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4 - Metrological Regulatory Agencies While the metrology authority may provide certifications for new product designs, ongoing enforcement of measurement standards is left to a local metrological regulatory agency, often known as a department of Weights and Measures. These departments conduct annual tests of petrol/gasoline pumps, deli counter scales, truck scales and more. You will need to contact your local W&M department, as representatives will often need to perform inspections, tests, calibration and certification before your new scale can be used. It can be best to contact them early in the process to ensure you are familiar with their requirements. Inform them that you will be installing a truck scale and ask for all regulations pertaining to the installation and operation of truck scales in your state or province. You will likely be in contact with them periodically throughout the life of the scale, as they may need to perform regular inspections and tests to recertify the scale. Depending on your location and business, you may also have to meet the requirements of other regulatory bodies. For example, this may include state and local building code authorities, the Federal Grain Inspection Service, state and federal departments of agriculture, federal customs agencies and departments of transpor- tation. Compile your own list and make sure the appropriate regulations are addressed. Your scale supplier should be able to help you understand which agencies should be involved.
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