the National Regulator directs in writing in terms ofregulation 39(2) that a person has failed to meet the requirements of a directive issued
in line with section 18(1) of the Act and regulation 39(1 ), the National Regulator may
confiscate the non-compliant measuring instrument or product, as follows(a)Confiscation may be in the form of the physical removal of a measuring
instrument, or product to a location identified by the National Regulator.

(b)

Non-compliant measuring instruments or products confiscated may be disposedof in accordance with the internal procedures of the National Regulator.

(c)

The confiscation of measuring instruments, products or services in terms of the
Act or Regulations does not affect the person's liability for any fees that may be
or become payable by that person in respect of the measuring instrument,
product or service or any other punishment in terms of the Act or any otherlegislation.

(d)

Any cost incurred by the National Regulator for the confiscation, destruction,
storage, transportation or otherwise dealing with the measuring instrument,
product or service may be recovered from the person issued with a directive.
(2)

Any measuring instrument or product in respect of which a directive

in terms of regulation 39( 1) has been issued which has been confiscated becomes theproperty of the National Regulator.

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Destruction
41.

The National Regulator, after confiscation of the non-compliant measuring

instrument, product or service, may destroy the non-compliant measuring instrument,
product or service. Destruction shall be carried out as determined by the National
Regulator.

Return to country of origin

42.

(1)

The National Regulator may direct in writing that a person who has

failed to meet the requirements of a directive issued in terms of regulation 39(1) andSection 18 of the Act return the measuring instrument, product or service to the countryof origin. Return to country of origin must be in line with the following:(i)

All costs incurred in returning the measuring instrument or product to the countryof origin must be for the account of the importer, supplier, agent or any personusing such measuring instrument or product or service.

(ii)

Documented proof that the measuring instrument or product has been returnedto the country of origin must be supplied to the National Regulator within 14 days
from the date that the order has been issued by the National Regulator.
(2)

A person is guilty of an offence if that person acts in contraventionof a written notification by the National Regulator issued in terms of subregulation ( 1).

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PartXI
Measuring instruments and containers used for prescribed purposes
Measurement units, prefixes, symbols and their usage

43.

(1)

Subject to the provisions relating to use of a measurement unit

specified in any provision of any technical regulation, the recognised measurement units
and prefixes for the purposes of the technical regulations are the measurement units
and their multiples and submultiples and prefixes specified in the regulations issued
under Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, 2006.
(2)

No recognised measurement unit or multiple or sub-multiple thereof

must for the purposes of the technical regulations be designated by any symbol otherthan a symbol specified in the regulations referred to in subregulation (1 ), subject to any
provision in any technical regulation relating to their usage.

Permissible nominal values (denominations) of weights and of material measures
44.

The permissible nominal values (denominations) of weights, of material

measures of length and of material measures of volume are those specified in an
applicable technical regulation or relevant South African National Standard.

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Measuring instruments not to be subject to initial or subsequent verification andprohibition from use of certain measuring instruments

45.

(1)

A market surveillance inspector or verification officer must notinitially or subsequently verify the following:(a)

Any measuring instrument which(i)is not sufficiently strong to withstand the wear and tear of ordinary use forthe purpose for which it is used or intended to be used;(ii)

does not meet the requirements prescribed for its class or type in the Act
and in these regulations unless such measuring instrument is of the model
approved in terms of section 22 of the Act;

(b)

(iii)

is not complete;{iv)

is not in a clean state;

any weighing instrument which(i)has a broken scoop, pan, plate or other part, which is vital to its operation;{ii)

has a scoop, pan or plate of such size or shape as may lead to incorrect
measuring, either through its fouling the housing of the weighing
instrument or because its size or shape may cause proper contact
between knife-edges and bearings to be disturbed;{iii)

has a goods plate which is readily absorbent of moisture, whether
because of the material of which it is made or on account of faulty glazing
or of the extent to which it is cracked or chipped;

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has proportional counterpoises the total value of which added to the fullsteelyard or dial reading does not correspond to the marked capacity of
the weighing instrument, unless authorization to verify is granted by the
National Regulator;(c)micrometre scales, unless of a model approved in terms of section 22 of the Act;(d)box-end beam scales, except those used in post offices for measuring the massof letters;(e)counter steelyards, unless of a model approved in terms of section 22 of the Act;(f)

any measuring instrument prohibited under section 29 of the Act or under theseregulations;(g)any non-metric measuring instrument;(h)any measuring instrument unless it is of a model approved in terms of section 22of the Act, and it is clearly and indelibly marked with the number of the certificate
of approval as described in Part XV, unless such measuring instrument is
exempted from type approval;(i)any measuring instrument of a model or modified model which has been refused
approval in terms of section 22 of the Act or in respect of which a certificate of
approval has been withdrawn.
(2)

The use for any prescribed purpose of the following measuring

instruments is prohibited-(aJ

any instrument of which the beam has an unstable action both when the balance,
beam scale or counter scale is loaded or unloaded (accelerating type);

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any weighing instrument of the type known as a "Union" scale;(d)

any swan-necked beam scale;(e)

any steelyard-

(f)

(i)

having a capacity of less than 50 kg;(ii)which is reversible or has more than one load-hook;(iii)

not provided with a zero graduation;

any dead mass scale.

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Use of units for indication of results of measurements

46.

(1)

Unless otherwise approved by the National Regulator or as

described in the provisos following Table 2, any indication of the result of ameasurement by any graduated measuring instrument, other than a material measure,which is to be approved in terms of section 22 of the Act, or any indication of the resultof a measurement by any new graduated measuring instrument, other than a material
measure, which does not require to be approved in terms of section 22 of the Act, must
be indicated in terms of only one unit of the measurement units referred to in regulation
2 of this Part and any figured subdivisions of such units must be indicated as decimal
submultiples thereof.
(2)

Unless otherwise approved by the National Regulator, theapplicable measurement unit referred to in sub regulation ( 1) must be that shown inColumn 4, Table 2 in respect of the category of measuring instrument, other than amaterial measure.

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2

3

4
Units

TABLE 2Category ofmeasuring
instrument

Capacity, if measurement
is of a fixed quantity equal
to capacity

a. Weighing
instruments(i) 1 kg or more(ii) 1 g or more but less than
1 kg(iii} less than 1 g(i) 1 m or more(ii) less than 1 m

Capacity, if
measurement is ofvarious quantities up tocapacity
more than 1 kg
more than 1 g but not morethan 1 kg
not more than 1 g
more than 1 m
not more than 1 m(i) 10 m2 or more(ii) less than 1O m2(i) 1 Lor 1 dmj or more(ii) less than 1 L or 1 dm 3

more than 10 m2
not more than 1O m2
more than 1 L or 1 dmj
not more than 1 Lor 1 dmj

b. Lengthmeasuring
instruments
c. Area measuring
instruments
d. Volume
measuring
instruments.

kg
g
mg
m
mm
m2
2

dm
1 Lor 1 dmj
ml or cmj

Provided that(a)in respect of a weighing instrument having a capacity of more than 1 000 kg, theunit may be the metric tonne (t);(b)

in respect of a volume measuring instrument for liquids having a capacity of morethan 1 000 L the unit may be the kilolitre (kl) or the cubic metre (m 3 );(c)

where the capacity according to Column 3(i)in the case of a weighing instrument is 1 kg or 1 g, the unit for the terminal
indication may be 1 kg or 1 g, respectively;(ii)

in the case of a length measuring instrument is 1 m, the unit for theterminal indication may be 1 m;

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in the case of a volume measuring instrument is 1 L, the unit for theterminal indication may be 1 L;(d)any capacity referred to in the Table 2 is the total value indicated directly or
indirectly on the indicating dial or graduated scale of the measuring instrument
including the value of any means of increasing the measuring range including, inthe case of a weighing instrument, any loose proportional counter poise, but
excluding the value compensated by any loos~ weight in the case of a semi-selfindicating weighing instrument or by any separate adding tare compensating
device.

Form of values of graduations

47.

On any new graduated measuring instrument the value of the smallest

graduation is in the form of 1 x 10", 2 x 10", or 5 x 10" of a measurement unit authorisedby the Act where the exponent "n" is a positive or negative whole number or zero.

Reading by simple juxtaposition

48.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in a regulation of this Part, thegraduations and the figures on any new graduated measuring instrument must be soarranged as to give the result of any measurement on the principle of reading by simple
juxtaposition, including the value of any or proportional counterpoise which is indicatedon the dial of any weighing instrument with which such weight or counterpoise is used.

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Loose weights used with semi-self-indicating weighing instruments

and loose proportional counterpoises used in conjunction with steelyards on weighing
instruments are excluded from the provision of subregulation (1 ).

Advance of indication by digital indicators

49.

Unless otherwise approved by the National Regulator, when the value ofthe quantity indicated by any continuously indicating digital or semi-digital indicator isincreasing, the change to the next higher figure in any decade higher than the units
decade must occur when the indication in the units decade is moving between its
highest figured graduation and zero or is moving the last one tenth of its travel towards
zero, whichever is the lesser, and the change in the higher decades must be completed
when the indication in the units decade has reached zero and conversely when thevalue of the quantity indicated is decreasing, the change to the next lower figure mustoccur when the indication in the units decade is moving between zero and its highest
figure graduation or for the first one tenth of its travel from zero and the change in thehigher decades must be completed when the indication in the units decade has reachedthe highest figured graduation or has moved one tenth of its travel.

Extent of rounding error permitted

50.

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value of one increment of the indicating scale on any measuring instrument with digitalindication: Provided that such error may exceed 0,5 of the value of one such increment
by not more than 0,2 of such value if this is necessary to overcome any uncertainty inthe indication.

Indication by several indicators

51.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided for in a technical regulation or in a

certificate issued in terms of section 22 of the Act, where a measuring instrument has
more than one indicator included in the verification of the measuring instrument,
whether analogue or digital or whether the indication is visual or is a printed record(a)the value of the smallest graduations of all of the analogue indicators must be the
same;

(b)

the value of the smallest graduations of all of the digital indicators, including
printers, must be the same; and(c)the value of the smallest graduation of a digital indicator, including a printer,
operating in conjunction with an analogue indicator, may be smaller than but
must not be more than the value of the smallest graduation of the analogue
indicator;(2)

The result of a measurement indicated by the several indicators,

with any digital indication corrected for rounding error, must not differ, one from another,by more than the permissible error or by more than the permissible error on thatindicator which has the greater value of the smallest graduation where these values

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differ provided that there shall be no difference in the results indicated by the several
digital indicators.
(3)

Permissible errors in visual indication or in printing must be related

to the respective value of the graduations of each of the visual indicators or printersprovided that, where the value of the graduations of a printer is smaller than the value ofthe graduations of an associated analogue indicator, the allowances must relate only tothe value of the graduations of the analogue indicator and the printer may record theresult of a measurement equal to the analogue indication, rounded to the nearest printerincrement.

Notice in connection with periodic verification of measuring instruments asenvisaged in section 24(2) of Act

52.

(1)

The National Regulator may by notice in the Government Gazettein respect of any measuring instrument which in terms of this Act is required to beverified-(aJ

prescribe maximum intervals within which all such measuring instruments, or acertain class or kind of such measuring instrument, must be verified; or(b)call upon every person possessing any such measuring instrument to makeavailable such measuring instrument to any designated verification laboratory, or
if no designated verification laboratory exists for such measuring instrument toany regional office of the National Regulator, for the purpose of being verified
unless it is a measuring instrument bearing a verification mark and is covered by

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a verification certificate which is valid for the period contemplated in paragraph(a) and for the year to which the notice in question applies.
(2)

The National Regulator may take such steps as may be deemed

expedient to bring any notice published under subregulation (1) to the attention of
persons affected by it.

Measuring instruments acquired unverified to be verified before use forprescribed purpose

53.

Any measuring instrument stipulated in regulation 52 which does not havea valid verification status when acquired for use for any prescribed purpose must, prior
to being put into use for such purpose, be submitted to any designated body for initial orsubsequent verification.

Measuring instruments deemed to be unverified after having been re-installed

54.

Any measuring instrument which has been re-installed after it has beenverified must be deemed to be unverified until such time as it has been verified in its
new position.

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Acceptability of declared quantity

55.

Subject to any applicable provision of any technical regulation, thequantity of any product or thing, determined as the result of a measurement by ameasuring instrument permissible for use in terms of the Act and suitable for measuring
the quantity of the article or thing in question, must, when declared for the purpose of
the provisions of any law or by-law, be deemed to be the acceptable quantity of sucharticle or thing.

Method of determining tare or gross mass of containers, railway trucks or roadvehicles56.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part, when

the tare or gross mass of any container, railway truck or road vehicle or combination ofrailway trucks or road vehicles is to be determined for any prescribed purpose, themeasuring of such mass must be carried out upon a suitable weighing instrument
having a goods platform or platforms of such size as to allow of the mass of suchcontainer, truck, road vehicle or combination being measured as one complete unit andduring such measuring, the entire container, truck or road vehicle or combination must
be stationary on the platform or platforms and if a combination of trucks or road vehicles
must be uncoupled to form separate units in order that their tare or gross mass bemeasured as prescribed herein, each such separate unit must be entirely disconnected
before the measuring takes place.

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Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1 ), the gross massor tare of any railway truck or combination of railway trucks forming a train or of any
road vehicle or combination of road vehicles may be determined for a prescribedpurpose while any such truck or vehicle is(a)stationary and is coupled with other such trucks or road vehicles not on theplatform or platforms of the weighing instrument and such mass may be
determined in the case of a combination by adding together the individual truckor road vehicle loads; or(b)

in motion, whether or not coupled to other trucks or road vehicles not on theplatform or platforms of the weighing instrument and such mass may be
determined by adding together the individual axle mass loads of the truck or roadvehicle or combination:

Provided that the determination of mass is made by means of a weighing instrument or
combination of weighing instruments which complies with any provision of any
regulation of this Part applicable to any weighing instrument suitable to be used for thedetermination of mass as set out in paragraph (a) or (b)(i)approved for such purpose of use in terms of section 22 of the Act; or(ii)

the National Regulator has evaluated the method of determining the mass ofsuch trucks or road vehicles and has satisfied itself as to the accuracy thereof
and that all parties to the transaction are in agreement thereto.
(3)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1 ), the gross massor tare of any road vehicle or of a combination of such vehicles may be determined forthe purpose of the relevant provisions of the National Road Traffic Act by adding

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together the individual axle mass loads of such vehicle or vehicles, as obtained by themeasuring thereof by means of weighing instruments referred to in regulation 57 of thisPart.

Weighing instruments used for determining axle mass loads of vehicles

57.

Any weighing instrument used or intended to be used for thedetermination of an axle mass load of a road vehicle for the purpose of the relevant
provisions of the National Road Traffic Act must be a verified road vehicle weighing
instrument or combination of road vehicle weighing instruments which complies with theregulations of this part applicable to axle mass load weighing instruments.

Measuring instruments not intended for use for prescribed purpose

58.

Where any person keeps a measuring instrument on premises or at aplace where he carries out an act which falls within the mandate of the Act, a permanentand conspicuous notice must be affixed on a suitable and conspicuous part of any
unverified measuring instrument which is kept on such premises or at such place andwhich is not used or possessed for a prescribed purpose:"NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PRESCRIBED PURPOSE"

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Duties of person submitting or using measuring instruments

59.

A market surveillance inspector or verification officer may require theperson submitting any measuring instrument for type approval, verification or using any
measuring instrument for a prescribed purpose to(a)dismantle it sufficiently to enable a market surveillance inspector or verification
officer to examine the working parts;(b)

provide sufficient labour for the proper and expeditious handling of the standards
or any material which may be used in the testing of such measurement
instrument;(c)provide measurement standards complying with the requirements of Part Ill ofthese Regulations to a market surveillance inspector or verification officer toundertake the prescribed tests;(d)provide facilities for the measuring or re-measuring of the quantity of any productused for the testing of a measuring instrument;(e)open any locking device on such measuring instrument or on any measuring
instrument or ancillary equipment used in conjunction therewith; or(f)furnish a market surveillance inspector or verification officer with a sufficientnumber of coins of appropriate denomination, or with a sufficient number ofsuitable metal discs, for the purpose of undertaking the prescribed tests of any
coin-operated measuring instrument, which coins or discs must be returned tothe submitter or be left in the measuring instrument on completion of the testing.

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Verification on premises of designated repair or verification body60.

Measuring instruments may by arrangement, be verified initially or

subsequently on the premises of a manufacturer or repairer thereof or a dealer if there
is no stipulation in a technical regulation prohibiting such initial or subsequentverification at a premises other than the one where it is used .

Marking of number of approval certificate

61.

Any new measuring instrument of a model in respect of which a certificate

has been issued in terms of section 22 of the Act must be clearly and indelibly marked
with the number of such certificate, in the manner prescribed in Part XIII of theseRegulations.

Removable parts

62.

No measuring instrument must have any readily removable part of which

the removal of such part would affect the accuracy of the measuring instrument, unlessthe part is such that the measuring instrument cannot be used without it.

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Interchangeable or reversible parts

63.

No measuring instrument must have any readily interchangeable orreversible parts, unless the interchange or reversal does not affect the accuracy of themeasuring instrument or unless such interchangeable or reversible parts are clearly andindelibly marked to indicate their positions on the measuring instrument.

Marking of capacity or denomination

64.

Every measuring instrument must have its capacity or its denomination, as

the case may be, indelibly and conspicuously marked on it in the manner prescribed byany technical regulation applicable to the measuring instrument or in the mannerrequired by the National Regulator in respect of a model of measuring instrument
approved in terms of section 22 of the Act, except for weights in regulation 87 and 88.

Affixing of verification mark65.

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation of this Part

applying to a measuring instrument of a specific class or kind or as provided on
approval of a model of in terms of section 22 of the Act, every measuring instrument
must be provided with a means to receive the verification mark in an easily accessible
and essential part of the measuring instrument.

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Defacing of verification mark and authority for further use

66.

(1)

When a market surveillance inspector or a verification officer findsthat any measuring instrument is false, defective or inaccurate or does not meet any
requirement of the Act or of any technical regulation, the market surveillance inspector
or a verification officer must reject the measuring instrument and must deface any
existing verification mark thereon by means of a rejection mark, provided that where
there is no plug for a verification mark on the measuring instrument, the market
surveillance inspector or a verification officer must place the rejection mark in the mostvisible position.
(2)

As contemplated in section 38(1 )(t) of the Act, where a market

surveillance inspector or a verification officer employed by the National Regulator has
rejected any measuring instrument as set out in subregulation (1 ), for a reason otherthan its being false, defective, or inaccurate, the market surveillance inspector or averification officer employed by the National Regulator may authorise the owner or user,in writing, to continue to use such measuring instrument for such reasonable period as
the market surveillance inspector or a verification officer employed by the National
Regulator may in the circumstances deem necessary.

New and used measuring instruments

67.

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regulation applies specifically to a new measuring instrument, such requirement must
apply equally to such measuring instrument when it is no longer new.

Weighing instruments: Position of balance and means of balancing at zero load

68.

(1)

(a)

Unless otherwise prescribed in a technical regulation relating

to a specific type of instrument, the position of balance of a weighing instrument at zeroload must be indicated(i)in the case of a vibrating weighing instrument, by the beam or steelyard returning
to the horizontal position of equilibrium when disturbed therefrom;(ii)

in the case of a self-indicating or semi-self-indicating weighing instrument withanalogue indication and in the case of a weighing instrument provided with adifference chart, by the index coming to rest at the zero graduation, or vice versa;
and

(iii)

in the case of a self-indicating weighing instrument with digital indication, by the
number "O" appearing on the main indicator and the balance indicator, where
provided, being at zero balance position.
(b)

In the case of any weighing instrument provided with a spirit

level or other level indicator to indicate its reference position, the position of balanceprescribed in this subregulation must be indicated when the weighing instrument is in its
reference position.
(c)Paragraph (a) of this subregulation must not apply in thecase of a weighing instrument approved in terms of section 22 of the Act if such

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018measuring instrument is so constructed as not to be in balance or not to indicate zero
when unloaded.
(2)

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part orin terms of the approval of a weighing instrument under section 22 of the Act(i)every weighing instrument must be provided with a means for balancing themeasuring instrument at zero load, in accordance with any appropriate provisionof subregulation ( 1);(ii)a self-indicating weighing instrument with digital indication must be provided witha means for indicating the position of balance at zero load:

Provided that, where the balance indication is itself digital or not continuous, theweighing instrument must be correct within one quarter of the value of the smallest
graduation of the main indicator when the position of balance is indicated.

(b)

(i)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of thisPart where the balance of a weighing instrument at zero load is manually adjustable bymeans of a continuously operating rotatable device, one full turn(360° rotation) of suchdevice must not affect the position of balance by more than O, 1 % of the capacity of theweighing instrument, or in the case of a self-indicating weighing instrument by morethan 0, 1 % of the capacity of such weighing instrument or by more than the value of thesmallest graduation of such weighing instrument, whichever is the lesser.
(ii)

The means for balancing a zero load of any weighing

instrument, other than a weighing instrument having only digital indication, must operatecontinuously when being adjusted.

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instrument having only digital indication may operate in discrete steps, the value of eachstep being not more than one quarter of the value of the smallest graduation of theweighing instrument.

(c)

On a new or repaired weighing instrument the means forbalancing must be equally adjustable either way when the weighing instrument is
submitted for verification by a mechanic or it has been repaired or maintained by such aperson.

(d)(i)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of thisPart a weighing instrument, which has digital indication may be provided with a device
which, when set in operation by means of a push-button, automatically resets theindication to zero.
(ii)

Where a device referred to in subparagraph (i) does

not also adjust the balance in accordance with any appropriate provision ofsubregulation (1 ), an additional device must be provided for balancing as required.

