Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-20 - FUEL OIL INSPECTION UNIT
Subject 40-20-1 - SUBSTANTIVE REGULATIONS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Rule 40-20-1-.11 - Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Liquid Measuring Devices
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The tolerances for devices used for retail sales of petroleum products regulated shall be as follows:
(a) The maintenance tolerance shall be one cubic inch plus one cubic inch per indicated gallon.
(b) The acceptance tolerance shall be 1/2 of the maintenance tolerances.
(c) Applicable testing and technical requirements shall be in accordance with the latest Edition of the National Bureau of Standards Handbook 44, except when in conflict with existing or modified rules and regulations or when rejected by the same.
(d) Retail devices for motor fuels shall be condemned for repair when the device exceeds a tolerance of plus or minus 14.5 cubic inches (8 fluid ounces). Owners or owner's agent of devices and/or petroleum products dispensed having a tolerance exceeding plus 14.5 cubic inches may request a waiver of condemnation of such device from the Commissioner of Agriculture, or from a duly appointed agent.
(e) It is recommended that each retail dispensing device from which diesel fuel is sold shall be equipped with a nozzle spout having a terminal end with an outside diameter of not less than 23.63 mm (0.930 in).
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-1-155, 10-1-159, 10-1-160, 10-2-4, 10-2-5.
