California Code of Regulations
Title 4 - Business Regulations
Division 9 - Division of Measurement Standards, Department of Food and Agriculture
Chapter 1 - Tolerances and Specifications for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices
Article 2.3 - Carbon Dioxide Liquid-Measuring Devices
Section 4029.5 - UR. User Requirements

Universal Citation: 4 CA Code of Regs 4029.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

UR.1. Installation Requirements.

UR.1.1. Discharge Rate. A device shall be so installed that the actual maximum discharge rate will not exceed the rated maximum discharge rate. If necessary, means for flow regulation shall be incorporated in the installation.

UR.1.2. Length of Discharge Hose. The discharge hose shall be of such a length and design as to keep vaporization of the liquid to a minimum.

UR.1.3. Maintenance of Liquid State. A device shall be so installed and operated that the product being measured shall remain in the liquid state during passage through the meter.

UR.2. Use Requirements.

UR.2.1 Return of Indicating and Recording Elements to Zero. The primary indicating elements (visual) and the primary recording elements shall be returned to zero immediately before each delivery.

UR.2.2. Condition of Discharge System. The discharge hose, up to the valve at the end of the discharge hose, shall be completely filled and precooled to liquid temperatures before a "zero" condition is established and prior to the start of a commercial delivery. Means shall be provided to fill the discharge hose with liquid prior to the start of a delivery.

UR.2.3. Vapor Equalization Line. A vapor equalization line shall not be used during a metered delivery unless the quantity of vapor displaced from the buyer's tank to the seller's tank is deducted from the metered quantity. Table 1, contained in this Article, shall apply.

UR2.4 . Temperature or Density Compensation.

UR2.4.1 . Use of Automatic Temperature or Density Compensators. Devices equipped with an automatic temperature or density compensator shall have the compensator connected, operable, and in use at all times. Such automatic temperature or density compensator may not be removed.

UR.2.4.2. Tickets or Invoices. Any written invoice or printed ticket based on a reading of a device that is equipped with an automatic temperature or density compensator shall have shown thereon that the quantity delivered has been temperature or density compensated.

UR.2.5. Ticket in Printing Device. A ticket shall not be inserted into a device equipped with a ticket printer until immediately before a delivery is begun, and in no case shall a ticket be in the device when the vehicle is in motion while on a public street, highway, or thoroughfare.

UR.2.6. Sale by Weight. All quantity determinations shall be made by means of an approved and sealed weighing or measuring device. All sales shall be stated in pounds.

1. New section filed 5-7-93; operative 6-7-93 (Register 93, No. 19).
2. Amendment deleting asterisks filed 11-1-94; operative 12-1-94 (Register 94, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027 and 12107, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 12107, Business and Professions Code.

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