(e)

(i)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of thisPart, a weighing instrument may be provided with a device which automaticallymaintains the weighing instrument in balance at zero load or which automaticallycompensates, in the indication of the result of a measurement, for an out of balance
condition at zero load.
(ii)

A device referred to in subparagraph (i) may be anapparatus for setting the indication to zero when the load is within a pre-determined
range about zero or in an appropriate case and where approved in a certificate issued in

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terms of section 22 of the Act an apparatus known as an "automatic calibrator", forperiodically simulating a pre-determined load, comparing this with the indication and,within a pre-determined range, adjusting the indication to correspond with the simulatedload, thus in effect compensating for an out of balance condition at zero load.
(iii)

A device referred to in subparagraph (i) must be soarranged that the zero load balance is maintained or imbalance is compensated for so
as to be within one quarter of the value of the smallest graduation of the main indicatorand so that zero is indicated when there is no load on the weighing instrument.
(iv)

Any means provided for switching a device referred toin subparagraph (i) out of operation must not be available to an operator.
(v)

The operation of any device referred to in

subparagraph (i) must be delayed for such a period and the pre-determined range of thedevice must be so limited, taking the delay period into consideration, that the device
does not operate during the placing of any load on the load receptor of the weighing
instrument by any means normally employed for placing such load.

Placing of indicators of weighing instruments

69.

(1)

Except where a weighing instrument operates automatically or

where the operation of loading and unloading the load receptor is controlled from a
position where the operator can observe the indication of at least one indicator,
including at least one printer if any printer is provided, the indicator must be so placedthat the person operating the indicator or observing the indication has a clear and77

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unobstructed view of the load receptor, unless otherwise approved by the National
Regulator.
(2)

Any additional indicator not placed in accordance withsubregulation (1) is deemed not to be verified in any verification of the weighing
instrument.

Construction and strength of weighing instruments and measuring instruments

70.
(a)

(1)

Any measuring instrument must be-

so designed and constructed of such material as will effectively preclude
inaccurate measurement owing to any property of the product being measured;
and

(b)

sufficiently strong to withstand, without distortion, a load equal to the capacity ofthe measuring instrument or the maximum pressure at which it is designed towork for the duration of the verification periods as specified.
(2)

A measuring instrument must be such that correct measurement is

not affected by(a)fluctuation in supply voltage and frequency;(b)externally or internally generated electromagnetic or electrostatic interference;(c)atmospheric conditions such as humidity or pollution;(d)vibration from any source;(e)other environmental conditions; or(f)constructional conditions e.g. civils.

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Where technical regulations for specific types of measuring

instrument identify and set requirements for specific influence factors and disturbances,
the requirements in subregulation (2)(a) to (f) are deemed to have been complied with if
the measuring instrument complies with the specified requirements pertaining to it.

Positioning of weighing instruments

71.

A movable weighing instrument must only be used in locations whereenvironmental conditions cannot unduly affect their accuracy and be positioned andoperated on a firm and rigid base, free from vibration.

Knife-edges and bearings

72.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in a technical regulation for a specific

type of instrument where the load transmitting device of a weighing instrument
comprises a beam or lever system with knife-edges and bearings-(aJ

the knife-edges and bearings must be so fitted as to allow the beam, steelyard orlevers to move freely;(b)

the knife-edges must be firmly secured in position, must be in true parallelism
and, where the design so requires, must be coplanar and must bear throughout
the length of the parts designed to be in contact with the bearings;

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any knife-edges with round shanks must either have an interference or tapered fit
in the holes in which they are fitted or set screws or bolts must so secure theknife-edges in position that they cannot twist;(d)any lateral displacement between knife-edges and bearings must be limited by
friction plates, studs or shoulders so arranged that the contact between the knifeedge and the friction element is at a point on an extension of the line of contact
between the knife-edge and the bearing; and(e)the knife-edges, bearings and friction surfaces must be made of hardened steel
or agate or other material approved by the National Regulator.
(2)

No weighing instrument must have packing at the knife-edges

which, in the opinion of the market surveillance inspector or verification officer, either
consists of an excessive number of pieces or is in any other respect unsuitable for its
purpose or have caulking at the knife-edges unless the caulking is required by thedesign of the weighing instrument for securing the knife-edges and is so applied as not
to interfere with the proper seating of the knife-edges or affecting the accuracy ofmeasurement.
(3)

Any portable weighing instrument of which the load transmitting

device comprises a lever or levers with knife-edges and bearings must be soconstructed that the contact between knife-edges and bearings or between the load
receptor and the load transmitting device cannot be disturbed during use ortransportation, provided that a locking or relieving device may release the contact
between knife-edges and bearings.

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Steelyards and travelling or sliding poises on weighing instruments

73.

(1)

On any weighing instrument except a weighing instrument to which

regulation 89 applies of which the load measuring device, or part thereof, including atare beam, is a steelyard-(aJ

the upper surface or edge of the steelyard must be in a perfectly straight planeover the graduated portion; and(b)adequate stops must be provided to prevent any of the poises from travellingbehind the zero graduation or off the steelyard.
(2)

(aJ

On a weighing instrument to which subregulation (1) applies-

the graduations on a steelyard must consist of notches or indelible lines so
defined that the position of the travelling or sliding poise or poises with respect
thereto is easily discernible;(b)

notches and graduation lines must be evenly cut or marked in one plane at rightangles to the steelyard, must be uniformly spaced and parallel to each other andany error in the marking of the graduations must not exceed one-fifth of the
distance between graduations or the allowance of error on the weighing
instrument, whichever is the lesser;(c)where notches and graduation lines are used in combination, the lines mustclearly correspond to their equivalent notches;(d)on a new steelyard the distance between notches or graduation lines, measured
from centre to centre, must be not less than 1,5 mm;

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the width of graduation lines on a new steelyard must not exceed one quarter ofthe distance between them, measured from centre to centre;(f)where any new steelyard has two or more poises, the graduations relating to allof the poises except the smallest must consist of notches, unless otherwise
approved by the National Regulator; and(g)where any weighing instrument has more than one steelyard the graduations oneach steelyard, except the minor steelyard, must consist of notches.
(3)

On a weighing instrument to which subregulation (1) applies-(a)no loose material shall be permitted in or on any travelling or sliding poise;(b)where lead is used for adjusting purposes on any travelling or sliding poise, it
must not come into contact with the steelyard;(c)a sliding poise on a new or repaired un-notched steelyard or steelyard bar must
be provided with a set-screw or with a spring loaded brake to retain it in any set
position;(d)a new or repaired travelling or sliding poise must be so constructed that no part
thereof, including the set-screw where one is provided, can easily be detached;(e)a travelling or sliding poise must be of such shape and design that its position
with respect to each notch or graduation on the steelyard is definitely indicatedand easily readable;(f)a new travelling or sliding poise must be of such shape and be so fitted that no
foreign bodies can lodge in any cavity or hollow; and(g)a travelling or sliding poise must be so made that its centre of gravity cannotchange except in respect of the normal movement of the poise.

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Testing of movable and suspended weighing instruments

74.

A movable weighing instrument provided with a base must be tested in alevel position and a weighing instrument, which is suspended in use, must be
suspended during testing.

Testing of fixed weighing instruments

75.

A road or rail vehicle scale, whether or not self-contained, and a non-self-contained platform scale or other weighing instrument which requires to be fixed inposition when used must be tested in situ.

Testing of weighing instruments for error

76.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation, before

any weighing instrument is tested for errors, the weighing instrument must be properly
balanced at zero load in accordance with the appropriate provisions of regulation 68;
and

(b)

except as otherwise provided in a technical regulation and as far as

is practicable a weighing instrument must be tested for errors at loads from zero up to
its capacity.

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Composition of test loads

77.

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation or where

impracticable, any test load applied to a weighing instrument in the course of a test forerrors must consist of measurement standards that comply with the requirements inPart Ill of these Regulations, provided that where a sufficient number of suchmeasurement standards are not available, suitable constant load, applied in successive
quantities not exceeding the total of the available weights, may be used in conjunction
therewith to make up the load progressively to or near the capacity of the weighing
instrument.

Testing of weighing instruments for repeatability

78.
(aJ

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation, when-

the same load is applied repeatedly to the load receptor of a weighing instrument
the weighing instrument must indicate the mass of the load correctly on eachapplication of the load;(b)

the load applied to the load receptor of a weighing instrument is progressively
increased or decreased the load at each step must be indicated correctly.

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Testing of weighing instruments for constancy when load is kept on measuring
instrument

79.

Except as otherwise provided for in any technical regulation, when thesame load is kept on the load receptor of a weighing instrument for any period of up to
eight hours, the weighing instrument must indicate the mass correctly at any time during
this period, provided that in the case of a weighing instrument incorporating electronic
components, a suitable warming-up period shall be allowed before commencement of
the test.

Testing of weighing instruments for constancy at zero balance

80.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation, after thebalance of any weighing instrument at zero load has been properly adjusted any error ofzero balance indication resulting from loading and unloading the weighing instrument
must not exceed one-half of the allowance of error prescribed for the weighing
instrument in respect of a load not exceeding one-half of the capacity of the weighing
instrument.

(b)

In the case of a self-indicating weighing instrument such error must

not exceed 0,25 of the value of the smallest graduation or exceed any greater
allowance of error which may be permitted in terms of any technical regulation onbalance at zero load.

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For the purpose of this test, the load may remain on the weighing

instrument for a period of not more than 30 minutes.

Testing of vibrating weighing instruments for sensitivity

81.

A vibrating weighing instrument must as far as is practicable be tested forsensitivity, the ratio of displacement of the indicating element to the increase in themass of the load which produces such displacement, at any load up to its capacity andat any such load the mass required to effect turn of the beam or steelyard from its
position of balance must not exceed the turning allowance prescribed for its class andcapacity: Provided further that in the case of the test at capacity the mass required toturn the beam or steelyard from its position of balance excludes the addition of one-halfof the applicable turning allowance.

Testing of weighing instruments for strength of levers

82.

The strength of levers or other working parts of a weighing instrument

when loaded to its capacity must be rejected if it yields unduly.

Testing of weighing instruments on movement of knife-edges and bearings

83.

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation, in the case of

any weighing instrument provided with knife-edges and bearings, when the weighing
instrument is loaded to one-half of its capacity, the load being centrally placed on or in

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the load receptor and, where applicable, also so placed on the pan for weights, any
difference in the accuracy of the weighing instrument resulting from moving the knifeedges or bearings laterally within the limits of their movement must not exceed thevalue of the appropriate allowance of error at a load equal to one half of the capacity.

Conventional weighing instruments

84.

(1)

A conventional weighing instrument, manufactured prior to the

publication of these Regulations, of any of the following classes or kinds must conformto any applicable technical regulation that pertains to it, consistent with the design of themeasuring instrument and relative to each class or kind(a)(i)

equal-armed balances or beam scales;(ii)

post office letter scales;(b)equal-armed counter scales having capacities not exceeding 50 kg;(c)single-unequal armed steelyards having capacities not less than 50 kg;(d)wall scales having two unequal-armed levers connected in series;(e)compound lever scales of the following types, having load measuring devices
comprising steelyards with travelling or sliding poises and with or without loose
proportional counterpoise weights:(i)counter-platform or bench scales having capacities of not more than
150 kg;(ii)

platform scales;(iii)

hopper or tank scales:

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Any such measuring instrument which so conforms may be verified

without being required to be of a model approved in terms of section 22 of the Act,
unless, in the opinion of a market surveillance inspector or verification officer any suchmeasuring instrument is of unusual or novel design or has any feature which may
facilitate inaccurate measurement.
(3)

(a)

The load transmitting device of any weighing instrument

referred to in subregulation ( 1) must consist of a lever or a system of levers together
with any necessary connecting links or rods.
(b)

The pivots which connect levers together, which connect

levers to their fulcrums and which connect load receptors or load measuring devices tolevers, must consist of knife-edges and bearings.
(c)

Pivot knife-edges must be positioned on the levers only.

(d)Where knife-edges are secured in such a manner as to allowof ready alteration to the ratio of the lever arm such alteration must be possible bymeans of a mechanical appliance only.
(e)

No tare device must be provided on any weighing instrument

referred to in subregulation (1) unless specially approved by the National Regulator.

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Beam scales, balances, post office letter beam scales and mechanical non-selfindicating counter scales

85.

(1)

(a)

The applicable general requirements for measuring

instruments prescribed in this Part of the regulations must apply to the measuring
instruments falling within the scopes of SANS 302 and SANS 303, as amended, and topost office letter beam scales unless this regulation prescribes other requirements
therefor.
(b)

A non-automatic, un-denominated beam scale or balancemust comply with the requirements of SANS 302.
(c)

A non-automatic, non-self-indicating or semi-self-indicating,un-graduated counter scale must comply with the requirements of SANS 303, as
amended.
(d)

A post office letter beam scale must conform to theapplicable requirements for a beam scale specified in paragraph (b), provided that apost office letter beam scale--(i)must not be classified into an accuracy class;(ii)

must have a goods pan of suitable design to carry letters;(iii)

unless new, may have its knife edges inserted in box ends on the beam;(iv)

may be arranged so as not to be in equilibrium when unloaded, the pan forweights being permanently pre-loaded to counter balance a set mass;(v)

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must have a maximum permissible error and sensitivity allowance, relevant to its
capacity, prescribed in table 3, irrespective of whether it is new or in actual use,
and if it is not of a tabulated capacity the permissible error and sensitivity
allowance must be in proportion to the allowances tabulated .

1

2

3
TABLE 3

Capacity ofmeasuring
Instrument

Box-end typeContinuous knife-edged type

20 g

120 mg

60 mg

50 g

180 mg

90 mg

100 g

240 mg

120 mg200 g

300 mg

150 mgMaximum permissible error/ sensitivity allowance(e)

A measuring instrument with an unusual or novel design orwith any feature which is not in accordance with the requirements of this regulation,must be type approved in terms of Section 22 of the Act and comply with any
requirements or conditions imposed at the time of such type approval.
(f)

A measuring instrument to which this regulation applies, thatwas subjected to initial verification in terms of any regulation before it was replaced bythis regulation need only comply in design and construction with the regulation or any
type approval requirements applicable at the time of initial verification and need notnecessarily comply with all the requirements in this regulation, but must be subjected tothe accuracy tests, maximum permissible error and sensitivity allowance prescribed inthis regulation.

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Cream test scales are exempted from the requirements ofthis regulation and must comply with the requirements of regulation 93.
(2)

(a)

Non-automatic, un- denominated beam scales and balances,

irrespective of whether or not subregulation (1 )(f) is applicable, must be verified inaccordance with the requirements of Annex AA of SANS 302, as amended, provided
that(i)in the case of post office letter beam scales the maximum permissible error andsensitivity allowances in subregulation (1 )(dJ(vi) are applicable and verification
test procedures must be suitably modified to allow for the requirements ofsubregulation (1 )(dJ(iv) and (v); or(ii)

any measuring instrument that has been type approved in terms of subregulation(1 )(e) must also comply with any test and special maximum permissible error
requirements prescribed at the time of type approval.
(b)

Non-automatic, non-self-indicating or semi-self-indicating,un-graduated counter scales, irrespective of whether or not subregulation (1 )(f) is
applicable, must be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex AA of SANS
303, as amended, provided that any measuring instrument that has been type approvedin terms of subregulation (1 )(e) must also comply with any test and special maximum
permissible error requirements prescribed at the time of type approval.

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Responsibilities of users of measuring instruments

86.

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicable regulation

the requirements of Annex BB of SANS 302 and Annex BB of SANS 303, as applicable,
must be complied with by persons using, for a prescribed purpose, the measuring
instruments to which this regulation applies.

Weights for coarse measurement

87.

(1)

Except as otherwise approved by the National Regulator, newweights for coarse measurement having nominal values of 1 g up to 20 kg inclusive
must conform to the following specifications-(aJweights of 1 g to 2 kg must be of generally cylindrical shape with a flat button
handle;(b)weights of 5 kg to 20 kg must be of block shape and generally rectangularparallelepipedic having a centre section lower than the end sections andprovided with a rigid bar handle between the end sections, cast integrally with the
body of the weight and entirely within the parallelepiped;(c)

the collar and the edge of the handle of a cylindrical weight and the arises of allweights must be rounded;(d)the adjusting hole in a cylindrical weight must consist of an open cavity of circularcross-section in the centre of the bottom surface and extending into the body of
the weight to a depth approximately equal to one third of the height of the weight;

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body of the weight to a depth approximately equal to one third of the height ofthat end section;(f)the cross-section area of the adjusting cavity of a cylindrical or block weight must
be greater at the base of the cavity than at its opening;(g)

the denomination of a cylindrical weight and the name or trade mark, if any, must
be embossed on a sunken field or impressed on the upper surface of its top:

Provided that the denomination may be repeated on the body of a weight having a valueof 500 g or more;(h)the denomination of a block weight and the name or trade mark, if any, must be
embossed or impressed on the upper surface of its central section;(i)the prescribed denomination must be in the following form:
1 g; 2 g; 5 g; 10 g; 20 g; 50 g; 100 g; 200 g; 500 g, 1 kg; 2 kg; 5 kg; 10 kg;
or 20 kg(j)

the designed dimensions of cylindrical weights must be as set out in table 4 ofthis regulation and the weights must conform to these dimensions within ordinary
manufacturing tolerances except where limits are specified;(k)the designed dimension of block weights must be as set out in table 5 of thisregulation and the weights must conform to these dimensions within ordinary
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newly manufactured weights must have sufficient lead in their adjusting cavities
to ensure that the lead is securely fixed, and at least two thirds of the depth of theadjusting cavity is void of lead;(m)be made in one piece of a single metal or metal alloy with a density of not less3
than 7 g/cm and not more than 9,5 g/cm 3 , with a hardness not less than that ofcast brass and with corrodibility and friability not more than that of grey cast iron;(n)have an adjusting hole that contains lead;(o)be free of flaws;(p)

be smooth on all its surfaces, to a degree of smoothness at least equal to that ofgrey cast iron carefully cast in a mould of fine sand, except for the denomination
and any name or trade mark where this appears;(q)

not bear any inscription other than the denomination and, if desired, a name ortrade mark, provided that the latter must be in letters smaller than the height of
the figures and letters of the denomination;(r)

any weight for coarse measurement of a nominal value of 100 g or less must be
made of brass or any other metal or alloy specified in this subregulation, other thancast iron;(s)

iron or steel weights for coarse measurement must be blacked, black-leaded orprotected by galvanising or other suitable process.
(2)

(a)

Every weight for coarse measurement of a nominal value of

20 g or more must be provided with only one hole located in the underside of the weight
which must be of such design as to permit of ready adjustment of the weight without risk

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of fracture and such hole must be undercut and plugged with lead sufficiently thick toensure that it will remain securely in position.
(b)

In the case of a weight for coarse measurement other than ablock weight, such adjusting hole must be centrally positioned.
(c)

Lead must not project above the rim of the adjusting hole of(a)

The permissible denominations of weights for coarse

any weight.
(3)

measurement must be1 g or more in accordance with Table 6 of this regulation.
(b)

A weight for coarse measurement must not be marked with adenomination in more than one measurement unit.
(4)

The National Regulator may approve weights for coarse

measurement that do not conform to the specifications in subregulation (1) of thisregulation.
(5)

Each mass piece for coarse measurement must be evaluatedagainst the requirements of this Part and be tested for accuracy by comparison with anappropriate standard weight by means of a beam scale or a precision balance oranother specially prepared weighing instrument which has been tested in accordancewith the requirements set out in SANS 1697, or as amended.
The allowances of error on weights for coarse measurement are prescribed in Table IVof Table of Allowances in the Annexure.
(7)

(a)

A weight for coarse measurement provided with an adjustinghole must have the verification mark placed on the lead in such hole.

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A weight for coarse measurement not provided with an

adjusting hole must have the verification mark placed on the bottom surface of theweight provided that where the small size of a weight makes it impracticable to place
any or an additional verification mark in this position, a certificate must be issued inlieu thereof.

1

3

2

4

6

5

7

8

9

10

11

12

TABLE 4
Denomination
1g

2g

5g

10 g

20 g

50 g

100 g

200 g

500 g

1 kg

2 kg

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

Mean diameter
686
10of body
Diameter of
5,5 5,5 7
9handleDiameter of
4,5 6
3
3
collar at centre
Radius ofgroove forming 0,9 0,9 1,25 1,5collarRadius of0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5arisesRadius of edge
0,5 0,5 0,7 0,8of handle
Minimum
diameter ofadjusting cavity(open end).
Maximum
diameter of- - adjusting cavity(open end)
Minimumheight of11
11
denomination
figures
Slope ofshoulder- - beyond collar
radiusHeightaccording to metal

13

18

22

28

38

48

60

11,5 16

20

25

34

43

54

7,5

10

13

16

22

27

36

1,8

2,5

3,5

4

5,5

7

9

0,5

1

1

1,5

1,5

2

2

1

1,5 2

2,25 3

4

5

5

6

6

9

12

15

22

6

7

7

10

13

17

24

1,5

2

2

3,2

3,2

5

5

10°

10° 10°

10°

10°

10°

10°

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Provided that the body may have a designed 1° inclusive taper.

