Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 90-139 - Trade and Consumer Protection
Chapter ATCP 92 - Weights And Measures
Subchapter III - Weights and Measures Service Companies
Section ATCP 92.22 - Weights and measures service companies; test procedures and equipment

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 92.22

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) GENERAL. Whenever a weights and measures service company installs, services, tests or calibrates a weighing or measuring device, the service company shall do all the following:

(a) Comply with this chapter and ch. 98, Stats.

(b) Comply with applicable requirements contained in the NIST Handbook 44.

Note: The NIST Handbook 44 ( Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices) 2016 edition, is on file with the department and the legislative reference bureau. You may purchase copies of this handbook from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Document Sales, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.

(c) Use equipment and standards that comply with sub. (2).

(d) Affix a security seal to any adjustment mechanism that is designed to be sealed. The security seal shall identify the weights and measures service company and individual technician by name, initials, or other unique identifiers.

(e) Prepare a report according to s. ATCP 92.23.

(2) TEST EQUIPMENT AND STANDARDS. The department, or a laboratory certified by the NIST, shall inspect, test, and approve testing equipment and standards used by weights and measures service companies. The department or certified laboratory shall inspect, test, and approve the equipment at least once every 2 years unless the department specifies a different time interval for specific equipment or standards.

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