Sec. 220.5. Frequency of inspection and testing of devices  


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  • The following schedule sets forth the frequency that municipal directors of weights and measures must inspect the following devices and measures.
    (a) Weighing devices.
    All commercially used weights and weighing devices and accessories shall be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once a year.
    (b) Petroleum dispensing devices.
    All commercial petroleum dispensing devices and accessories shall be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once a year.
    (c) Volumetric measures.
    All commercially used volumetric measures shall be inspected and checked for accuracy at least annually and shall be recalibrated at least once in every five years except for bulk milk holding tanks which shall be calibrated upon installation and shall be recalibrated upon request by either the producer or receiver or whenever the weights and measures official deems it necessary.
    (d) Linear measures and linear measuring devices.
    All commercially used linear measures and linear measuring devices shall be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once annually.
    (e) Timing devices.
    All devices where time is a basis for charge shall be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once a year.