1

2

13

4

TABLE 5

Denomination
5 kg
mm
152
150
77
75
94
36
80
30
36
19
18
28
30
16
18
5
12

Overall length at top
Length at bottom
Width at top
Width at bottom
Height of end sections
Length of end sections at top
Length of centre section
Height of centre section at sides
Height of centre section at middle
Diameter of handle
Distance of centre of handle from top of weight
Minimum length of adjusting cavity
Maximum length of adjusting cavity (open end)
Minimum width of adjusting cavity (open end)
Maximum width of adjusting cavity (open end)
Radius of arises
Minimum height of denomination figures

2

1
TABLE 6Weights for coarse measurement.
Denominations
Any multiple of 1 000 kg or 1 mg or of 1 t
1 000 kg or 1 mg or 1 t
500 kg200 kg100 kg
50 kg
20 kg
10 kg
5 kg
2 kg

1 kg
500 g
200 g
100 g
50 g
20 g
10 g
5g
2g
1g
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mm
193
190
97
95
109
46
101
38
46
25
25
28
30
20
22
6
16

20 kg
mm
234
230
117
115
139
61
112
52
64
29
30
28
30
20
22
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Weights for fine measurement

88.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation any weight for finemeasurement-(aJ

must be made of brass or of another corrosion resistant and non-magnetic metalor alloy specified in regulation 87(1 )(m), other than iron, or if of a value of 500 mg
or less may be made of aluminium or aluminium alloy;(b)having nominal values of 1 g up to 20 kg must either conform to thespecifications prescribed in subregulation (4) or must be of generally cylindricalshape having a height not more than one and one half of the mean diameter or
be flat and circular in shape, with button handles or other suitably shaped
handles;(c)having nominal values of 500 mg or less must be constructed(i)of wire shaped into one, two or five sections to indicate the numericalvalues, of 1 x 10", 2 x 10" or 5 x 10" respectively; or

(ii)
(d)

of flat plate, and having one edge or corner turned up;

must conform to the requirements of regulation 87(1 )(f) in all other applicablerespects;(e)must, except where the small size of a weight makes it impossible, have theinscription of their denominations lightly engraved, embossed or stamped on their
upper surfaces in the following form:

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1 mg; 2 mg; 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg, 500 mg; 1 g;
2 g; 5 g; 10 g; 20 g; 50 g; 100 g; 200 g; 500 g; 1 kg; 2 kg; 5 kg; 10 kg or
20 kg.
(2)

A weight for fine measurement need not be provided with an

adjusting hole, but any weight provided with an adjusting hole must conform to thefollowing requirements:(a)

One hole located in the top or underside of the weight which must be of suchdesign as to permit the ready adjustment of the weight without risk of fractureand such hole must be undercut and plugged with lead sufficiently thick to ensurethat it will remain securely in position;(b)in the case of a weight for fine measurement other than a block weight, suchadjusting hole must be centrally positioned;(c)

block weights must have an adjustment cavity formed by the inside of the tubular
handle or, if the handle is solid, an adjustment cavity shall be cast within one of
the sides of the weight;(d)lead must not project above the rim of the adjusting hole of any weight;(e)the adjustment cavity shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of foreign
matter or debris, to permit a secure cavity closure and to allow the cavity to beopened for additional adjustments; and(f)newly manufactured weights must have sufficient lead in the adjustment cavity toensure that the lead is securely fixed and that at least half of the total volume of
the adjusting cavity shall be empty.

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The denominations of weights for fine measurement must be inaccordance with Table 7 or Table 8 of this regulation.
(4)

New weights for fine measurement of denominations of 18 g or 9 g

for use with cream test scales must be of cylindrical shape and must have the same
dimensions except for height as the 20 g and 10 g weights.
(5)Each weight for fine measurement must be evaluated against therequirements of this Part of the regulations and be tested for accuracy by comparison
with an appropriate standard weight by means of a precision balance which has beentested in accordance with the requirements set out in SANS 1697, as amended.
(6)

The allowances of error on weights for fine measurement areprescribed in Table V and Table VI, Table of Allowances in the Annexure.
(7)

(a)

A weight for fine measurement provided with an adjustinghole must have the verification mark placed on the lead in such hole.
(b)

A weight for fine measurement not provided with an

adjusting hole must have the verification mark placed on the top or bottom surface of
the weight except where the small size of the weight makes this impracticable, in whichcase a certificate must be issued in lieu thereof.

1

2

3
TABLE 74

Weights for fine measurement other than metric carat weights.

20 kg

200 g

2g

20 mg

10 kg

100 g

1g

10 mg

5 kg

50 g

500 mg

5 mg

2 kg

20 g

200 mg

2 mg

1 kg

10 g

100 mg

1 mg

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500 g
1 5 g
1 50 mgand for use with cream test scales only - 18 g and 9 g

1

Metric carat weights

1

3

2

4

10 000 CM

200CM

TABLE 85CM

5 000 CM

100 CM

2CM

0,05 CM

2 000 CM

50CM

1 CM

0,02 CM

1 000 CM

20CM
10 CM

0,5CM

0,01 CM0,2CM

0,005 CM

500 CM

0,1 CM

Conformity to appropriate technical regulations

89.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in any technical regulation and SANS

document relating to a measuring instrument of a specific class or kind, or in a
certificate issued in terms of section 22 of the Act, any measuring instrument which is
required to be of a model approved in terms of section 22 of the Act must conform to
any applicable provision of a technical regulation and SANS document consistent withthe design of the measuring instrument(2)

Any new installation or any new system of measurement of adesign not previously approved, which incorporates any measuring instrument of amodel approved in terms of section 22 of the Act together with ancillary equipment
which is necessary to the operation of the measuring instrument or which extends thescope of its operation and which may affect its measuring accuracy must, before themeasuring instrument and such ancillary equipment are put into use for a prescribedpurpose, be referred to the National Regulator for evaluation, testing and approval in
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terms of section 22 of the Act, unless approval of the ancillary equipment comprisingsuch installation or system was included in the approval of the measuring instrument.

Non-automatic self-indicating, semi-self-indicating and non-self-indicating
weighing instruments with denominated verification scale intervals

90.

(1)

(a)

All non-automatic self-indicating, semi-self-indicating andnon-self-indicating weighing instruments with denominated verification scale intervals
must be constructed according to the relevant requirements of SANS 1649.
(b)

The provisions of regulations 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 to 83,

and 93 of this part do not apply to non-automatic self-indicating, semi-self-indicating andnon-self-indicating weighing instruments with denominated verification scale intervals.
(2)

Non-automatic self-indicating, semi-self-indicating and non-self-

indicating weighing instruments with denominated verification scale intervals shall beverified in accordance with the requirements of Annex AA of SANS 1649.
(3)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision of the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex 88
of SANS 1649 shall be complied with by persons using instruments to which thisregulation applies, for a prescribed purpose.

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Automatic rail-weighbridges

91.

(1)

All automatic rail-weighbridges must conform to the requirements of

SANS 689 and any similar requirement in this part of the regulations shall not apply.
(2)

Automatic rail-weighbridges shall be verified according to therequirements of Annex AA of SANS 689.
(3)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision in the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex BBof SANS 689 shall be complied with by persons using automatic rail-weighbridges for aprescribed purpose.

Automatic weighing instruments

92.

(1)

Any adjusting or compensating device of an automatic weighing

instrument must be effectively secured to the weighing instrument and must be
protected against tampering.
(2)

The self-acting mechanism on an automatic weighing instrumentwith intermittent feed and discharge must be so constructed that, when the weighing
instrument is operating, feeding is prevented while the weighing instrument isdischarging and vice versa.
(3)

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weights, including any supporting rig that may be included in such mass arrangement,
must be verified.
(4)

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, in addition totesting by any method prescribed in this regulation for any specific type of automaticweighing instrument, the accuracy of the throughput of material must be tested byoperating the weighing instrument under actual working conditions and using, where
possible, the material the mass of which is normally measured by the weighing
instrument.
(b)

In the case of an automatic weighing instrument provided

with an intermittent feed, the total mass of material determined in at least threemeasuring cycles of operation must be verified by means of a suitable certified weighing
instrument, either before or after the material has passed through the automaticweighing instrument, and the error in respect of each cycle must not exceed double theallowance of error prescribed in paragraph (d), but the total error in respect of three ormore cycles must not exceed such prescribed allowance of error.
(c)

In the case of an automatic weighing instrument of thecontinuous type, the quantity of material to be used and the method of testing for
accuracy of throughput is prescribed in subregulation (7) and (8) of this Part.
(d)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part,

the difference between the mass of material determined by means of the independent
weighing instrument and the mass indicated by the automatic weighing instrument must
not exceed the limits of error specified in the Table 9, for any mass of material
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2

TABLE 9Material
Grain, grain products, sugar or(i)similar free-flowing materials
Cement, coal, coke, ore or similar(ii)materials
Granulated
or powdered fertiliser(iii)(iv) Raw fish

0,5 % in excess or in deficiency.

(v)

Liquids

0,25 % in excess or in deficiency.

(vi)

Tacky materials or viscous liquids

0,5 % in excess or in deficiency.

(vii)

Bagasse0,5 % in excess or in deficiency.

(e)

Range of error
0,25 % in excess or in deficiency.
0,5 % in excess or in deficiency.
0,5 % in excess or in deficiency.

The operation of the self-acting mechanism and of any

controls on an automatic weighing instrument must be checked by the observation
thereof during at least three cycles of operation of the weighing instrument when in
actual normal use.
(5)

Any self-indicating or other type of load-measuring device provided

on an automatic weighing instrument and which may be coupled at will to the load
receptor and load transmitting device for checking the accuracy of the setting for thepredetermined quantity of material, must be tested together with the automatic weighing
instrument itself.
(6)

(a)

Where an automatic weighing instrument, used for themeasurement of the mass of predetermined quantities of materials, comprises an equalarmed beam or an unequal-armed lever from which a load receptor, and a receptacle
for certified weights or for proportional counterpoises, are respectively suspended-

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the equal-armed beam need not be marked for its class, but where more than
one such weighing instrument of the same type is used on any one premises,
each such beam or unequal-armed lever must be identified with its respective
scale by the impression or stamping on the beam of the serial number of theweighing instrument or of another appropriate identification mark and any
proportional counterpoises must be similarly identified;(ii)

a device in the form of a steelyard or of a self-indicating load measuring device
may be provided for determining, in the measurement of a batch of material, themass of any residue which is less than the predetermined quantity;(iii)

any counting or totalising device with which the weighing instrument may beprovided must accurately indicate the number of completed cycles of operation of
the weighing instrument or the total mass measured in a number of completed
cycles of operation of the weighing instrument, as the case may be, in respect ofa batch of material; and(iv)

any printing device with which the weighing instrument may be provided mustrecord the total mass measured in a number of completed cycles of operation of
the weighing instrument together with the mass of any residue of material themass of which is measured.
(b)

The weighing instrument must be balanced with any

compensating device out of action or set for zero compensation and with the receptacle
for weights and the load receptor empty.

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Each weight used with the weighing instrument must be

certified and each proportional counterpoise must be tested when verifying the weighing
instrument.
(d)Load the load receptor with certified weights, the weighing

instrument so loaded and with equivalent certified weights or appropriate counterpoises
in or on the receptacle for weights, must indicate equilibrium correctly at any load up to
its capacity, any compensating device being out of action.
(e)With discharge prevented, when any quantity of certified

weights or appropriate counterpoises, up to capacity, is placed in or on the receptacle
for weights and any compensating device is correctly adjusted, the weighing instrument
must indicate equilibrium correctly after a quantity of material has been fed into the load
receptor until the self-acting mechanism stops the feed.

(f)When an automatic weighing instrument is loaded as

described in paragraph (d) or (e), the mass required to effect turn of the beam or lever,any error been eliminated, must not exceed the appropriate turning allowanceprescribed in Table II or Table Ill of the Annexure to this Part, respectively(i)in respect of an automatic weighing instrument having a capacity of not morethan 50 kg; or(ii)

in respect of an automatic weighing instrument having a capacity of more than
50 kg.
(g)

The tests of the weighing instrument specified in paragraphs(b) to (f) must be carried out in addition to the tests specified in subregulation (5).

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An automatic weighing instrument which incorporates a self-

indicating load measuring device by means of which the predetermined mass may be
set and is used for the measurement of the mass of predetermined quantities ofmaterials, must be provided with a counting or totalising device and such device must
indicate the number of completed cycles of operation of the weighing instrument or the
total mass measured in a number of completed cycles of operation of the weighing
instrument, as the case may be.
(b)

Where an automatic weighing instrument referred to inparagraph (a) is provided with a printing device such device must record the total of theresults of measurements in terms of a unit of mass, provided that where such ameasuring instrument is also provided with a totalising counter the weighing instrument
may be used without the printer.
(c)

Where an automatic weighing instrument referred to inparagraphs (a) and (b) is provided with a means for measuring the mass of any residue
in a batch of material which is less than the predetermined quantity, the mass of such
residue must be included in the total mass printed.
(d)

An automatic weighing instrument referred to in paragraph(a) or (b) must be tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of regulation 90 inaddition to the provisions of subregulation (5).
(8)

(a)

An automatic weighing instrument, which incorporates a self-

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quantities, for which the measuring instrument is set.
Where an automatic weighing instrument referred to in(b)paragraph (a) is provided with a means for measuring the mass of any material or
debris left in the load receptor after the discharge of a load, the total mass indicated in a
number of completed cycles of operation of the weighing instrument must not include
the mass of such material or debris.
Where an automatic weighing instrument referred to in(c)paragraph (a) is provided with a printing device, such device must record the total massof the results of measurements in terms of a unit of mass.

(d)Where an automatic weighing instrument referred to in

subregulation (a) of subregulation (6) is provided with a means for measuring the massof any residue in a batch of material which is less than the predetermined quantity, themass of such residue must be included in the total mass printed.
(e)

An automatic weighing instrument referred to in paragraph(a) must be tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of regulation 90 and themarket surveillance inspector or verification officer may, in his discretion, also apply thetests prescribed in subregulation (5).
(9)

(a)

All continuous totalizing automatic weighing instruments

must comply with the requirements of SANS 863 and any similar requirement in thisregulation is not applicable.
(b)Continuous totalizing automatic weighing instruments must

be verified according to the requirements of Annex M of SANS 863.

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In addition to any requirement of the Act or any otherapplicable regulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any
provision in the Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, therequirements of Annex 88 of SANS 863 shall be complied with by persons using
continuous totalizing automatic weighing instruments- belt weighers for a prescribedpurpose.
(10)

An automatic continuously totalising weighing instrument

constructed on the principle of a conveyor belt scale, but without the belt, for measuring
the mass of material in bulk, which is previously divided into discrete quantities, must
conform to the provisions of regulation 90 in addition to the applicable provisions ofsubregulation (9).
(11)

Unless described in type approval documentation, the verification

mark must be placed upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible
part of the beam or some other essential part of an automatic weighing instrument andupon the lead in the adjusting hole of any weights used with the weighing instrument, orin the case of other counterpoises, the date stamp must be placed upon the lead in theadjusting hole, and in appropriate cases protective marks must be affixed to prevent
unauthorised access to the working parts.

Cream test beam scales and torsion balances index

93.

(1)

Where a cream test beam scale or torsion balance is provided withan index pointer moving over a graduated scale-

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the width of the pointer at its extremity must not exceed the width of any
graduation line.
(2)

The pointer of a cream test beam scale or torsion balance provided

with a graduated indicating or sector plate or a graduated difference chart must have
travel beyond the extreme graduations for a distance of not less than the distance
between the smallest graduations, whether the scale is unloaded or is loaded tocapacity.
(3)

Where a gravity ball is provided on a cream test beam scale or

torsion balance(a)it must be set as to ensure, as far as is practicable, that the scale turns equallyreadily whether it is unloaded or loaded to capacity; and(b)

its retaining screw in the case of an unenclosed gravity ball must be covered by astud or plug suitable for receiving the verification mark.
(4)

(a)

When certified weights equal to half the capacity of a cream

test beam scale or torsion balance are placed on each pan or bottle holder in any
position normally occupied by a cream test bottle, the scale must be in an equilibrium
state (two forces that are equal and opposite) within the limits of one-half of the turning
allowance.
(b)

When certified weights equal to the capacity of a cream test

beam scale or torsion balance are evenly distributed on each pan or bottle holder, thescale must indicate equilibrium within the limits of the turning allowance.

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A cream test beam scale or torsion balance, whether(c)unloaded or loaded with certified weights equal to the capacity of the scale, must turn inaccordance with Table 10, any error having been corrected:
1

2Capacity notexceeding

TABLE10Turning allowance
At the time of verification

240 g

75mg

Measuring instruments in
actual use
150 mg300 g

200 mg

400 mg

(5)

3

(a)

A self-indicating cream test scale must be tested according(b)

The allowances of error for self-indicating cream test scales

to regulation 90.

are those prescribed for self-indicating weighing instruments in regulation 90.
The certifying stamp must be placed-

(6)

(a)

(i)

in the case of a cream test beam scale, in accordance with the provisions of
SANS 302;(ii)

in the case of a cream test torsion balance, upon the sealing plug provided on
the gravity ball or, where no gravity ball is fitted or where the gravity ball is within
the housing, upon a lead plug inserted in the housing which must be sealed; or(iii)

in the case of a self-indicating cream test scale, in accordance with theprovisions SANS 1649.
(b)Protective marks (seals) must be affixed to prevent unauthorised accessto the working parts of any cream test scale provided with a housing.

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Road vehicle scale for determination of the mass of road vehicles in motion oraxle by axle

94.

( 1)

A road vehicle scale used for measuring the tare or gross mass of aroad vehicle or vehicles in motion or axle by axle must conform to section 22(2)(cJ of theAct, unless otherwise provided in a certificate issued in terms of Section 22 of the Act.
(2)

(a)

A road vehicle scale used for measuring the tare or grossmass of a road vehicle or vehicles, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 56,
by adding together the individual axle mass loads of a road vehicle or vehicles, must be
incorporated in a system designed to do such measuring while the vehicle is or vehicles
are in motion.

(b)

Unless otherwise provided in a certificate issued in terms ofsection 22 of the Act, each of the approaches to a road vehicle scale referred to inparagraph (a) must(i)for a distance of not less than 10 m adjoining the load receptor be constructed ofconcrete or any other similar construction product and be capable of sustaining,
without undue yielding, a load of 20 t across any line at right angles to thedirection of travel of a vehicle moving over the load receptor; and(ii)

for a distance of 20 m, which includes the required 10 m in subpragraph (i), besuch that a vehicle will move smoothly over the load receptor and the correct
measurement of the mass of the vehicle not be adversely affected.

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Conventional length measuring instruments

95.

(1)

(a)

A measure of length must comply with regulations 44, 45,

46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65 and 66 consistent with its design and any suchmeasure which so conforms may be verified without having to be of a model approvedin terms of section 22 of the Act.
(b)

A measure of length of a novel design or which is made of amaterial that may facilitate fraud must not be verified.
(2)

(a)

A measure of length must be made of stainless steel, steel,brass, ivory, hard wood, woven tape, reinforced fibreglass or other material of similar
durability.
(b)

The principal qualities of the material of which a measure oflength is made must be such that(i)an increase or decrease in temperature of 8 °C above or below the reference
temperature does not result in a variation in its measuring length exceeding theallowance of error;(ii)

in the case of a measure of length which is required to be used under a specified
tension or in respect of which a tension is specified in subregulation (8)(d), an
increase or decrease of 10 % in tension does not result in a variation in its
measuring length exceeding the allowance of error; and(iii)

the measure cannot become permanently distorted with normal use or withchanges in environmental conditions.

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(3)

(a)

A measure of length must be straight, the material free fromflaws and of sufficient strength and durability to withstand wear and tear in theiroperational state.
(b)

A new measure of length made of wood or of anothermaterial of similar durability and rigidity must have both ends capped or tipped withmetal, which must be permanently secured in position.
(c)

Any sliding or calliper arm of a measure of length must haveno more play than is required for easy movement and when moved, the measuring
surface of such arm must remain perpendicular to the longitudinal edge of the measure.
(d}

A measure of length made of wood or of another material ofsimilar durability and rigidity and constructed as a T-square must have the free end of
the measuring blade capped or tipped with metal permanently secured in position andmust have the measuring edge of the crosspiece provided with a securely fixed edging
of metal, extra hard wood or similarly durable substance.
(e)

A measure of length made of any material other than brassor wood must be provided with a suitable means, near the beginning of the measuring
scale, for receiving the certifying stamp.

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200 m

10 m

1m

100 m

Sm

0,5 m or SO cm

50m

3m

0,3 m or30 cm

30m

2m

0,2 m or 20 cm

20m

1,5 m

0,1 m or 10 cm(b)Partial nominal values - nominal values of graduations 1 m

or 1 x 1O", 2 x 1O" or 5 x 1O" of 1 m where the exponent "n" is a negative whole number,provided that major graduations of the measure may be subdivided.
(5)

(a)

The surfaces forming the principal end scale marks of ameasure of length must be flat, parallel to each other and perpendicular to thelongitudinal edge of the measure.
(b)

The graduation lines of a measure of length must be clear,

distinct, of equal width, parallel to each other and must extend to and be perpendicular
to the longitudinal edge of the measure:
Provided that, in the case of a measure of length made of round section, one end ofsuch lines must be on a straight line running along the length of the measure and in thecase of a measure of length provided with sliding or calliper arms the lines need notextend to an edge.
(c)

The width of graduation lines of a graduated measure oflength must be such that it cannot cause any inaccuracy in the results of measuring,
provided that the width of any such line must not be more than 1 mm.

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018(d)Figured graduation lines of a graduated measure of lengthmust be distinguished by their being longer than the nearest four intermediate lines oneither side.
(e)

Where every graduation line of a measure of length isfigured all such lines may be of equal length or where every second graduation line of ameasure of length is figured all such figured lines may be of the same length and allintermediate graduation lines must be of the same length but shorter than the figuredlines.
(f)

Measures of length not figured nor marked in accordancewith the provisions of paragraph (e), must bear figuring and marking in accordance thefollowing diagram:
Arrangement of graduation lines and figures

Numerical valueof smallest
graduation(i) 1 X 1On

0

lO

20

IIll I I, II d11 I tf I I II II II I
or

0

5

10

1$

i

I1111 I1111 I1111 I11111111(ii) 2 X 1Qni(iii) 5 X 1Qn

o

i

r

to

II II II II IIII I111 l I II II II I
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On a tape measure provided with a link at the zero end,

which forms a part of the measuring length, the link section need not be graduated.

(h)

On a tape measure, the zero mark must be either at the endof the link or at the inside of a fixed hook where one is provided, or at any point on thetape: Provided that(i)where the zero mark is on the tape, there must be no scale marks or graduationsin advance of the zero, but this part of the tape may bear the marking of thenominal length of the measure and other marking required;(ii)

where a sliding or hinged hook is provided, the zero mark must be on the insideof the hook when this is extended (for outside measurement) and on the outsideof the hook when this is retracted (for inside measurement);(iii)

where both a link and a hook are provided, the zero mark must be at the hook, as
required in accordance with proviso in subparagraph (ii), or on the tape; and(iv)

a tape measure which is wound in a case or frame when not in use may be
graduated beyond its nominal length for a distance equal to not more than
0,05 m of its nominal length or 0,5 m, whichever is the lesser.
(6)

(a)

A rigid measure of length must be marked with thedenomination denoting its nominal length near the extreme end of the measure:
Provided that the letters of the denomination must be of a size compatible with that of
the figures denoting numerical values, but in no case less than one half of the size ofsuch figures.
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A tape measure of length must be marked with thedenomination denoting its nominal length near the beginning of the measuring scale, oron the case or frame.
(c)Figures on a measure of length denoting values in decimal

submultiples of the metre or in mm or, where permitted, in cm, do not required to befollowed by the relevant symbol of the measurement unit: Provided that, where thefigures denote mm or cm rather than decimal submultiples of the metre, the figure
denoting each metre must be followed by the symbol m and these figures and symbols
must be larger than, or of a contrasting colour to, the intermediate figures.
(7)

Where a measure of length is calibrated at a temperature otherthan 20 °C or under a tension greater than that specified in subregulation (B)(d), suchother temperature or tension must be marked on the measure near the beginning of themeasuring scale.
(8)

(a)

The allowances of error on measures of length areprescribed in Table VIII of the Annexure.
(b)

A measure of length must be tested for accuracy at its

principal scale marks and at as many graduations as the market surveillance inspector
or verification officer considers necessary, by comparison with a measurement
standards that comply with the requirements in Part Ill of these Regulations.
(c)During testing, a measure of length must, as far as ispracticable, be supported through its whole length on a plane and even base.

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A tape or linked measure of length must be subjected, during

testing, to the tension marked on the measure, or if this is not marked, to the following
tension:(i)

A tape measure made of a material other than metal: 1O N;(ii)

A metal tape measure: 50 N; and(iii)

A linked measure: 70 N.
(9)

A measure of length must have the verification mark placed near

the beginning of the measuring scale on each graduated side, provided that, in the caseof a linked measure or a tape measure in a protective case, the verification mark must
be indelibly marked on a sticker that cannot be removed without damaging the sticker oron a disc permanently secured to such measure.

Length measuring instruments including self -indicating measures of length

96.

(1)

The capacity of a length measuring instrument and the value of thesmallest graduation of indication must be marked on the indicating dial or on a nondestructible plate securely attached to an essential part of the measuring instrument
and in a prominent position.
(2)

On a length measuring instrument of which the measuring device isa roller-(a)the measuring roller must be made of a material strong enough to preclude any
deformation of the roller or change in its dimensions in normal use;

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the peripheral surface of the measuring roller must be made of a material that are
roughened sufficiently to prevent slipping of the material being measured relative
to the roller;(c)the axis of the measuring roller must be perpendicular to the direction of travel ofthe material;(d)the measuring roller and any pressing or driving roller or device must be truly
parallel when in position for measuring;(e)where required due to the construction or method of introducing the material tobe measured into the measuring instrument, an index or datum line must be
provided on the length measuring instrument for denoting the beginning and theend of the quantity of material measured;(f)a device must be provided to prevent indication of measurement without material
passing through the measuring instrument and to prevent the measuring
instrument from continuing to register when the end of a piece of material being
measured has passed the measuring roller; and(g)must not impact on the material which is measured e.g. change the shape ordensity of the material.
(3)

In the case of a length measuring instrument for use in the retailtrade(a)a device for resetting the indicator or counter to zero must be provided;(b)

the resetting device must be so arranged that the rollers are freed when thedevice is operated;

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the resetting device may operate automatically in conjunction with a marking or
cutting device or manually by means of a special control;(d)

the device specified in subregulation (2)(f) must be interlocked with the resetting
device so that material cannot be introduced into the measuring instrument until it
has been reset; and(e)the lengths measured and the money values, where provided, must be indicatedon both the seller's and purchaser's sides of the measuring instrument.
(4)

(a)

The value of the smallest graduation of a length measuring

instrument must be 1 m or 1 x 1on, 2 x 1on or 5 x 1on of 1 m where the exponent "n" is anegative whole number.
(b)

In the case of a length measuring instrument for use in theretail trade(i)the value of the smallest graduation on the dial must be not more than 0, 1 m;(ii)

where the value of the smallest graduation is 0, 1 m, the distance between
graduation lines measured from centre to centre must be not less than 15 mm
and where the value of the smallest graduation is less than 0, 1 m such minimum
distance must bear the same relation to the ·value of the graduations, but must be
not less than 1,5 mm;

Provided that this requirement must not apply to a measuring instrument whichindicates lengths by means of a digital or semi-digital counter on which each graduation
is figured;

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where a measuring instrument indicates money values, the distance between
money value graduation lines measured from centre to centre must be not lessthan 0,6 mm;(iv)

the width of any graduation line must be not more than one quarter of the
distance between graduation lines but not less than 0,2 mm or more than 1 mm;
and

(v)

the width of any index pointer, line or cord must be not greater than the width of
the graduation lines.
(c)

In the case of a length measuring instrument for use in thewholesale trade(i)the value of the smallest graduation on the dial must be not more than one tenthousandth of the capacity of the measuring instrument; and(ii)

where the value of the smallest graduation is 1m, the distance between
graduation lines measured from centre to centre must be not less than 15 mm
and where the value of the smallest graduation is less than 1m such minimum
distance must bear the same relation to the value of the graduations but must be
not less than 1,5 mm:

Provided that this requirement must not apply to a measuring instrument whichindicates lengths by means of a digital or semi-digital counter on which each graduation
is figured.
(5)

Graduations of a length-measuring instrument must be figured atintervals of not more than 10 graduations and where the indications are partly enclosed,

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the aperture through which the indication is read must be large enough to permit thenext lower figured graduation to be read.
(6)

(a)

Any totalising counter, ticket printer, pre-setting device orother ancillary device on a length measuring instrument must function properly
throughout its range and printed results of measurements must be clearly legible.
(b)

Any length-measuring instrument approved after the

promulgation of these regulations, which is intended for measuring a stretchable
material, must be provided with a relaxing device to ensure that the material is notstretched while it is being measured.
(c)

A length-measuring instrument provided with a pre-setting

counter must be provided with a locking device which, once the required length has
been measured, will prevent any further measurement until the counter is again set.
(7)

(a)

A length-measuring instrument provided with a pricecomputing chart must be examined to ensure that the indications of unit prices andmoney values are in correct alignment with the indications of length and at least threecomputations must be checked to ensure their general accuracy.
(b)

When a measurement standard tape that complies with therequirements in Part Ill of these regulations or a measured length of material normallymeasured by a length measuring instrument is passed through the measuring
instrument at right angles to the axis of the measuring roller, indications must be
accurate throughout the measuring range of the measuring instrument whether the test
direction flow is forward or backward.

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In the case of a length-measuring instrument for use in theretail trade the indications on both the seller and purchaser sides must agree.
(d)Unless a length-measuring instrument is provided with adevice to prevent reverse action, a measurement standard tape that complies with therequirements in Part Ill of the regulations or measured material must be passed throughthe measuring instrument in a reverse direction in order to discover any possible
backlash in the mechanism and such backlash must not exceed one-tenth of the valueof the smallest graduation.
(e)When the end of a piece of material being measured by alength measuring instrument has passed the measuring roller, the result of
measurement must not be more than one half of the value of the smallest graduation.
(8)

The errors permitted on length measuring instruments are shown in

Table 12:1

2

3TABLE12
Length tested
Up to 1 m
Over 1 m but under 5 m
5 m and over

(9)

(a)

Error permitted
In deficiency
5mm
10mm
0,2 % of the length
measuredIn excess
10 mm
20mm
0 ,4 % of the length
measured

The verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described it shall be applied in aconspicuous, essential and accessible part of a length measuring instrument or in a cup
securely attached thereto.

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Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or to the working
parts, in a position as described in the type approval documentation.

Area-measuring instruments

97.

(1)

The measuring capacity of an area measuring instrument and valueof the smallest graduation of indication must be indelibly marked on the indicating dial oron a non-destructible plate permanently secured to an essential part of the measuring
instrument and in a prominent position.
(2)

(a)

An area-measuring instrument of the multi-roller type must

be so constructed that the material to be measured is flattened but not stretched ordamaged when fed through the measuring rollers.
(b)

The correct adjustment of any device for resetting theindicating mechanism of an area measuring instrument or for setting the adjusting shaft
which effects the raising and lowering of the rollers must be ensured by means of locknuts or by other satisfactory means.
(c)

An area-measuring instrument of which the measuring

device does not comprise of measuring rollers must be so constructed that the material
to be measured is not stretched or damaged when fed through the measuring device,provided that the transporting device may be so arranged as to flatten the material
without interfering with its makeup.

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(3}

(a)

The measurement unit for the indication of the area

measured by an area-measuring instrument must be the dm 2 •(b)

An area-measuring instrument referred to in subregulation(2}(cJ which does not flatten the material being measured may be provided with adevice for compensating, in the indication of area, for unevenness or wrinkling of thematerial:
Provided that such compensation must not exceed 0,5 % of the area measured .
(4}

(a)

An area-measuring instrument must be tested for accuracyof measurement by means of measurement standard templates that comply with therequirements in Part Ill of these regulations.

(b)

Each template must be passed through an area measuring

instrument at least five times in various positions, the indication being reset to zero
before each pass, and the error in respect of each pass must not exceed the allowanceof error prescribed in subregulation (5} of this regulation, while the average error in
respect of the five or more passes must not exceed one half of such prescribedallowance of error.

(c)A template may also be passed through an area measuring

instrument several times without the indication being reset to zero, and the total error
must not exceed the allowance of error prescribed in subregulation (5} of this regulation.

(d)

For an area-measuring instrument having a sufficiently large

capacity a combination of the templates may be used and such combination of
templates may be passed through the measuring instrument successively, or together
without overlapping, in such a manner as to pass under as many sets of measuring

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rollers as possible, or through as wide a section of a measuring device not provided withrollers as possible, the indication in either case not being reset to zero until all templates
used in combination have been passed through the measuring instrument, provided that
only templates of the same thickness must be used in such a combination.
(5)

The errors permitted on area measuring instruments are shown in

Up to 100 dm 22
TABLE 13
Error permitted in excess (under registration)or in deficiency (over registration)
1,5 dm 2

Table 13:
1
Area tested
Over 100 dm 2 to 200 dm 2

2 dm 2

Over 200 dm 2 to 500 dm 2

2,5 dm 2

Over 500 dm 2

0,5 % of area measured

(6)

(a)

The verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described, it shall be applied in aconspicuous, essential and accessible part of the area measuring instrument or in a cup
securely attached thereto.

(b)Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or to the working
parts, in a position as described in the type approval documentation.

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Conventional measures of volume

98.

(1)

A conventional measure of volume of any of the following classes

or kinds must conform to regulations 44, 45, 46, 48, 52, 53, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66
and 67 consistent with the design of the measure and, in particular, to regulations 99 to
104 relative to each class or kind, and any such measure which so conforms may beverified without requiring to be of a model approved in terms of section 22 of the Act(a)any measure of volume of conventional design;(b)dipping measures used for the measurement of milk;(c)vehicle tanks calibrated to hold a fixed quantity;(d)graduated glass measures for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable
measurement;(e)measuring flasks;(f)pipettes; and(g)burettes.
(2)(a)

Any measure may be made of any durable material

approved by the National Regulator e.g. glass, tin, tin alloy, pewter, brass, bronze,
copper, tin plate, white metal, aluminium, aluminium alloy, nickel, nickel-plated steel,chromium-plated steel, stainless steel or galvanised sheet iron.
(b)

Any measure made of brass, bronze or copper must be welltinned all over on the inside.
(c)

The coating of tin, nickel or chromium on a plated measuremust be uniform and must show no sign of peeling .

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Where the National Regulator has approved iron or mild

steel which is not plated or galvanised as the material of which a measure for a special
purpose may be made, such measure must, where necessary with regard to thematerial to be measured, be coated all over on the inside with a protective coating toprevent deterioration of the measure.
(3)

(a)

A measure must be constructed as not to be easily

damaged, dented, lose its shape.
(b)Where a measure has strengthening ribs or bands, such ribs

or bands must not be of such form as to show, by indentation or otherwise, divisions
inside the measure which might be mistaken for quantity indications.
(c)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part, asingle value metal measure having a capacity of 200 ml or more, except a dipping
measure for milk, must be provided with a lip or other suitable retainer to prevent
spilling:
Provided that(i)such lip or retainer must not increase the size of the measure by more than 10 %of the nominal capacity;(ii)such lip or retainer must extend from the brim of the measure at an angle of notless than 30° from the vertical;(iii)

such retainer may incorporate a bonnet or funnel;

Provided further that the retainer must extend from the brim at an angle of not less than
30° from the vertical for not less than one third of its circumference.

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Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part, ameasure must be of such shape that it is completely emptied when tilted to an angle of120° from the vertical.
(e)

A measure provided with a discharge tap must be of such

shape and the tap must be so positioned that the measure can be completely emptied
without tilting.
(f)

A metal measure may be provided with a bottom rim,

provided that the depth of such rim is not greater than is required to protect the bottomof the measure.

(4)

(g)

A measure must not have a false bottom.

(a)

The denomination of a measure, other than a vehicle tank or

a graduated glass measure for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable
measurement, must be in accordance Table 14:

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TABLE14(i) Single value measures
Denominations
Any multiple of 10 L above 500 L
500 L

2L

20 ml

200 L

1L

10 ml

100 L

750 ml5 ml

50 L

500 ml2ml

25 L

375 ml

1 ml

20 L

200 ml10 L

100 mlSL

50 ml

and for the sale of potable spirits only - 25 ml(ii) Subdivided or graduated glass measures, other than graduated glass
measures, measuring flasks, pipettes and burettes for pharmaceuticaldispensing and comparable measurement:
Total denominations
5 L and under, as in section (i) of this table

Value of graduations
0,2 ml or 0,5 ml or 1 x 10n, 2 x 10n or 5 x 10n of 1 ml or of 1 L, where the exponent"n" is a positive whole number or zero(iii) Subdivided or graduated non-transparent measures provided with gauge
glasses
Total denominations
5 L and above, as in section (i) of this table, provided that graduations may extend to
not more than 10 % above the total value
Value of graduations
0,05 L; 0, 1 L; 0,2 L; 0,5 Lor 1 x 1on, 2 x 1on or 5 x 1on of 1 L, where the exponent "n"is a positive whole number or zero(b)

Every measure must have its denomination clearly andindelibly marked on the outside of the body thereof and not on any handle, bottom, rim
or lid.
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Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part, thedatum level or levels, respectively, defining the capacity of values of(a)a single value metal measure must be the brim which, in the case of suchmeasure provided with a lip or retainer, is the bottom of the lip or retainer;(b)a single value glass measure having a capacity of less than 200 ml must be thebrim and a glass measure having a capacity of 200 ml or more, where the datum
level is the brim must not be permitted;(c)a single value glass measure of which the datum level is not the brim must be anindelible, horizontal line not less than 25 mm in length, placed not less than
10 mm or more than 35 mm from the brim;(d)a graduated glass measure, having a total capacity of 5 l or under, other than ameasure for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable measurement, must be
the respective graduations defined by indelible horizontal lines not less than
25 mm in length, and not less than 2,5 mm apart.
(6)

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation of this Part, a non-transparent measure must not be subdivided unless the measure is fixed in position andis provided with a graduated gauge.
(7)

(a)

Every measure of volume must be tested for accuracy, bymeans of water, against a corresponding measurement standard measure, pipette or
burette that complies with the requirements in Part Ill.
(b)

A containing measure must be tested for accuracy bytransferring the water from a measurement standard delivering measure, which

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complies with the requirements of Part Ill of the regulations, to the measure being
tested.
(c)

A delivering measure must, where practicable, be tested bytransferring the water from the delivering measure being tested to a measurement
standard containing measure, that complies with the requirements in Part Ill of theseRegulations, or, where this is not practicable, the inside of the delivering measure must
be thoroughly wetted and drained before the water is transferred from a measurement
standard delivery measure, that complies with the requirements in Part Ill of theregulations, to the delivering measure being tested.
(d)When testing a graduated glass measure or other glass

measure of which the datum level is a line, the level of the water must be taken at thebottom of the meniscus and readings must be taken at the top of the lines.
(e)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a), (b) and (c),where any factor precludes the method of direct comparison with a measure of volume,the net mass of the liquid contained in or delivered by a measure may be determined bymeans of a suitable weighing instrument, that complies with the requirements in Part Illof these Regulations, such mass being converted to measure of volume on the basis of
the density of the liquid.
(8)

(i)

The errors permitted on vehicle tanks or compartments

thereof are prescribed in regulation 104(6).
(ii)

The errors permitted on measures other than vehicle tanks

are prescribed in Table VIII; Table IX; Table X; I and Table XI in the Annexure.

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(9)

(a)

The verification mark on a glass measure must be etched or

sandblasted beneath or near the denomination mark.
(b)

The verification mark on a metal measure other than one

provided with a lip or retainer must be placed on a solder stud, or other similar means,near the denomination mark.
(c)

The verification mark on a metal measure provided with a lipor retainer must, wherever practicable, be placed on a solder stud or other similarmeans, at a convenient point on the inside of the lip or retainer.

Dipping measure

99.

A metal dipping measure for measuring milk must conform to theapplicable provisions of regulation 46 of this Part and, in addition, to the following
provisions:(a)

A metal dipping measure must(i)have a capacity not exceeding 1 L;

(ii)

be of circular or elliptical section with vertical sides; and(iii)

be provided with a long handle to preclude the hand from being placed in
the milk into which the measure is dipped.

(b)

The height of a metal dipping measure must be not less than one and one halftimes or more than twice the mean diameter of the section.

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Graduated glass measures for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable
measurement

100.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a graduated glass

measure for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable measurement must conform to
the applicable provisions of regulation 98.

(2)

A graduated glass measure for pharmaceutical dispensing andcomparable measurement may be of inverted conical, of beaker or of cylindrical shapeand must have a level base at right angles to the vertical axis of the measure.
(3)

(a)

The datum levels of a graduated glass measure forpharmaceutical dispensing and comparable measurement must be the respective
graduations, which must be clear and distinct and etched or engraved parallel to thebase and to one another.
(b)

Where back graduations are provided on the glass measure

they must correspond to front graduations when the measure is standing on a level
plane.
(c)

The clear interval between graduations may not be less than

1,5 mm.
(4)

The denominations of graduated glass measures forpharmaceutical dispensing and comparable measurement must be in accordance with
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TABLE15
Total denominations:
1 l or 1 000 ml

50 ml

500 ml20 ml

250 ml

10 ml

200 ml5ml

100 mlValue of graduations:
0,5 ml, 1 ml, 2 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml

(5)

(a)

A graduated glass measure for pharmaceutical dispensing

and comparable measurement must be placed upon a level plane during its testing for
accuracy.
(b)

All figured graduations and as many intermediate

graduations as the market surveillance inspector or verification officer considers
necessary must be tested.
(6)

The verification mark must be permanently inscribed e.g. etched or

sandblasted, near to the mark denoting the total capacity of the measure.

Measuring flasks

101.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a measuring flask

must conform to the applicable provisions of regulations 98 and 100.

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A measuring flask may have any value of denomination notexceeding 5 L, provided that such denomination meets the requirements ofparagraph (b).
(b)

The value of the graduations of a measuring flask must be

1x 1on, 2 x 1on or 5 x 1on of 1 ml, where the exponent "n" is a positive or negative
whole number or zero, provided that, where the denomination exceeds 1 L, thegraduations may be figured as submultiples of 1 L.
(3)

The errors allowed on a measuring flask must be in accordancewith Table X in the Annexure or the value of the smallest graduation of such measuring
flask whichever is the lesser, in excess or in deficiency.

Pipettes

102.

(1)

Except as provided in this regulation, a pipette must conform to theapplicable requirements of regulations 98 and 100.
(2)

(a)

A pipette may have any value of maximum denomination notexceeding 5 L, provided that such denomination meets the requirements of paragraph(d) of this subregulation.
(b)

A pipette may be provided with an enlarged section uponwhich no graduation lines must appear.
(c)

A pipette may be provided with a narrowed top section uponwhich no graduation lines must appear.

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The value of the graduations of a pipette must be 1 x 1O", 2 x

1O" or 5 x 1O" of 1 ml, where the exponent "n" is a positive or negative whole number orzero, provided that, where the total denomination exceeds 1 L, the graduations may be
figured in submultiples of 1 L.
(3)

The errors allowed on a pipette are one-half of the allowances inTable XI, in the Annexure.

Burettes

103.

(1)

A burette must conform to the applicable provisions of regulations

98, 100, and 102.
(2)

The errors allowed on a burette are one-half of the allowances inTable XI, in the Annexure.

Vehicle tanks

104.

(1)

(a)

A vehicle tank must be designed to deliver a single value

quantity of liquid or a single value quantity from each compartment into which it may
have been subdivided.
(b)

The strength and construction of a vehicle tank must be suchthat, when containing any quantity of liquid, which it is designed to measure, any
distortion of the tank will not cause incorrect measurements.

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All quantity indicators, piping and valves of a vehicle tankmust be of such strength, design, construction and material that they withstand usage
without the accuracy of the instrument being impaired.
(d)

The delivery piping connected to a tank must be of suchdesign and construction that, when the vehicle on which the tank is mounted is standing
on a level plane, complete delivery can be made from the tank or from any compartment
thereof.
(e)

The delivery piping of a vehicle tank, including the manifold

outlet where one is provided, must be so constructed as to preclude any liquid being
trapped in any empty compartment while delivery is taking place from a compartment.
(f)

A tank, or each compartment thereof, must be provided withan air-release vent pipe or pipes so as to prevent the formation of interior air pockets
and so as to permit the influx of air to the compartment during the discharge of liquid.
(g)

The filler opening of a tank or compartment must be of suchsize and construction as to readily permit visual internal inspection.
(h)

(i)

A tank, or each compartment thereof, must be

provided with a dome, centrally situated at the highest part of the top of the tank orcompartment and having a cross-section area such that, when the surface of the liquidcontained in the tank is within the dome, the addition of a quantity of liquid equal to theallowance of error in excess will cause a rise in the surface of not less than 5 mm.
(ii)

A dome referred to in paragraph (i) must be of suchsize that when the tank or compartment is filled to its capacity, there remains not lessthan 1,75 % of the capacity as ullage space for expansion of the liquid.

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(1)

(a)

Each compartment of the tank or the tank itself must have its

nominal capacity clearly and indelibly marked on at least one side thereof or on thedome thus:"CAPACITY .... ............ L TO INDICATOR".
(b)

Where a tank has more than one compartment, eachcompartment must be marked with a number and its outlet valve must bear the same
number.
(3)(a)

The datum level of a tank or compartment must be definedby an indicator comprising a plated or polished flat circular metal disc of at least 25 mm
diameter, rigidly fixed within the dome and at the centre thereof.
(b)

If the indicator referred to in paragraph (a) is adjustable, it

must be so constructed that it can be sealed in such a manner as to prevent any
change in its position without the seal being broken.
(4)

(a)

Where an emergency valve is provided for closing thedischarge outlet from a tank or compartment, verification of the tank or compartment
must be done with such emergency valve open and the tank must bear a conspicuous
notice that such emergency valve must be open when the tank is filled in use.
(b)

The whole of the inside of a tank or compartment must be

thoroughly wetted and then drained before verification.
(5)

(a)

All tests for accuracy of a tank or compartment must be

made with the tank in a level position and with all emergency valves open.
(b)

The whole of the inside of a tank or compartment must be

thoroughly wetted and then drained before commencement of any test for accuracy.

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A tank or compartment must be tested for accuracy, by(c)means of water, against a measurement standard measure that complies with therequirements in Part Ill of these Regulations, or by other means approved by the
National Regulator.
(6)

Errors must be allowed on a tank or compartment, in excess or in

deficiency, in accordance with Table 16:

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Error allowed
Capacity of tank orcompartment
In excess
1,5 L
200 L
over 200 L and up to 500 L
3L
over 500 Land up to 1 000 L 5L
over 1 000 L and up to
8L
2 000 L8 L and in addition 2 L forover 2 000 L
every 1 000 Lin excess of
2 000 L(7)(a)

In deficiency
0,75 L
1,5 L
2,5 L

4L
4 L and in addition 1 L forevery 1 000 L in excess of
2 000 LThe verification mark must be applied in a conspicuous,

essential and accessible part of the instrument either on the dome or at the outlet valveof a tank or a compartment.
(b)Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the indicator toprevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or to the working parts.

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Vehicle tanks provided with gauges

105.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a tank must also

conform to the provisions of regulation 104(1)(a), (c), (d), (f) and (4).
(2)

(a)

A tank must be of such shape as will make correct

measurement possible at any graduation on a gauge.
(b)

When of elliptical design, a tank must have a horizontal

major axis of a length not exceeding one and one-half times the length of the minor
axis.
(3)

A separate gauge must be provided for each compartment and,

when the gauge is in the tank or compartment, it must be centrally situated with respect
to the longitudinal and diametrical axes in a cylindrical tank and the longitudinal andmajor axes in an elliptical tank.
(4)

A gauge must be identified with the tank or compartment to which it

belongs by means of a number clearly and indelibly marked on the gauge andcorresponding to a number similarly marked on the tank or compartment.
(5)

(a)

A gauge must be so constructed as to retain, as required,

the height of liquid when the gauge is removed from the tank or compartment.
(b)

A gauge must comprise a tube of glass or other transparent

material, protected by a metal casing and provided with a graduated scale indicating thevolume of liquid contained in the corresponding tank or compartment to various levels.
(c)

Graduation lines on a gauge must be clear and distinct.

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The distance between graduation lines of a gauge,

measured from centre to centre, must be not less than 2 mm.
(e)

The width of any graduation line of a gauge must be not lessthan 0,2 mm or more than one-quarter of the distance between the lines measured from
centre to centre, provided that the width of any such line must be not more than 1mm.
(f)

Figured graduations of a gauge must be distinguished bytheir lines being longer than the nearest four intermediate lines on either side.
(6)

(a)

The user of the gauge must provide the manager in chargeof the legal metrology regional office concerned with an accurate full scale diagram, on
suitable drawing paper, of the quantity marks on each gauge.
(b)

Each diagram referred to in paragraph (a) must be crossreferenced (numbered) to identify it with the gauge and the tank.
(c)

Each diagram referred to in paragraph (a) must be retainedby the legal metrology regional office concerned and must be used for the purpose ofverifying any gauge which may have been repaired or replaced, subsequent to its
verification.
(7)

(a)

All tests for accuracy of a vehicle tank or compartment must

be made with the tank in a level position and with all emergency valves open.
(b)

The whole of the inside of a tank or compartment must be

thoroughly wetted and then drained before any test for accuracy and before initial
verification.
(c)

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requirements in Part Ill of these Regulations, or by other means approved by the
National Regulator.
Each figured graduation of each gauge and as many{d)intermediate graduations as the market surveillance inspector or verification officer
considers necessary must be tested and the volume indicated at each graduation must
not differ from the contained volume by more than the allowance of error:
Provided that any error in the indication of the volume of the successive quantities
added or withdrawn must not exceed the allowance of error in respect of such added orwithdrawn quantity.
(8)

Errors must be allowed on the gauge of a tank or compartment, inexcess or in deficiency, in accordance with Table 17:12

Quantity tested or value of
graduation
Up to 10 L
over 10 L up to 100 L
over 100 L up to 200 L
over 200 L up to 300 L
over 300 L up to 1 600 L
over 1 600 L up to 2 000 L
over 2 000 L

(9)

(a)

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Error allowed
In excess
0,1 L
1%
0,75%
1,5 L
0,5%
8L
8 L and in addition 2 L forevery 1 000 L in excess of
2 000 LIn deficiency
0,05 L0,5%0,375 %
0,75 L
0,25 %
4L
4 L and in addition 1 L forevery 1 000 Lin excess of
2 000 LThe verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described, it shall be applied on asoft solder plug or stud in a conspicuous, essential and accessible part of the
instrument.
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Protective marks must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device, working parts or in aposition as described in the type approval documentation.

Liquid-measuring devices

106.

(1)

A liquid-measuring device must be designed to determine thequantity of liquid to be delivered and to repeat such determination indefinitely, without
the quantity requiring to be reset, provided that provision may be made for thepredetermination by an operator of various quantities to be delivered.
(2)

(a)

A liquid-measuring device must have its measuring capacity

and the number of the certificate of approval of the model, marked on the body of theliquid-measuring device or on a metal plate permanently affixed thereto; provided that,in the case of a liquid-measuring device which incorporates a transparent measuring
chamber or chambers, the capacity of each such chamber must be conspicuously
marked thereon or in close proximity thereto so that it is visible during use and suchmeasuring chamber must not bear any legend other than the said capacity marking, andthe number of the certificate of approval of the model if not marked near the indicationof the measuring capacity of the instrument.

(b)

Where provision is made on a liquid-measuring device forthe predetermination of various quantities to be delivered, such predetermination must
be clearly defined on the liquid-measuring device and the denomination of such
quantities must be clearly marked.

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(3)
(a)

A liquid-measuring device must be so constructed that-

there is no leakage at any point, especially at any joints, glands and sightglasses, where the latter are provided;(b)

the formation of air pockets is prevented;(c)

all valves are effective for their purpose and, where gland nuts are provided,such nuts must not require to be tightened to an extent which makes valve
operation difficult; and(d)means are provided for sealing any calibrating or volume adjusting mechanism.
(4)

(a)

Where a liquid-measuring device is provided with ameasuring chamber which is alternately filled and emptied, adequate means must be
provided for the expulsion of air from the chamber while it is being filled and foradmission of air thereto while it is being emptied.
(b)

Where measurement by a liquid-measuring device iseffected by means of a piston moving in a measuring chamber or chambers, suchpiston and chamber must not comprise the pump for drawing the liquid into thechamber.
(5)(a)

A liquid-measuring device which measures a quantity ofliquid by inference from the pressure on the liquid flowing through an orifice and thetime for which the liquid flows through such orifice must be provided with means formaintaining such pressure and time at levels which ensure the delivery of the correct
quantity.
(b)

Where a liquid-measuring device referred to in paragraph (a)is provided with a nozzle which remains filled at the end of a delivery, such nozzle must

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be of a "non-drip" type and the outlet must be protected so as to prevent draining ofsuch nozzle.
(6)

(a)

Where liquid-measuring devices are fitted with electronic

components that may affect their metrological integrity such components must be
designed such that they are not susceptible to environmental influences and if failure
occurs, the liquid-measuring device either stops operating or the metrological integrity
including any primary or supplementary indication is not affected.
(b)

The type approval authority shall decide, in consultation withthe submitter for type approval, on any additional tests of electronic components that
may be required.
(7)

Where the supply of liquid for a liquid-measuring device is not

visible to an operator or where such measuring instrument is not provided with atransparent measuring chamber or chambers, means must be provided for informing
the operator when the supply of liquid is below the minimum level required for accurate
measurement.
(8)

Where a liquid-measuring device is provided with a totalizer, thefigures of such totalizer must be clearly legible and where provision is made forresetting such totalizer, the figures must be properly aligned when the totalizer is set to
zero.
(9)

A liquid-measuring device must be installed and operated in suchmanner as to deliver the correct volumes.

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(10)

(a)

As far as is practicable, the liquid which is normallymeasured by a liquid-measuring device must be used for testing the liquid-measuring
device.
(b)

After the liquid-measuring device and any delivery hose or

pipe attached thereto have been thoroughly flushed, each separate measuring chamberor measurement unit must be tested for accuracy and constancy of delivery by allowing
the liquid to flow from the liquid-measuring device directly into an appropriate
measurement standard of volume that comply with the requirements in Part Ill of theseregulations:
Provided that, where the capacity of the liquid-measuring device or some other factor
precludes the method of direct comparison with a measure of volume, the net mass of
the liquid delivered must be determined by means of a weighing instrument that comply
with the requirements in Part Ill of these Regulations and such net mass must be
converted to measure of volume on the basis of the density of the liquid.
(c)

Where a liquid-measuring device provides for the delivery ofvarious predetermined quantities, each such quantity or as many such quantities as
considered necessary must be tested.
(d)Tests of a liquid-measuring device must be repeated asufficient number of times to provide reliable data.
(e)

(11)

These tests must be carried out at ambient conditions.

Error must be allowed on liquid-measuring devices, when new,repaired or in trade use, in accordance with Table 18 and Table 19.

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2
TABLE18
For liquid-measuring devices other than liquid-measuring devices for delivering(a)quantities of 25 ml or 50 ml of potable spirits into drinking glasses in the retail trade:
Quantity delivered
Error allowed in excess or in deficiency
Up to 10 ml
0,4 mlOver 10 ml and up to 20 ml
4%Over 20 ml and up to 30 ml
0,8 mlOver 30 ml and up to 50 ml
3%Over 50 ml and up to 60 ml
1,5 mlOver 60 ml and up to 200 ml
2,5%Over 200 ml and up to 250 ml
5ml
Over 250 ml and up to 500 ml
2%
Over 500 ml and up to 700 ml
10 ml
Over 700 ml and up to 1 l
1,5 %Over 1 land up to 1,5 l
15 ml
Over 1,5 l and up to 2 l
1%Over 2 l and up to 3 l
20 ml
Over 3 l and up to 5 l
0,7%Over 5 L and up to 6 L
35 ml
Over 6 Land up to 10 l
0,6%Over 10 land up to 12 l
60 ml
Over 12 land up to 50 L
0,5%Over 50 land up to 100 l
250 mlOver 100 L
0,25%

1

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drinking glasses in the retail trade:
Quantity delivered
Error allowed in excess only
25 ml
50ml

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The verification mark must be applied in one of the following ways asprescribed in type approval documentation:(i)

By means of a stamp on a lead plug inserted into a conspicuous, easily
accessible and essential part of the liquid-measuring device and, in the case of aliquid-measuring device provided with metal displacers for altering the volume of
the measuring chambers, the verification mark shall be placed upon thedisplacers unless they can be sealed in position.
If necessary to protect delicate liquid-measuring devices when stamping theverification mark it is permissible to replace the lead with sealing wax and to
apply the mark to the melted wax;(ii)

by means of a verification sticker applied to a conspicuous part of the liquidmeasuring device without obscuring any of the required markings or the view ofthe liquid in a transparent measuring chamber. Such sticker shall not be
removable without destruction;(iii)

by means of imprinting the verification mark on a lead seal secured to the body ofthe liquid-measuring device by inserting sealing wire through a hole in the bodyin a conspicuous position that does not interfere with the metrological integrity of
the liquid-measuring device; or(iv)

the reverse of one of the seals required in subparagraph (b) may also be used toapply the verification mark.

(b)

Seals must be affixed to the liquid-measuring device to prevent unauthorised

adjustment or access to the working parts or measuring chambers, except as otherwise

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provided in terms any additional requirements that may have been set at the time oftype approval.

Measuring devices and systems for measurement of cryogenic liquids andspecified liquid gases

107.

(1)

(a)

All measuring systems for measuring the mass of liquidgases specified in clause 1.4 of SANS 319 when contained in vertical tanks of known
dimensions and using the pressure differential method for level determination mustcomply with the requirements of SANS 319.
(b)

From the date of implementation of this regulation nomeasuring system for liquid gases using the pressure differential method may be fitted
to a new installation incorporating a horizontal tank for use for a prescribed purpose.
(c)

A horizontal tank fitted with a measuring system for liquidgases using the pressure differential method and used for a prescribed purpose prior to
the date of implementation of this regulation, is exempted from compliance withrequirements for tanks provided that the measuring system is verified according to therequirements of Annex AA of SANS 319.
(d)

Measuring systems for static measurement of the mass orvolume of liquid gases in tanks using methods other than a pressure differential method,
must comply with any applicable provisions of the regulations in this Part, consistent
with the design and method of measurement.

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(2)

(a)

All measuring devices and systems, excluding mass flow

meters, for the dynamic measurement of cryogenic liquids, must comply with therequirements of SANS 344.
(b)

Mass flow meters must comply with the provisions ofregulation 108, pertaining to liquid measuring systems other than water.
(c)

Meters and systems for dynamic measurement of liquefied

carbon dioxide, or nitrous oxide must comply with the provisions of regulation 108,pertaining to liquid measuring systems other than water.
(3)

(a)

Unless exempted in terms of Annex BB of SANS 319,

measuring systems to which the requirements of subregulation (1 )(a) apply must be
verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex AA of SANS 319.
(b)

Measuring devices and systems to which the requirementsof subregulation (2)(a) apply must be verified in accordance with the requirements ofannex AA of SANS 344.
(4)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision in the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex BBof SANS 319 and Annex BB of SANS 344, as applicable, must be complied with by
persons using, for a prescribed purpose, the instruments to which subregulation (1 )(a)and subregulation (2)(a) apply.

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Liquid meters and liquid meter systems

108.
(i)

(1)

(a)

A meter must be-

so designed and constructed as to measure correctly the volume of the liquid or
liquids for which it is to be used;(ii)

made of such materials as will effectively preclude inaccurate measurement due
to any corrosive or other injurious property of the liquid being measured;(iii)

so constructed and installed that there is no leakage at any point of theinstallation;(iv)

provided with a means for accurately taking the temperature of the liquid stream
at the meter in the case of a fixed installation for wholesale delivery;(v)

provided with a suitable device for adjusting the relation between the indicatedand actual volume of liquid passing through it, or suitable change gears must be
provided for such purpose:

Provided that a bypass arrangement must not be used as an adjusting device;(vi)

provided with a means for sealing the calibration adjusting mechanism, theregistering mechanism and any working parts of a meter to prevent unauthorised
access (tampering) thereto.
(b)

(i)

A meter may be provided with a manually operated or

automatic temperature compensating device which adjusts the measuring or recording
mechanism so as to indicate the volume of the measured quantity of liquid at 20°C:
Provided that, where a manually operated compensator is used, an accurate Celsius
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opening, and provided further that, where an automatic compensator is used, a means
for taking the temperature at such point must be provided .
(ii)

The temperature range of a compensating device

referred to in subparagraph (i) and the coefficient of expansion or other data on which
the compensation is based must be clearly and indelibly marked on the outside of thetemperature compensating device.
(2)

(a)

A meter must be equipped with-a means for automatically breaking the syphon action in the delivery piping or
hose in the case where the delivery piping or hose is not detachable from themeter and where the delivery piping or hose is arranged to empty by gravitation
at the end of a delivery;(b)

a device of suitable size, design and construction, fitted as closely as possible tothe meter on the inlet side thereof, for the purpose of separating and eliminating
any air or vapour from the liquid stream before the liquid enters the meter, suchdevice being provided with effective means to allow air or vapour to escape
therefrom or to by-pass the meter, as may be required, or for the purpose of
stopping the flow of liquid and air or vapour to the meter in the event that air orvapour is present in the liquid stream:

Provided that, where the viscosity or other physical property of a liquid renders suchseparating or flow-stopping device ineffective, other suitable means for preventing theentry of air or vapour into the meter must be provided;(c)a suitable filter or strainer, fitted in the liquid stream on the inlet side of the meterto prevent foreign particles from entering the meter;

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any other ancillary device that may be required by the National Regulator toensure the accuracy of the meter under all conditions which may arise during its
use;

(e)

a plate, permanently attached to the meter unless it is a meter incorporated in a
lubricating oil dispenser or in a liquid fuel dispenser, on which the maximum andminimum rate of flow for which the meter is type approved is marked in terms of
litres per minute (L / min); and(f)a plate, permanently attached or sealed to the meter, on which the product or
products for which the meter may be used is marked in addition to any otherinformation required by the National Regulator.
(3)

The figures on all meter dials, counters and recorders must-(a)be clearly legible;(b)in the case of any re-set type of counter, be in proper alignment when the
counter is set to zero:

Provided that, where the figures are re-set in the forward or increasing direction, theymust be obscured during the entire re-setting operation unless the re-setting operation,
once started, cannot be stopped until the zero indication is reached.
(4)

(a)

Where a meter is not provided with a non-return check valve,

the registration mechanism of a recording device must not be reversible by reversing
the direction of liquid flow through the meter.
(b)

A meter must be installed in such a manner as to provide

ready and convenient access to the position of the verification mark and to theprotective mark arrangements.

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(c)

(i)

Where a meter is provided with a flexible delivery

hose and the control valve is situated at the outlet thereof, such hose must be of a nonexpansible type and a spring loaded check and non-return valve must be provided
downstream of the control valve to ensure that the hose remains filled, unless otherwise
approved by the National Regulator for a special purpose.
(ii)

Any hose, which is required to be drained after adelivery must be so fitted as to allow complete discharge of liquid.
(d)

The ratio between the maximum and minimum typeapproved flowrates of the measuring system must be at least 5. The measuring system
must be designed so that the flowrate is between the minimum type approved flowrate
and the maximum type approved flowrate, except at the beginning and at the end of themeasurement or during interruptions.
(e)

(i)

The maximum flow rate of a meter must be limited

during use to within any margins in the range between the marked maximum and theprescribed minimum flow rates if such limitation is required for the purpose of ensuring
maximum efficiency of air or vapour elimination and accuracy of measurement which
could be influenced by the physical properties of the liquid being measured or by anyother adverse condition arising during its use.
(ii)

The limiting of the flow rate provided for in

subparagraph (i) must be effected by such means and in such manner as may berequired by the National Regulator.
(iii)

Any orifice plate or flow rate controller required interms of subparagraph (i) and (ii) must, unless otherwise approved by the National

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Regulator, be situated on the outlet side of the meter and means for sealing must be
provided for any such device which is adjustable or can be tampered with.
(f)

Instruments for auxiliary measurements such as

thermometers and hydrometers must comply with the relevant requirements in SANS

1698.
(5)

A liquid meter system used for transferring of liquid where thepiping both upstream and downstream of the meter is normally filled with the liquid must
be provided with means for delivering the measured liquid into or through a verification
device used as a standard.
(6)

(a)

Liquid meters and liquid meter systems must be verified in-situ unless otherwise permitted by the National Regulator.
(b)

The liquid which is normally measured by a liquid metermust be used for testing the meter in the case where the meter is used for a single
product.
(c)

In the case where a liquid meter is not fitted with atemperature compensator it may be used for delivering more than one product, if it has
been verified with the liquid having the higher viscosity according to following(i)verified with diesel and used for diesel and power paraffin;(ii)

verified with power paraffin and used for power paraffin and all grades of petrol;
or

(iii)

verified with any grade of petrol and used for all grades of petrol and similar
liquids such as benzene which is not of a higher viscosity than petrol.

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After the liquid meter system has been thoroughly flushed, aliquid meter must be tested for accuracy and constancy by direct comparison with acertified measure of volume, or by other means approved by the National Regulator(i)at its maximum rate of flow or at the maximum rate of which the liquid metersystem is capable, provided that the latter rate must not exceed the maximum
flow rate marked on the meter;(ii)

at one-half of its maximum rate of flow; and(iii)

at one-fifth of its maximum rate of flow or at the minimum flow rate where this isless than one-fifth of the maximum and is marked on the liquid meter.
(e)

For the purpose of the tests prescribed in paragraph (d), thereduced flow rates must be affected by manipulation of the discharge control valve or byother suitable means.
(f)

For tests prescribed in paragraph (dJ(i), (ii) and (iii), themeasurement by the liquid meter must be correct, whether the reset counter, where
fitted, is or is not reset to zero before a test is commenced.
(g)Special tests may be prescribed by the National Regulator toestablish(i)the efficiency of any ancillary equipment used with the liquid meter system; and(ii)

the effect on the accuracy of the liquid meter of any possible condition which may
arise during the use of the liquid meter system as a result of the peculiarities ofthe system as a whole.

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Any inefficiency or adverse effect revealed during the tests

referred to in paragraph (g) must not affect the accuracy of measurement by the liquid
meter system by more than the prescribed allowance of error.
(i)Where a liquid meter system is provided with a temperature-compensating device, such device must be tested for efficiency and shall not affect theaccuracy of measurement of the liquid meter system by more than the prescribedallowance of error.

(j)

Where an automatic temperature-compensating device isprovided with a setting device for selecting various densities or coefficients of expansionof liquid to be measured, such setting device must be tested for efficiency and must notaffect the accuracy of measurement by the liquid meter system by more than theprescribed allowance of error.
(k)

Any test may be repeated as many times as the market

surveillance inspector or verification officer considers necessary.

(I)

Where practicable the through-put during a test must be notless than the quantity delivered by the liquid meter in the course of one minute.
(m)

Where the flow rate or capacity or other circumstanceprecludes the testing of a liquid meter system by direct comparison with a certified
measure of volume, the net mass of liquid delivered through the liquid meter must be
determined by means of a weighing instrument complying with the relevant
requirements in SANS 1698 and, for the purpose of comparing its volume with the liquid
meter reading, such net mass must be converted to measure of volume on the basis of
the average temperature at which the liquid has passed through the liquid meter system

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and the density of the liquid at such average temperature, and where a liquid metersystem is provided with a temperature compensating device the mass so determinedmust, for the purpose of comparing its volume with the liquid meter reading, be
converted to a measure of volume at 20 °C on the basis of the density of the liquid at
20 °C:
Provided that any liquid meter system tested in terms of this subregulation must be
provided with a means for measuring the temperature of the liquid stream at the liquid
meter.

(n)

The National Regulator may compile and supply test sheets

and tables of density and conversion factors for use by a market surveillance inspector
or verification officer in carrying out the various prescribed tests applicable to liquid
meters or liquid meter systems.

(o)

The National Regulator may prescribe test procedures forthe testing of automatic temperature compensating devices.
(7)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation or in any regulation

relating to a liquid meter of a specific class or kind or used for a specific purpose, error
is permissible on a liquid meter in accordance with Table 20, Table 21 and Table 22.
1

2

3

TABLE 20
For a new or repaired liquid meter system
Error allowed
At flow rates from halfQuantity tested
maximum up to maximum
In excess only
5 ml
Up to 500 ml
Over 500 ml and up to 2 l 1%
Over 2 land up to 4 l
20 ml
Over4 land up to 50 l
0,5%
250 mlOver 50 land up to 100 l

At flow rates below halfmaximum
In excess only
5ml
1%
20 ml
0,5%
0,5%

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I Over 100 l

10,25%

1

1

2

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14

5

TABLE 21
For a liquid meter system in actual use when verified by a market surveillance
inspector or verification officer.
Error allowed
Quantity tested
At flow rates from halfAt flow rates below halfmaximum up to maximum
maximum
In excessIn deficiency In excess
In
deficiency
5ml
Up to 500 ml
2,5 ml5 ml
2,5 mlOver 500 ml and up to 2 l
1%
0,5%
1%
0,5%
Over 2 land up to 4 l

20 ml

10 ml

20 ml

10 ml

Over 4 l and up to 50 l

0,5%

0,25%

0,5%

0,25%

Over 50 land up to 100 l

250 ml125 ml

0,5%

0,25%

Over 100 l0,25%0,125 %

0,5%

0,25%

1

2

3

TABLE 22
Drain test: For a new, repaired or liquid meter system in actual use when verified by amarket surveillance inspector or verification officer.
Error allowed
Product tested

At flow rates from O to 500
L/min

At flow rates from 500
L/min up to maximum flowrate

Petrol-1 l-1,5 lDiesel, Paraffin-1,5 l

-2 l

(8)

(a)

The verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described it shall be applied in aconspicuous, essential and accessible part of the liquid meter housing.
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Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or working parts, orin a position as described in the type approval documentation.

Milk meter systems

109.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided for in this regulation, the meter in amilk meter system must conform in particular to any applicable provision of regulation

108.
(2)·

(a)

The meter in a milk meter system must be so constructedthat the end cover of its measuring chamber may be easily detached to facilitate
cleaning of the chamber and its associated parts.
(b)

Any removable part of the measuring chamber referred to inparagraph (a), such as an oscillating piston or gears, must be clearly and indelibly
marked with at least the last three figures of the serial number of the milk meter, whichwhole number must also be similarly marked on the milk meter, or such part must be
identified with the milk meter to which it belongs in such a manner as may be specified
when the model is approved in terms of section 22 of the Act.
(3)(a)

In a receiving milk meter system-

before the start of any normal measuring operation, the meter, piping and air
eliminator must be primed, unless otherwise provided by the National Regulator;(b)

where the National Regulator has provided that the meter piping and air
eliminator may be completely empty before the first intake in a series ofmeasurements, the market surveillance inspector or verification officer must,
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when the meter is first verified, determine by means of tests, the difference
between the indication of the quantity of the first intake and the average
indication of the quantity of the next three consecutive intakes of like quantities
and a notice stating this difference must be permanently and conspicuously
affixed on or close to the meter in the following manner:"QUANTITY TO BE ADDED TO METER READING FOR FIRSTINTAKE ........... L"(c)at the end of any normal measuring operation, the intake hose and any piping
upstream of the air eliminator must be automatically emptied of milk;(d)where the receiving tank is at a lower level than that of the meter outlet, a device
must be provided for automatically maintaining the meter full of milk at the end of
a delivery; and(e)where milk is received by a collecting tanker, the length of the intake hose must
be not more than 6 m and the hose must have such a bore and be so arranged
that it will be emptied of all milk by the suction of the pump.
(4)

The provisions of subregulation (3) do not apply to delivery

(5)

(a)

systems.
Provision must be made in a receiving system for the

disconnection or isolation of the outlet piping and the connection of a delivery hose orother suitable pipe at a suitable point for the purpose of testing the milk meter.

(b)

The user of any milk meter system must have in his

possession-

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Provided that the measure must be so designed as to minimise frothing of milk
delivered into it;(ii)

all such ancillary equipment, including valves, couplings and other items, as may
be required for testing the meter and including, in the case of a receiving system,a non-expansible delivery hose or other suitable delivery pipe, fitted with acontrol valve near to its outlet and an air vent valve downstream of the control
valve where such control valve is fitted to the filler pipe of a test measure.
(6)

(a)

Milk, provided by the user of the meter, must be used fortesting a milk meter system and the through-put during each test must be not less than
the quantity measured by the meter in the course of one minute at the maximum rate offlow of the meter.
(b)

A receiving system must be prepared for the tests for

accuracy of the milk meter by having the outlet piping disconnected or otherwise
isolated and by having the delivery hose or pipe referred to in subregulation(5)(a)suitably connected.
(c)

(i)

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Provided that, where the pump in a receiving system is of a positive displacement typeand is arranged for a single fixed rate of flow only, the meter may be tested at such rateof flow only.
(ii)

The proviso to subparagraph (i) must not apply where

the National Regulator has permitted the verification of the meter in a milk meter systemother than in situ and the normal pump referred to in that proviso is not used.
(iii)

At the end of each delivery to the test measure during

tests prescribed in subparagraph (i), the air vent valve on the filler pipe downstream of
the control valve must be opened to the atmosphere where a measure having thecontrol valve fitted to its filler pipe is used.
(d)When a milk meter is tested in accordance with this subregulation,

any error must not exceed 0,25 % in excess or in deficiency of the volume measured.
(7)

When the meter in a receiving system has been found to measurecorrectly when tested in accordance with subregulation (6), the milk meter system must
be tested for accuracy and constancy when measuring predetermined quantities of milkby the following method:(a)After the test measure has been drained, a quantity of milk, equivalent toapproximately half the capacity of the test measure must be measured throughthe meter into the test measure and the meter reading must be noted.

(b)

The meter must then be operated, with its outlet disconnected from the test
measure, until the supply of milk is depleted and the meter stops registering.

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The milk in the test measure must then be drained into the empty supply vessel
and again measured through the meter into the test measure until the meterstops registering, and the meter reading must be noted.

{d)

The operation described in paragraph (c) must be repeated as many times as themarket surveillance inspector or verification officer considers necessary.

(e)At the end of a test according to paragraphs (a), {b), (c) and {d), any difference
between the various meter readings must not exceed 1,5 L.

(f)

Where circumstances preclude testing by the method specified in paragraph s (a),(b), (c) and (d), the system may be tested by any method approved by the

National Regulator which will have the same effect.
(8)

(a)

The verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described it shall be applied in aconspicuous, essential and accessible part of the milk meter housing.
(b)

Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or to any working
parts, or in a position as described in the type approval documentation.

Liquefied petroleum gas meter systems

110.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the liquefied

petroleum gas meter system must conform to provisions of regulation 108( 1), (3 ), (4)and (5).

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(a)

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be operated under pressure from a pump.
(b}

A device must be provided in a liquefied petroleum gas

meter system, situated as closely as possible to the meter on the outlet side thereof, forautomatically maintaining the pressure required in the liquefied petroleum gas metersystem in order to prevent vaporisation of the product being measured.
(c)

Any flexible delivery hose provided in a liquefied petroleumgas meter system must be non-expansible and suited to the product being measured,and must have the control valve together with a spring-loaded check and non-return
valve situated at its outlet, or must have a self-sealing coupling for connection to thereceiving vessel.
(d)A vapour line must be provided in a liquefied petroleum gas

meter system for use when required for equalising the pressure in the supply tank andin the measure used for testing the meter.
(e)

A vapour line in a liquefied petroleum gas meter system

must not be used between the supply tank and the receiving vessel during the deliveryof the product to a purchaser.
(3)

(a)

The vapour line referred to in subregulation (2)(d) must beconnected, the pressure equalised and the liquefied petroleum gas meter system,
including the test measure, flushed before any initial test of a meter is commenced.
(b)

The meter in a liquefied petroleum gas meter system must

be tested in accordance with the provisions of regulation 108(6)(aJ to (m), whereapplicable.

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The permissible errors on a meter in a liquefied petroleum gas

meter system must be twice those specified in regulation 108(7).

Liquid meter systems for predetermined quantities

111.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the liquid metersystem for predetermined quantities must conform to provisions of regulation 108(1 ),(2), (3), (4) and (5).
(2)

A liquid meter system for predetermined quantities must be

designed to determine the quantity of a liquid to be delivered and to repeat suchdetermination indefinitely, without the quantity requiring to be reset:
Provided that provision may be made for the predetermination by an operator of thesystem of various quantities to be delivered.
(3)

(a)

A liquid meter system for predetermined quantities musthave the full details of its measuring capacity marked on the meter or on the housing if
the meter is enclosed or on a metal plate permanently affixed thereto.

(b)

Where provision is made in a system for thepredetermination of various quantities to be delivered, such predetermination must be
clearly defined on the liquid meter system for predetermined quantities and thedenomination of such quantities must be clearly marked on the system.
(4)

A liquid meter system for predetermined quantities not provided

with an eliminator referred to in regulation 108(2)(b), must not operate when the supplyof liquid is reduced to the minimum level this is to prevent air from entering the meter.

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The type of liquid which is normally measured by a liquid

meter system for predetermined quantities must be used for testing the system and theliquid must be provided by the user of the system.
(b)

After the liquid meter system for predetermined quantities

and any delivery hose or pipe attached there to have been thoroughly flushed, themeter must be tested for accuracy and constancy of delivery by allowing the liquid toflow from the system directly into an appropriate measurement standard of volume thatcomply with the requirements in Part Ill of these Regulations:
Provided that, where the capacity of the system or some other factor precludes themethod of direct comparison with a measure of volume, the net mass of the liquiddelivered must be determined by means of a weighing instrument that comply with therequirements in Part Ill of these Regulations and such net mass must be converted tothe measure of volume on the basis of the density of the liquid.
(c)

Where a liquid meter system for predetermined quantities

provides for the delivery of various predetermined quantities, each such quantity or as
many such quantities as the market surveillance inspector or verification officer
considers necessary, must be tested.
(d)Tests of a liquid meter system for predetermined quantities

must be repeated a sufficient number of times as the market surveillance inspector orverification officer considers necessary to provide reliable data.
(6)

Permissible errors allowed on the meter of a liquid meter system forpredetermined quantities, in excess or in deficiency, in accordance with Table 18 inregulation 107.

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Lubricating oil dispensers

112.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the system must

conform to provisions of regulation 108(1 ), (2), (3), (4) and (5), where applicable.
(2)

(a)

The meter in a dispenser must be operated under pressure(b)

Where the pump of a dispenser is driven by a compressedfrom a pump.

air motor, the air gland on the motor and the oil gland on the pump must be separated
by a space open to the atmosphere, or an air escape vent must be provided between
the glands.
(c)

Where it is impracticable to provide a dispenser with an air

or vapour eliminating device referred to in regulation 108(2)(b), it must be provided witha float-operated valve at the upstream end of the intake pipe, to stop the supply of oil tothe dispenser before the oil in the supply tank reaches a level which will permit air toenter the system.
(d)

The valve referred to in paragraph (c) may be provided witha small vent or other suitable device, opening below the surface of the oil at its lowest
level, to release the vacuum in the suction pipe when the supply of oil is exhausted.
(e)

The delivery outlet nozzle of a dispenser must be of a "non-drip" type and must incorporate a spring-loaded check and non-return valve to ensurethat the delivery spout, nozzle and any delivery hose remain filled.

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Any clock-type indicator on the meter of a dispenser must be(f)so constructed that the index pointers can be reset to zero in the decreasing direction
only.
(g)

All pointers of a clock-type indicator on a meter of adispenser must be reset in one operation and there must be a stop to prevent resetting
below zero.

(3)

(a)

The value of the smallest graduation on the meter of adispenser must be not more than 0,01 L.
(b)

The distance between the graduation lines on any clock-type

indicator on the meter of a dispenser must be not less than 2 mm when measured from
centre to centre at the base line.
(4)

(a)

Any delivery hose or hose connecting the pump and meter ofa dispenser must be non-expansible.
(b)

Where any hose of a dispenser is retractable on a reel, thelength of the hose, measured from the reel to the tip of the delivery outlet nozzle, must
be not more than 7 m.
(c)

Where any hose of a dispenser is not retractable, the lengthof the hose, measured from the meter in the case of a rigidly mounted meter, or fromthe end of the rigid piping in the case of a meter situated at the delivery end of the hose,must be not more than 4 m.
(d)

The length of any hose connecting the end of a rigid delivery

pipe and a hose reel of a dispenser must be not more than 0,6 m.

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The pump of a dispenser must be appropriate for theviscosity of the product being measured and must be such that the rate of flow of the
product through the meter is within the limits for proper measurement
(5)

(a)

The meter of a dispenser must be so installed that theindicator is visible to the operator and to a purchaser.
(b)

Any cover over the meter of a dispenser or any aperture orrecess in which the meter is mounted must be of such size and must be so constructed
and fitted as to allow ready access to the meter and particularly to the verification markand protective marks thereon.
(c)

If more than one meter of a dispenser is fed by the same

pumping unit the accuracy of any of these dispensers must be within the prescribed
error allowance when all are operated simultaneously.
(d)

The maker's model designation must be clearly and indelibly

marked on the pumping unit of a dispenser.
(6)

(a)

The meter of a dispenser must be tested for accuracy andconstancy(i)at the maximum rate of flow of which the dispenser is capable; and(ii)

at one quarter of such maximum rate of flow.
(b)

At least one delivery of a quantity of not less than 5 L must

be tested during each test and the market surveillance inspector or verification officer
may, in addition, test any number of deliveries of such other quantities as he considers
necessary.

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To test the efficacy of the float-operated valve referred to in

subregulation (2)(c), oil must be pumped through the meter at the maximum rate of flow
obtainable and delivered into a certified measure from a supply which is insufficient tofill the measure, and when the meter stops indicating, the supply must be replenishedand delivery continued until the measure is filled to the same level as was obtained
during the test specified in paragraph (a)(i) and the volume then indicated by the metermust not differ from the volume in the measure by more than 10 ml.
(d)

In order to simulate the condition required for the test

specified in paragraph (c) the suction pipe may be removed from the normal supply andplaced in a supply which just covers the float-operated valve and be returned to thenormal supply when the meter stops indicating, the pump being stopped while thetransfer takes place.
(7)

Permissible error allowed on the meter of a dispenser, in excess

only, in accordance with Table 23:

1

2
TABLE 23
Error allowed in excess only

Quantity delivered
up to 500 ml

5 ml

over 500 ml and up to 2 lover 2 l and up to 4 l

1%
20 ml

over 4 l0,5%Liquid fuel dispensers

113.

(1)

All liquid fuel dispensers must be constructed according to therelevant requirements of SABS 1650.

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Liquid fuel dispensers must be verified in accordance with therequirements of annex B of SABS 1650.
(3)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision of the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex C
of SABS 1650 shall be complied with by persons using instruments to which thisregulation applies, for a prescribed purpose.

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Water meters

114.

(1)

All mechanical water meters of normal bore not exceeding 100 mm,

used for the measuring of cold potable water, excluding combination meters, mustcomply with SANS 1529-1.
(2)

Water meters referred to in subregulation (1) must be verified inaccordance with the requirements of Annex B or C of SANS 1529 -1, as applicable.
(3)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision of the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex D
of SANS 1529-1 shall be complied with by persons using instruments referred to in
subregulation (1 )(a), for a prescribed purpose.
(4)

In addition to the applicable requirements referred to in

subregulation (1 ), mechanical water meters fitted with electronic indicators, electronic
water meters and electronic pre-payment water measuring systems, must comply withSANS 1529-9.

(5)

Water meters referred to in subregulation (4) must be verified inaccordance with the requirements of Annex B or C of SANS 1529 -9, as applicable.
(6)

In addition to any requirement of the Act or any other applicableregulation in terms of the Act and unless the user is exempted by any provision of the
Act or any other applicable regulation in terms of the Act, the requirements of Annex D
of SANS 1529-9 must be complied with by persons using instruments referred to in
subregulation (4 ), for a prescribed purpose.

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Gas meters for domestic use

115.

( 1)

A new gas meter must be of a positive displacement type.

(2)

A gas meter must be made of such material as will effectively

preclude inaccurate measurement owing to any corrosive or other injurious property of
the gas being measured and must be sufficiently strong to withstand, without distortion,
the maximum pressure at which it is designed to work.
(3)(a)

A gas meter must be so constructed that-

there is no external leakage of gas when the meter is subjected to an internalpressure of 1,25 times the maximum pressure at which it is designed to work orof 5 kPa, whichever is the greater, for a period of not less than two minutes; and(b)

its indicator moves continuously when the meter is subjected to an inlet pressure,equivalent to the maximum pressure at which it is designed to work or to
1,25 kPa, whichever is the greater, and when gas is passing through the meter at
a rate of 0,2 % of its maximum rate of flow.
(4)

The direction of flow of gas through a gas meter must be marked

clearly and indelibly on the meter by means of an arrow or by means of the word "IN" atthe inlet.
(5)

The counter of a new gas meter must, for the purpose of testing, be

provided with a graduated indicator by means of which the quantity of gas measured iscontinuously indicated and the value represented by the smallest graduation on the test

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indicator must be not more than the quantity of gas passed through the meter during
one working cycle.
(6)

A separate test indicator need not be provided on a gas meter onwhich the value of the smallest graduation on the main quantity indicator is not morethan the value specified in subregulation (5).
(7)

The value represented by the smallest graduation on the quantity

indicator of a gas meter, excluding the test indicator referred to in subregulations (5)and (6), must be not more than 0,05 of that quantity which will pass through the meter in
one hour at the maximum rate of flow, provided that this value must be 1 x 1on of 1 m3 ,where "n" is a positive or negative whole number or zero.
(8)

On any gas meter provided with a multi-pointer type of quantity

indicator, the index pointers must move in a clockwise direction only for increasing
quantities.
(9)

Any ancillary device, such as a pressure or flow rate controller,

recording device, automatic or coin operated shut-off mechanism or a similar device,must not be used on or in conjunction with a gas meter, unless any such ancillarydevice is approved in terms of section 22 of the Act.
(10)

Where a gas meter has any protruding shaft or other working partfor the attachment of an ancillary device and such shaft or part is not in use it must be
enclosed with a sealed cover.
(11)

The following information must be legibly, indelibly and permanently

marked on a gas meter or on a plate permanently attached thereto:(a)the maker's name or trade mark, type designation and serial number;

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the approved model number;(c)the maximum rate of flow at which the meter is designed to operate, in cubic
metres per hour, which may be expressed as "Q max .......... .

(d)the capacity of the meter per revolution or working cycle, which may be
expresse d as "V ........ m 311 or "V . . . . . . . . .d m 311., an d(e)any other information which may be required on approval of the model in terms ofsection 22 ( 1) of the Act.
(12)

The actual capacity of a gas meter per revolution or cycle ofoperation must not differ by more than 5 % from the marked capacity per revolution.
(13)

Subject to the provisions of subregulation (14 ), any difference

between the pressure at the inlet and the mean pressure at the outlet of a gas metermust not exceed 0, 125 kPa when the meter is tested at any prescribed rate of flow andwhen the pressure at the inlet of the meter is 0,5 kPa:
Provided that in the case of a gas meter fitted with an automatic or coin-operated shutoff mechanism the requirements of this subregulation must not apply during theautomatic shutting-off period.
(14)

When a gas meter is tested as described in subregulation (13) andthere is any oscillation of pressure between the highest and the lowest pressure at theoutlet such oscillation must not exceed 0,075 kPa.
(15)

Except where a gas meter is tested in situ or in other special

circumstances, air may be used as the testing medium.
(16)

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constancy by passing air through the meter from a measurement standard holder thatcomply with the requirements in Part Ill of these regulations at a pressure of 0,5 kPa.
( 17)

(a)

The tests of a gas meter must be carried out at-

the marked maximum rate of flow of the meter, or, if this rate is greater than the
maximum operating rate of the measurement standard holder, at the maximum
attainable rate;(b)

one-half of the marked maximum rate of flow of the meter;(c)

0,6 % of the marked maximum rate of flow of the meter; and(d)any other rate of flow, not less than 0,6 % of the marked maximum, which themarket surveillance inspector or verification officer may consider necessary.
(18)

The temperature of the testing medium must not differ by more than

1 °C from that of the surrounding air, the meter being at the same temperature as thesurrounding air.
(19)

Any error on a gas meter must not exceed the amounts shown in

Table 24.

1

2

Rate of flow
Any prescribed rate of
flow

(20)

(a)

3

4

5

TABLE 24
For new or repaired metersin excessin deficiency(under(overregistration)
registration)

For meters in use
in excessin deficiency(under(overregistration)
registration )

3%

5%

2%

5%

The verification mark must be applied in a position as

described in the type approval documentation, if not described it shall be applied in aconspicuous, essential and accessible part of the gas meter housing.

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Protective marks (seals) must be applied to the measuring

instrument to prevent unauthorised access to any adjusting device or to the working
parts, in a position as described in the type approval documentation.

Vessels or containers used for sale of liquids

116.

(1)

Any vessel or container manufactured or supplied for the sale byvolume of any liquid must, subject to any applicable tolerance prescribed for
prepackaged liquids in this Part of these Regulations and SANS 1840, be large enoughto hold the volume of liquid specified thereon or the volume it is intended to contain or
specified on order by the user and over and above such volume the vessel or container
must have such ullage space as may be required or as may have been specified onorder.

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Part XII
Verification and repair bodies

Requirements for designation of verification bodies

117.

(1)

The requirements for a body to be designated as a verification bodyunder section 7 of the Act, that undertakes either initial, subsequent or both initial andsubsequent verification of measuring instruments on behalf of the National Regulator,
are as follows:(a)A body that wishes to be designated, as a verification body must(i)be accredited to verify measuring instruments. In the absence of thisaccreditation, the body applying for designation should provide evidenceof compliance to the requirements set by the National Regulator in
consultation with stakeholders;(ii)

submit an application and proof of accreditation or evidence of compliancefor such designation to the National Regulator;(iii)

be legally identifiable;(iv)

be free from any commercial, financial and other pressure that might affecttheir judgment.

(v)

implement procedures to ensure that persons or organisations external tothe body cannot influence the results of activities performed by the body;(vi)

have a documented training program in place for the verification officers in
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applications of the instruments that are to be examined and also of theinitial and subsequent verification processes;(vii)

document the education, training and competence of each person;(viii)

provide evidence of compliance to the government imperative on BBBEE
level four (4) as well as any other government legislation that affects theirbusiness; and(ix)

enter into an agreement or contract set by the National Regulator on therequirements of carrying out verification under the control of the National
Regulator.

(b)

once a body applying for designation as a verification body has met the criteria inparagraph (a), the National Regulator must issue a certificate officiallydesignating such body.

Responsibility of verification body118.

After designation the verification body acting on behalf of the regulator,must(a)maintain their accreditation in terms of the Accreditation for Conformity
Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act, 2006 or maintainrequirements set by the National Regulator in the absence of such arecognized accreditation scheme;(b)notify the National Regulator in writing of all verifications or rejections undertaken
and include the following particulars relating to every measuring instrument in

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respect of which a verification certificate or rejection certificate has been
issued(i)the make, model, approval number, class and measuring capacity of themeasuring instrument; and(ii)

the place where the measuring instrument is used for a prescribedpurpose;(c)the particulars which have been furnished under paragraph (b) have to besubmitted within five working days after the end of the month in which theverification or rejection took place in a format as specified by the National
Regulator;(d)in the case of a rejection, inform the National Regulator immediately in writing of
all non- compliances found and reasons for rejecting the measuring instrument
as well as action taken by the verification body to ensure compliance or to ensurethat the measuring instrument is removed from use;(e)ensure that market surveillance inspectors have access to their businesspremises and records in line with section 20 of the Act;(f)maintain records of(i)type approval pattern description documentation of instruments verified
and rejected by the verification body;(ii)

verifications undertaken;(iii)

rejections under section 25(3) of the Act;

(iv)

list of verification officers in employ as well as all employment
documentation;

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appointment, qualification and training records of verification officers;(vi)

verification officer resignations;(vii)

verification marks and protective marks used by the verification officer
which includes procedures for issuing, loss and withdrawal; and(viii)(g)contracts with users of measuring instruments;

supply the equipment needed for .the verification officer's to undertake their workin line with section 19 of the Act, and(h)notify the National Regulator in writing of the employment of a verification officer
or of the termination of the services of a verification officer within 14 days of thatevent taking place;(i)ensure that a verification officer is physically present whilst performing theverification on the measuring instrument and apply the verification and protective
marks immediately after the verification has taken place.

Withdrawal of designation of verification body

119.

(1)

Any contravention of the requirements of the Act, or any other Act,or the agreed criteria in the agreement or contract will result in the withdrawal of thedesignation of the verification body.
(2)

The designated verification body forfeits the right to verify

measuring instruments from the date of the suspension or withdrawal of theiraccreditation by the Accreditation Body or the withdrawal of the designation by the
National Regulator.

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The National Regulator must publish an updated register of all

designated verification bodies including those verification bodies of which thedesignation to verify has been withdrawn or suspended.

Verification Certificate

120.

( 1)

A verification carried out must be accompanied by a verification

certificate that details the work undertaken and a statement that the measuring
instrument meets all requirements of the relevant technical regulations and can be used
for a prescribed purpose.
(2)

A verification certificate may only be issued to the user of ameasuring instrument by a registered verification officer.
(3)

Each verification certificate must include at least the following

information(i)the title "Verification Certificate";(ii)

the name, address and designation number of the verification body;(iii)

a unique serial number on all its pages to identify that each page is recognized
as a part of the verification certificate;(iv)

page numbers and a clear identifier of the number of pages in the verification
certificate, e.g. page 1 of 1 or a statement at the beginning of the certificate "Thiscertificate consists of 1 page" or a statement at the end of the certificate "End of
Certificate";(v)

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the number of the procedure used by the verification body, in terms of their
documented management system, to establish whether the measuring
instrument is in a verifiable condition;(vii)

a description and unambiguous identification of the measuring instruments
verified, including a description and serial number of components that has an
influence on the metrological integrity of the measuring instrument and the typeapproval number of the instrument or components, if the measuring instrument
requires type approval in terms of section 22 of the Act;(viii)

a statement that will serve as proof that the measurement standards used are
directly related to the reading or obtaining of the results of measurement and aretraceable to a national standard.

(ix)

The following data must be included as a minimum(aa)calibration certificate number of the measurement standards used;(bb)date of calibration of measurement standards;(cc)

identification of the measurement standards, e.g. serial numbers,
description, set number;(dd)whether the measuring standards are owned by the verification body or
are loaned measurement standards;(x)

the latest security intervention value, which must be indicated on the verification
certificate, if the measuring instrument being verified is secured by means of asoftware seal;(xi)

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the initials, surname and signature of the verification officer responsible for theverification, latest security intervention value, serial number of the verification
mark, date of verification and a seal number used for identification of the
responsible verification officer;(xiii)

the following statement "The measuring instrument(s) was/were tested and foundto comply in all respects with the requirements of the Legal Metrology Act, 2014
(Act No. 9 of 2014) and may be used for a prescribed purpose as intended by theAct."; and(xiv)

a symbol identifying the National Regulator;(4)

No other declarations, identification symbols or statements otherthan those referred to in subregulation (3) are allowed on a certificate of repair.

Reporting of verification results

121.

(1)

For every verification the following must be documented, as aminimum, for the interpretation of test results(a)reference to the applicable verification certificate;(b)status of the measuring instrument immediately before verification (e.g. initial orsubsequent verification);(c)observations made during the preliminary examination may be combined in asingle statement, however, any non-complying aspect needs to be separately
documented;

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2018indication that each test has passed or failed, for example by means of a codesuch as a tick or a cross, or by indicating the result of measurement or error, forall tests where an error limit is prescribed, including the conventional true value
at which the specific tests were done;(e)a statement of all the applicable maximum permissible errors. This requirement
does not include technical requirements such as limits of indication on weighing
measuring instruments or time delay on fuel dispensers. All stated maximum
permissible errors must either be expressed in a unit of measurement or as
required in these regulations e.g. expressed as a percentage or in terms of scaleintervals, as long as the same method is used throughout the document;(f)specific test conditions, such as environmental conditions, where these could
affect the accuracy of test results;(g)initials, surname, signature, and identification of the person responsible for theverification; and(h)date of verification.
(2)

The information referred to in subregulation (1 )(a) to (h), which is

required to be documented, is not intended to be supplied with the verification certificate
but may be given to the customer in every case or on request.
(3)

Despite subregulation (2), the information referred to in

subregulation (1 )(a) to (h) must be kept on file for inspection by a market surveillance
inspector.

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Rejection Certificate

122.

(1)

A rejection certificate must be issued, by a verification body or the

National Regulator, for an instrument that is false, inaccurate or defective.
(2)

Results of any tests conducted need not be attached to therejection certificate but must be recorded as required in regulation 121.
(3)

The rejection certificate must contain at least the following:(a)the title "Rejection Certificate" and a serial number;(b)

the name and address of the verification body;(c)the name and address of the client;(d)a description and unambiguous identification of the measuring instrument
rejected;(e)a statement that will serve as proof that the measurement standards directly
related to the reading or obtaining of the results of measurement is traceable to anational standard when the rejection is related to the inaccuracy of the instrument
and the following data must be included as a minimum(i)calibration certificate number;(ii)

date of calibration of measurement standards;(iii)

identification of measurement standards e.g. serial numbers, description,
set number; and(iv)

whether it is the verification body's own or loan measurement standards;(f)date of rejection;(g)reason for rejection of the instrument;

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initials, surname and signature of the verification officer responsible for the(h)rejection and a seal number used for identification of the responsible verification
officer;the following statement: "The measuring instrument has been rejected and may(i)not be used for a prescribed purpose in terms of the Legal Metrology Act, 2014
{Act No. 9 of 2014 ). "; and(j)a symbol identifying the National Regulator.
(4)

No other declarations, identification symbols or statements otherthan those referred to in subregulation (3) are allowed on a rejection certificate.

Registration and qualifications of verification officers

123.

{1)

A person who wishes to be appointed as a verification officer

must(a)submit an application to the National Regulator furnishing the following
information: name, surname, identity number, race, gender, e-mail address ofverification officer, telephone details of the verification officer, name of current
employer that the verification officer is working for, verification body designation
number of current employer, physical and postal address of the current
employer, details regarding the educational level of the verification officer,
previous work experience, category of measuring instrument for which theverification officer is applying for, declaration that the information provided iscorrect, date of application and signature of verification officer, signature of a

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representative from the designated laboratory authorizing the application on
behalf of the designated laboratory; and(b)

any additional information that the National Regulator may deem necessary forthe registration of the officer.
(2)

No person may be appointed as a verification officer in terms ofsection 8 (1) of the Act, unless(a)he or she has shown by undergoing an assessment of his or her knowledge ofthe appropriate provisions of the Act and relevant Technical Regulations andhas, in accordance with a curriculum laid down from time to time by the National
Regulator, passed an assessment in(i)theoretical subjects so prescribed by the National Regulator; and(ii)

practical work in verifying all measuring instruments or the particular kindof measuring instrument.
(3)

No person may act as a verification officer, unless he or she is-(a)employed by the National Regulator; or(b)employed by a verification body designated in terms of section 7 of the Act toverify all measuring instruments or the particular kind of measuring instrument inrespect of which such verification officer is qualified to act in terms ofsubregulation (1) and holds a certificate issued by the National Regulator
identifying the verification officer and indicating that the verification officer isqualified to act in respect of all measuring instruments or a particular kind of
measuring instrument.

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Requirements for designation of repair bodies

124.

(1)

A body that wishes to be designated as a repair body under section

9 of the Act, which undertakes the repair of measuring instruments falling within theambit of the Act, must(a)be accredited to repair measuring instruments;(b)in the absence of this accreditation, the body applying for designation must
provide evidence of compliance with the requirements set by the National
Regulator in consultation with stakeholders;(c)submit an application form and proof of accreditation or evidence of complianceto the National Regulator for such designation;(d)be legally identifiable;(e)be free from any commercial, financial and other pressure that might affect their
judgment and implement procedures to ensure that persons or organisations
external to the body cannot influence the results of activities performed by the
body;

(f)

have a documented training program in place for the repairers in its employ
which will ensure they have knowledge of the technology and applications of the
instruments that are to be examined and also of the subsequent verification
process and document the education, training and competence of each person;(g)provide evidence of compliance to the government imperative on BBBEE level
four (4) as well as any other government legislation that affects their business;
and

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enter into an agreement or contract with the National Regulator on requirementsof carrying out repairs under the control of the National Regulator.
(2)

Once a body applying for designation as a repair body has met thecriteria referred to in subregulation ( 1), the National Regulator may issue a certificate
officially designating such body.

Responsibilities of designated repair body

125.
(a)

After designation contemplated in regulation 124, the repair body must-

maintain their accreditation in terms of the Accreditation for Conformity
Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act or maintainrequirements set by the National Regulator in the absence of such a recognizedaccreditation scheme;(b)notify the National Regulator in writing of all the repairs undertaken and include
the following particulars relating to every measuring instrument in respect ofwhich a certificate of repair has been issued(i)the make, model, approval number, class and measuring capacity of themeasuring instrument; and(ii)

the place where the measuring instrument is used for a prescribedpurpose;(c)the particulars, which have been furnished under paragraph (b), have to besubmitted within five working days after the end of the month in which the repair
took place in a format as specified by the National Regulator;

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inform the National Regulator within five working days, and in writing, of any
measuring instruments that could not be repaired as well as action taken by the
repair body to ensure that the unrepaired measuring instrument is not used for aprescribed purpose;(e)have a documented training program in place for the repairers in its employ thatis appropriate to the measuring instrument being repaired;(f)ensure that market surveillance inspectors have access to their businesspremises and records in line with section 20 of the Act;(g)maintain records of(i)type approval pattern description documentation of instruments for which
the repair body will issue a certificate of repair(ii)

repairs undertaken;(iii)

list of repairers in employ of the repair body as well as all employment
documentation;(iv)

appointment, qualifications and training records of repairers;(v)

repairers resignations;(vi)

protective marks used by the repairers which includes procedures for
issuing, loss and withdrawal;

(h)

(vii)

repair or maintenance contracts with users of measuring instruments; and(viii)

Certificates of repair issued for measuring instruments repaired;supply the equipment needed for the repairer to undertake their work in line withsection 19 of the Act;

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notify the National Regulator in writing of the employment of a repairer or of thetermination of the services of a repairer within 14 days of that event taking place;andOJ

issue users with a certificate of repair in writing in the format specified by the
National Regulator as to the compliance of the measuring instrument that has
been repaired, and forward a copy of certificate to the National Regulator; and(k)ensure that a repairer is physically present whilst performing the test on themeasuring instrument and apply the repair and protective marks immediately
after the test has taken place.

Withdrawal of designation of repair body

126.

(1)

Any contravention of the requirements of the Act, or any other Act,or the responsibilities in regulation 125 may result in the suspension or withdrawal of thedesignation of the repair body.
(2)

The repair body forfeits the right to repair from the date of-(a)suspension or withdrawal of their accreditation by the accreditation body; or(b)suspension or withdrawal of the designation by the National Regulator.
(3)

The National Regulator must publish an updated register of repair

bodies of which the designation to repair has been suspended or withdrawn.

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Registration and qualifications of persons responsible for repair (also referred toas "repairer")

127.

(1)

A person who wishes to be registered as a person responsible forrepair must(a)submit an application to the National Regulator furnishing the following
information: name, surname, identity number, race, gender, contact details(including e-mail address) of the repairer, name of employer the repairer isworking for, repair body designation number of current employer, physical andpostal address of current employer, details regarding the educational level of therepairer, previous work experience, category of measuring instrument for which
the repairer is applying for, declaration that the information provided is correct,
date of application and signature of repairer, signature of a representative fromthe designated repair body authorizing the application on behalf of thedesignated repair body; and(b)supply any additional information upon request to the National Regulator.
(2)

No person may be registered as a person responsible for repair interms of section 10(1) of the Act, unless(a)he or she has shown by undergoing an assessment of his or her knowledge ofthe appropriate provisions of the Act and relevant technical regulations and has,in accordance with a curriculum laid down from time to time by the National
Regulator passed an assessment in(i)theoretical subjects so prescribed by the National Regulator;

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practical work in repairing and testing all measuring instruments or aparticular kind of measuring instrument; and(iii)

procedures needed to allow for the issuing of a certificate of repair formeasuring instruments.
(3)

(a)

No person may act as a repairer unless-he or she is employed by and acts on behalf of a designated repair bodycontemplated in section 27 of the Act; and(b)he or she holds a certificate issued by the National Regulator identifying therepairer and indicating that the repairer is qualified to act as a repairer in respectof all measuring instruments or a particular kind of measuring instrument.

Certificate of repair

128.

(1)

Repairs must be accompanied by a certificate of repair that details

the work undertaken and a statement that the measuring instrument meets all
requirements of the relevant technical regulations and can be used for a prescribedpurpose for a time period of not more than 30 days from the date that the certificate of
repair was issued.
(2)

A copy of the certificate of repair contemplated in subregulation (1)must be forwarded to the National Regulator within five working days from the date of
repair.
(3)

A certificate of repair may only be issued to the user of a measuring

instrument by a registered repairer.

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Each certificate of repair must include at least the following

information(a)the title "Certificate of repair";(b)

the name, address and designation number of the repair body;(c)a unique serial number on all its pages to identify that each page is recognised
as a part of the certificate of repair;(d)

page numbers and a clear identifier of the number of pages in the certificate of
repair, e.g. page 1 of 1 or a statement at the beginning of the certificate "Thiscertificate consists of 1 page" or a statement at the end of the certificate "End of
Certificate";(e)the name and address of the client;(f)

the number of the procedure used by the repair body, in terms of their
documented management system, to establish whether the measuring
instrument is in a verifiable condition;(g)a description and unambiguous identification of the measuring instruments
repaired, including a description and serial number of components that has an
influence on the metrological integrity of the measuring instrument and the typeapproval number of the instrument or components, if the measuring instrument
requires type approval in terms of section 22 of the Act;(h)a statement that will serve as proof that the measurement standards used are
directly related to the reading or obtaining of the results of measurement and aretraceable to a national standard, and the following data must be included as aminimum-

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date of calibration of measurement standards;(iii)

identification of the measurement standards, e.g. serial numbers,
description, set number;(iv)

whether the measurement standards are owned by the repair body or are
loaned measurement standards;(i)the latest security intervention value, which shall be indicated on the certificate of
repair, if the measuring instrument being repaired is secured by means of asoftware seal;(j)expiry date of the certificate of repair;(k)

the initials, surname and signature of the person responsible for the repair, dateof repair and a number used for identification of the responsible person
undertaking the repair and the designated repair body number;(I)the following statement of guarantee, as contemplated in section 27 (3) (b) of theAct, that the instrument is correct and verifiable: "This/ these measuring
instrument(s) was/were tested and found to comply in all respects with therequirements of the Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014) and may be
used for a prescribed purpose as intended by the Act for a time period of not
more than 30 days from the date that the certificate of repair was issued."; and(m)a symbol identifying the National Regulator;(5)

No other declarations, identification symbols or statements otherthan those referred to in subregulation (4) are allowed on a certificate of repair.

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Reporting of repair results

129.

(1)

For every repair the following must be documented, as a minimum,

for the interpretation of test results(a)reference to the applicable certificate of repair;(b)status of the measuring instrument immediately before repair (e.g. rejected,
under routine maintenance, outside verification period, broken, etc.);(c)observations made during the preliminary examination may be combined in asingle statement, however, any non-complying aspect needs to be separately
documented;(d)indication that each test has passed or failed, for example by means of a codesuch as a tick or a cross, or by indicating the result of measurement or error, forall tests where an error limit is prescribed, including the conventional true value
at which the specific tests were done;(e)a statement of all the applicable maximum permissible errors. This requirement
does not include technical requirements such as limits of indication on weighing
measuring instruments or time delay on fuel dispensers. All stated maximum
permissible errors must either be expressed in a unit of measurement or as
required in the relevant national legislation e.g. expressed as a percentage or interms of scale intervals, as long as the same method is used throughout the
document;(f)specific test conditions, such as environmental conditions, where these could
affect the accuracy of test results;

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initials, surname, signature, and seal identification of the person responsible forthe repair; and(h)date of testing.
(2)

The information referred to in subregulation (1 )(a) to (h), which is

required to be documented, is not intended to be supplied with the certificate of repair
but may be given to the customer in every case or on request.
(3)

Despite subregulation (2), the information referred to in

subregulation (1 )(a) to (h) must be kept on file for inspection by an NRCS market
surveillance inspector.

Restrictions with respect to repair and verification of measuring instruments

130.

(1)

A person responsible for the repair of a measuring instrument may

not verify the measuring instrument after he or she has repaired the measuring
instrument in such a way that the work or adjustments made changed the metrologicalcharacteristics of the measuring instrument, however, he or she must submit themeasuring instrument to a verification officer for such verification.
(2)

A verification officer may verify or re-verify a measuring instrument

after he or she has carried out work on or made adjustments to a measuring instrumentthat did not change the metrological characteristics or accuracy of the measuring
instrument.
(3)

A verification officer, which has also been appointed as a repairer,

may repair a measuring instrument after he/ she has rejected such measuring

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instrument, however, the verification officer, responsible for the repair of that measuring
instrument, may not verify the instrument after the repair thereof.

131.

(1)

Subject to subregulation (2), regulations 124, 125 and 126 ofPart XII will come into effect one year from the date of publication of these regulations.
(2)

Any designation or certificate issued, made, given or granted or

actions taken under any provisions of the Law repealed must be regarded as having
been issued, made, given or granted under the corresponding provisions of the Legal
Metrology Act.

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Part XIII
Distinctive Marks

Approval mark132.

An approved measuring instrument or module or a component of a model

must be clearly and indelibly marked with the approval number issued and indicated on
the certificate of approval, and in the manner as prescribed in the type approval
documentation.

Rejection mark133.

A rejection mark must be a six-pointed star design, which can be in theform of(a)a stamp;(b)

a seal; or(c)an indelible sticker printed with six-pointed star design.

Verification mark

134.

(1)

A verification mark can either be in the form of a stamp, a seal oran indelible sticker or be embossed or sandblasted in the case of glassware and mustclearly state the following information(a)the title "Verification mark", when in the form of an indelible sticker;

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sticker;(c)a symbol identifying the company responsible for verification;(d)a symbol identifying the National Regulator, when in the form of an indelible
sticker;(e)identification of the verification officer; and the initials, surname and signature of
the verification officer responsible for the verification when in the form of anindelible sticker;(f)an unique serial number of the corresponding verification certificate issued forthe measuring instrument when in the form of an indelible sticker;(g)an unique serial number of the sticker, printed on the sticker, when in the form of
an indelible sticker;(h)an unique identification (e.g. number) of the software seal, when applicable.
(2)

All verification marks are to be approved by the National Regulator

whether printed or not and whether supplied by the National Regulator or a designatedverification body.
(3)

No other declarations, identification symbols or statements, otherthan those referred to in subregulation (1 ), are allowed on a verification mark when in
the form of an indelible sticker.

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Protective mark

135.

(1)

Protective marks are applied to prohibit unauthorised or unlawfulaccess to the measuring instrument or any adjustment devices that may influence themeasurement results with the view to negating the chance of fraudulent transactions
taking place.
(2)

A protective mark can either be in the form of a stamp, seal or a(3)

A protective mark must comply with the following criteria:

sticker.

(a)

If in the form of a seal or stamp, it must not be possible to remove the seal or
stamp without damaging it to the extent that it can't be reused, and must clearly
identify-

(b)

(i)

name, or abbreviated name or logo of body applying the protective mark;(ii)

year when seal is applied; and(iii)

verification officer or repairer number;

if in the form of a sticker it must be clearly marked with(i)the words "seal" or "protective mark" to differentiate it from a verification
mark;

(ii)

the words "Certification void when broken";(iii)

name or logo of body applying the protective mark;(iv)

date when seal is applied; and(v)

verification officer or repairer number.

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(4)

A protective mark meeting the criteria subregulation (3) is not averification mark and must not be used as such.
(5)

Protective marks in the form of a sticker must be approved during

the type approval of the instrument and the position of application on the instrument
must be described in the type approval documentation.
(6)

Where designated verification or repair bodies want to apply

protective marks in the form of a sticker on instruments, the designated verification or
repair body must submit the design and application of the protective mark to the
National Regulator.

Repair Mark

136.

(1)

In addition to the requirements stipulated in regulation 135, a

registered person responsible for repair is required to indicate that the repair undertaken
is correct and that the measuring instrument is in a verifiable condition by applying a
repair mark to the measuring instrument in the following manner:(a)

A repair mark must be in the form of a sticker applied in close proximity to thedesignated verification mark position as indicated in type approval
documentation.

(b)

the repair mark must clearly indicate the following information(i)the title "Repair mark";(ii)

the date of repair in the form of "Repaired on yyyy/mm/dd";

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a symbol identifying the body responsible for the repair;(iv)

identification of the repairer and the initials, surname and signature if therepairer;(v)

the unique serial number of the corresponding certificate of repair; and(vi)

an unique identification (e.g. number) of the software seal, whenapplicable.
(2)

All repair marks are to be approved by the National Regulator

whether supplied by the National Regulator or a designated repair body.
(3)

No other declarations, identification symbols or statements otherthan those referred to in subregulation (1 )(b) are allowed on a repair mark.

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Part XIV
Measuring instruments, vessels or containers exempted from type approval andverification

Measuring instruments

137.

Subject to regulation 138, the following measuring instruments may be

used without the user or supplier being compelled to submit the instrument to typeapproval in terms of section 22 or to comply with the provisions of section 24 of theAct(a)

an instrument being automatic or non-automatic, used to determine the quantityof goods in prepackaged form in consumer and non-consumer packages as
defined in SANS 289 and in a measurement unit of mass or volume or by
number;(b)

an instrument being automatic or non-automatic, used to determine the quantityof goods in prepackaged form in consumer pack~ges as defined in SANS 289
and in a measurement unit other than mass or volume or by number; or(c)an automatic instrument used to determine the quantity of goods in prepacked
form in non-consumer packages as defined in SANS 289 and in a measurement
unit other than mass or volume or by number.

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Conditions, restrictions and requirements

138.

In the case of a measuring instrument falling within the meaning of

regulation 137, but excluding instruments used by persons complying with therequirements of SANS 1841 and permitted to apply the "e" mark(a)both the supplier and the user must satisfy themselves that such instrument issuitable for the purpose for which it is used or intended to be used and is capableof correct determination of quantity;(b)the owner or the user must maintain and operate such measuring instrument at
all times in such a manner that it determines and discharges the correct quantityof goods to be sold in prepackaged form subject to the provisions of SANS 458;(c)the user of such measuring instrument must take such steps as will enable him
or her to detect any incorrect quantities of goods which may have been
determined by the instrument;(d)the user of such measuring instrument must keep a suitable verified measuring
instrument conforming to the requirements of SANS 458 for the purpose ofchecking the quantity of goods or articles which may have been determined by
the instrument; and(e)the records of the checks contemplated in paragraph (d) must be kept for
inspection by an authorised officer to prove that the applicable requirements of
SANS 458 were complied with at the time of packing.

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Declaration of an instrument as unfit for further use

139.

(1)

If the National Regulator is satisfied that any measuring instrument

which falls within the meaning of regulation 137, and which is being used is(a)either not suitable for or not capable of determining and discharging correct
quantities of goods for sale in prepackaged form; or(b)

not being so maintained or operated that it determines and discharges correct
quantities of goods for sale in prepackaged form, the National Regulator may
declare such measuring instrument as unfit for further use by informing the user
thereof in writing to that effect;(2)

In the event the circumstances contemplated in subregulation (1)occur, the user must forthwith(a)stop using the instrument in question; or(b)dismantle and remove the instrument in question from the premises where
packing is performed.
(3)This regulation does not apply to a measuring instrument used by awholesale packer for the purpose of predetermining the quantity of goods measured
thereby to an approximate quantity which is thereafter adjusted for correctness bymeans of a verified measuring instrument by an operator.

Measuring instruments not exempted under regulation 137

140.

The following measuring instruments must be subject to type approval interms of section 22 and the requirements of section 24 of the Act in so far as they apply,
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irrespective of whether those measuring instruments comply with the description set out
in regulation 137(a)any measuring instrument, irrespective of whether or not it is used for direct sales
to the public, that is used by or supplied to a retail dealer for the purpose ofdetermining the mass, volume, length, area or number of a(i)quantity of goods taken from bulk and measured at the time of sale in thepresence of the purchaser or his agent: or(ii)quantity of goods prepackaged by him or her for sale on the premises atwhich the goods are packed or from another premises;(b)

any weighing instrument used or supplied for the purpose of determining aquantity of goods sold in prepackaged form and having a declared mass of morethan 100kg;(c)

any mass or volume measuring instrument used or supplied for the purpose ofdetermining the quantity of a liquid sold in prepackaged form and having adeclared volume of more than 250 L;(d)any automatic vending machine used or supplied for use, which itself determines
the quantity of goods sold by measure of mass, length, area volume, or number
unless such quantity of goods is exempted under the Act from sale by any suchphysical quantity;(e)

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error on the instrument will apply to the goods in prepackaged form and therequirements of clause 4.5 of SANS 458 need not be complied with.

General exemptions

141.

Subject to any condition prescribed in this regulation, the following

measuring instruments or parts thereof, as the case may be, may be used for any
appropriate prescribed purpose without the user or supplier being compelled to submit
the instrument to type approval in terms of section 22 or to comply with the provisions ofsection 24 of the Act-(a)any measuring instrument, vessel or container used for determining the quantityof(i)ingredients in a mixture of concrete;(ii)

crushed stone by volume, including when coated with cement, tar orbitumen;(iii)

ready-mixed concrete, ready-mixed cement mortar, ballast or building
sand by volume;(b)

any storage tank gauged or calibrated for the purpose of determining excise duty
by measurement and calculation or by direct reading of quantity;(c)

any weighing instrument supplied or used for the determination of the mass of
persons or supplied for hire or reward for the sole purpose of determining themass of babies;

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any weighing instrument used for the grading or sizing of eggs in the shell sold orpurchased by number and according to grade and size;(e)any meter used in a water supply system other than a water meter as defined inregulation 114;

(I)

any measuring instrument used for the grading of grain sold or purchased
according to grade and mass;(g)

any measuring instrument used in land and similar surveying;(h)any taximeter;(i)any measuring instrument calibrated or indicating in any measurement unit otherthan a unit of mass, length, area or volume unless it is a measuring instrument
which is calibrated in a unit of some other physical quantity and for which
certification is specially prescribed by regulation;(j)

any tank for use by a milk producer and provided with a graduated dipstick;(k)

any industrial measuring instrument used in the monitoring and control of amanufacturing process;(/)

any indicator referred to in regulation 69 which is additional to the principal
indicator or indicators of a certified measuring instrument and connected to the
instrument via an interface approved for such connection in terms of section 22of the Act.

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Part XV
Application for evaluation and approval of measuring instruments

Application of measuring instruments in terms of section 22 of Act

142.

{1)

Any application in terms of section 22 of the Act, read with any

regulation, for the evaluation of a new, modified model or module of a measuring
instrument or an installation or a system of measurement which incorporates any
measuring instrument of a model approved together with any attachment, device orancillary equipment not already approved with a view to the approval of the measuring
instrument or module of a measuring instrument must be submitted to the National
Regulator for type evaluation and type approval.
{2)

(a)

The type approval evaluation application must-

include an application form and documentation as prescribed in a technicalregulation or any other documentation required by the National Regulator in
English for the purpose of type approval evaluation;(b)

include any additional information and documents that the National Regulator
may deem necessary for the purpose of conducting the type evaluation; and(c)include such number of printed copies of documentation as the National
Regulator may require.
{3)

(a)

The applicant for type evaluation must-deliver an operational specimen, or the number of specimens required by atechnical regulation, of the measuring instrument, module of a measuring
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measuring instrument free of charge to the office of the National Regulator or tosuch other place as the National Regulator may direct;(b)

remove such measuring instrument, module of a measuring instrument or device
when it is no longer required by the National Regulator within a period prescribedby the National Regulator;(c)

if so required by the National Regulator, dismantle, reassemble and erect, andadjust such measuring instrument, module of such measuring instrument or
device; and(d)provide suitable facilities, equipment and labour for the examination and testingof such measuring instrument, module of such measuring instrument or device
instrument if required by the National Regulator.
(4)

If the applicant fails to remove the measuring instrument as

contemplated in subregulation (3)(b), the National Regulator may dispose of saidmeasuring instrument as the National Regulator deems fit at the cost of the submitter.

Marking on specimen

143.

Every specimen of a model of measuring instrument submitted for typeapproval evaluation must be clearly, indelibly and permanently marked with themarkings as prescribed in a regulation or any other markings that may be required by
the National Regulator for the purpose of type approval.

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Period of validity of type approval certificate

144.

(1)

The certificate issued in terms of section 22 (2)(b) of the Act is valid

for a period not exceeding 10 years from the date of the type approval certificate.
(2)

The submitter or person requiring an extension of the validity periodof a type approval certificate may apply for such an extension prior to the expiry datethereof but not later than six months before the expiry of the type approval certificate.
(3)

The application for extension once the validity of the type approval

certificate expires shall be in the same manner as prescribed in regulation 142.

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Part XVIRegulation pertaining to periodic verification

Requirements

145.

(1)

All the measuring instruments, or classes or kinds of measuring

instruments set out in column 1 of table 25 must be verified or re-verified by the datespecified in column 3, unless they were verified or re-verified before that date and within
the period specified in column 2.
(2)

The measuring instruments or classes of kinds of measuring

instruments referred to in subregulation (1) must be re-verified at intervals notexceeding the intervals specified in column 2 and determined from the date of lastverification.
(3)

A conventional measuring instrument of volume made of clear

glass, a conventional measuring instrument of length made of a material prescribed byregulation, water meters referred to in regulation 114 and lubricating oil dispensers must
be verified before being taken into use and thereafter only on the instruction of a market
surveillance inspector if he or she has reasonable grounds for believing that it has beenaltered materially since it was verified or, unless the original mark or verification has
been defaced or has become illegible.
(4)

Unless mentioned in Table 25, all measuring instruments, orclasses or kinds of measuring instruments for which technical regulations or interim
requirements exist must be verified before being put into use for the first time, and thenat intervals not exceeding 24 months from the date of the last verification, unless
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stipulated differently in any other regulation or SANS document relating to a specificmeasuring instrument.

1

2

13

TABLE 25
1Liquid fuel dispensers including dispensers
for liquid petroleum gas.

18 months

31 December
1996

2

Liquid meters excluding water meters andlubricating oil dispensers used to dispense
into the engines of motor vehicles.

12 months

30 June 19963

Non-automatic weighing instruments
including vehicle scales

24 months

31 December
1996

4

In-motion weighing systems for vehicles

36 months

30 June 1998

5

Conventional measures of volume excluding
glass measures

24 months

31 December
1996

Liquid-measuring devices

24 months

31 December
1996

7

Vehicle tanks (Fixed value or withremovable measuring gauges).

24 months

30 June 20088

Weights for fine and coarse measurements

24 months

30 June 2008

9

Automatic weighing instruments

24 months

30 June 2008

10

Length measuring instruments

24 months

30 June 200811

Area measuring instruments

24 months

30 June 2008

12 months

From the datethat thisregulation was
published

612
Gas Meters including modules of gas
meters and domestic gas meters

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Part XVI/GeneralRepeal146.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Trade Metrology Regulations (G.N.

R.2362/1977) are hereby repealed in its entirety.
(2) Any proclamation, notice, approval, permission, return, certificate or document
issued, made, promulgated, given or granted and any other action taken under any
provision of a law repealed by subsection (1 ), must be regarded as having been issued,
made, promulgated, given, granted or taken under the corresponding provision of thisAct.

Short title and commencement

147. These Regulations are called the Legal Metrology Regulations, 2017, andcome into operation on the date of publication.

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ANNEXURE

TABLES OF ALLOWANCESEXPLANATORY NOTES

Allowance for capacities not tabulated and for measuring instruments ofapproved models

1.

(1)

The allowances of error for weighing instruments of capacities not

specified in Table II and Table Ill (inclusive) of this Annexure must be in proportion to
the allowances tabulated in such tables.
(2)

The allowances set forth in any specific table must also apply to

any model of measuring instrument if so specified in terms of the approval of the model
under section 22 of the Act.

Allowances for new and repaired weighing instruments

2.

(1)

Except where specific allowances have been prescribed in any

regulation of Part XI and subject to the provisions of Explanatory Note 4, the allowances
set forth in Table I, Table II and Table Ill of this Annexure must apply to the following:(a)

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Allowances for verified weighing instruments during market surveillance
inspection

3.

(1)

Except where specific allowances have been prescribed in any

regulation of this Part or except as hereinafter provided and subject to the provisions ofExplanatory Notes 2 and 4, the allowances set forth in Table II and Table Ill of thisAnnexure must be increased by one half in the case where a market surveillance
inspector carries out an inspection on a weighing instrument when in actual use for aprescribed purpose.

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Errors allowed at loads up to capacity

4.

Except as otherwise provided in any regulation all weighing instruments

may indicate or be in error, at all loads except zero, to the extent shown in Tables I to

XI:

1

2
TABLE I
(1) Subject to the provisions of Explanatory Note 3, above, all weighing
instruments:
Load applied
Error allowed
0,5 of tabulated or applicable turning
Up to 0,5 of capacity
allowance
Full tabulated or applicable turning
Above 0,5 of capacity and up to capacity
allowance

1

2
TABLE II

Automatic weighing instruments having a capacity of not more than 50 kg

Capacity of measuring instrument

Turning allowance

500 g

2,5 g

1 kg

4g

2 kg

6g

3 kg

9g

4 kg

11 g

5 kg

13 g

6 kg

15 g

7 kg

16 g

10 kg

20g

15 kg

28 g

20 kg
30 kg
40 kg

33g
44 g
53 g

50 kg

62g

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TABLE Ill
Automatic weighing instruments having a capacity of more than 50 kg whentestedCapacity of measuring instrument
Turning allowance
50 kg
62 g
60 kg
70 g
70 kg

78 g

80 kg

86 g

90 kg

93 g

100 kg100 g

150 kg130 g

200 kg

160 g

250 kg190 g

300 kg

220 g

400 kg

270g

500 kg

310 g

600 kg700 kg

350 g
390 g

800 kg

430g

900 kg

470g

1t

500 g

1,5 t

750 g

2t
2,5 t

1 kg
1,2 kg3t

1,5 kg

4t

2 kg

St
6t

2,5 kg

7t
8t
9t

3 kg
3,5 kg
4 kg
4,5 kg

10 t

5 kg

20 t

8 kg

30 t

11 kg

40 t

13 kg

50 t

15 kg
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60 t

17 kg

70 t

19 kg

75 t

20 kg

80 t

21 kg

90 t

23 kg

100 t

25 kg

200 t

40 kg

1

2
TABLE IV

Weights: Metric weights for coarse measurement
Denomination

Allowance of error in excess only

Over 1000 kg

50 g per 1000 kg

1000 kg

50 g

500 kg30 g

200 kg

15 g

100 kg

10 g

50 kg
20 kg

69
3g

10 kg

2g

5 kg

1g

2 kg

600 mg

1 kg

400 mg

500 g

250 mg200 g

150 mg100 g

100 mg

50 g
20 g
10 g
5g
2q
1g

75 mg
50mg
35 mq
25 mq
15 mg
10 ma

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TABLEV
Weights: For fine measurement (pharmaceutical dispensing, chemicals,
precious metals and comparable goods'
Denomination
Allowance of error in excess only
20 kg
1g
10 kg
500 mg
5 kg

200 mg2 kg

120 mg

1 kg

80 mg

500 g

50 mg

200 g

30 mg

100 g

25mg

50g

15 mg

18 g & 20 g

10 mg

9 g & 10 g

7mg

5g
2g

5mg

1g

3mg
2 mg

500 mg2 mg

200 mg

1 mg

100 mg0,6 mg50mg

0,5 mg

20 mg

0,3mg

10 mg

0,2 mg

5mg
2mg

0,2 mg0,2 mg

1 mg

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2
TABLE VI

Metric carat weights
Denomination:CM

10 000
5 000
2 000
1 000
500
200
100
50
20
10
5
2
1
0,5
0,2
0,1
0,05
0,02
0,01
0,005

Allowance of error in excess only
mg

100
50
20
15
10
7

5
4

2
2
1
1
0,5
0,5
0,2
0,2
0,2
0,2
0,2
0,1

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TABLE VII
Metal measures of length
Allowance of error
Length tested
Long or in excess
mm
200 m
37,5
25
100 m
50 m
15
10
30m
20m
7,5
10m
5
Sm
3
2
3m
1,5
2m
1,25
1,5 m
1m
1
0,6
500mm
0,4
300mm
200mm
0,3
0,2
100 mm0, 1
10 mm

Short or in deficiency
mm
37,5
25
15
10
7,5
5
3
2
1,5
1
0,5
0,3
0,2
0,15
0,1
0,05

Measures of length other than metal double the allowances in Table VII, (a) above.

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TABLE VIII
Measures of volume other than graduated glass measures for pharmaceuticaldispensing and comparable measurement: Conical metal measures
Denomination
Allowance of error in excess only
100 L and over

0,1 %

50 L
25 L

65ml

20 L

50 ml

10 L

40 ml

SL

25ml

2L

12 ml

1L

8 ml

750 ml

6 ml

500 ml5ml

375 ml4ml

200 ml2,5 ml100 ml50ml

1,5 ml
1 ml

25 ml

0,6ml

20 ml

0,5 ml10 ml

0,25 ml

5ml

0, 15 ml

2 ml

0,1 ml1 ml

0,05 ml

60 ml

Measures of volume other than conical metal measures, except graduated glass
measures for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable measurement andglass measures of volume for dispensing quantities of potable spirits in retailtrade double the allowances in Table VIII above, according to denomination of
measure or value of graduation tested.

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TABLE IX
Glass measures of volume for dispensing quantities of potable spirits in retailtrade:
Denomination
Allowance of error in excess only
25 ml
1,5 ml50 ml
2,5 ml1

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Graduated glass measures for pharmaceutical dispensing and comparable
measurement: Inverted conical or beaker measures:
Approximate internal diameter of measure Allowance of error in excess or inat graduation tested
deficiency
9ml
150 mm
140 mm
8 ml
130 mm
7 ml
120 mm
6 ml
110 mm
5ml
100 mm
4ml
90mm
3 ml
2,5 ml
80mm
70mm
2 ml
60mm
1,5 ml
50mm
1 ml
40mm
0,65 ml
30mm
0,35 ml
0,15 ml
20mm
10 mm
0,05 ml

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TABLE XI
Cylindrical measures and measuring flasks:
Value of graduation tested or value ofAllowance of error in excess or inquantity between qraduations tested
deficiency
Over 1 l
5 ml per lOver 500 ml and up to 1000 ml
5ml
Over 200 ml and up to 500 ml
3ml
Over 100 ml and up to 200 ml
1,5 mlOver 50 ml and up to 100 ml
1 ml
Over 20 ml and up to 50 ml
0,6 mlOver 10 ml and up to 20 ml
0,3 mlOver 5 ml and up to 10 ml
0,2 mlOver 2 ml and up to 5 ml
0,15 ml
Over 1 ml and up to 2 ml
0,1 ml

1 ml
0,5 ml
0,2 ml0, 1 ml and under

0,05 ml
0,03 ml
0,02 ml
10 %Burettes and pipettes:
One-half of the allowances in Table XI.

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