N.D. Admin. Code 69-10-01-03

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024

Section 69-10-01-03 - Certifying and sealing

1. A weighing or measuring device used in commerce must be certified and sealed. A security seal must be installed where applicable, to prevent or indicate unauthorized adjustments to the calibration of the device. If a security seal is unable to be installed, the device must be equipped with an audit trail. The audit trail number must be recorded on the test report.

2. A security seal must:

a. Be registered with the commission;

b. If utilizing crimpable or lead wire type, contain the year in which the security seal was applied on one side and the initials of the registered service company certifying the device on the other side;

c. If utilizing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sticker, contain the name of the registered service company certifying the device, the word "sealed", and a place to write the year of installation; and

d. If utilizing a plastic and wire pressure-sensitive seal, contain the company's name or initials and a unique numeric serial number.

3. A certification seal must:

a. Contain the following information:

(1) Name and telephone number of the commission or registered service company certifying the device;

(2) Prominently display the words "tested and approved"; and

(3) Utilize preprinted month and year indicators that are to be punched out upon device certification;

b. Be made of sufficient quality material, other than paper, to remain readable and unaffected by the elements; and

c. Be installed externally and located so that it is clearly visible to the public using the device.

4. A registered service company may not use green, red, yellow, or orange certification seals. These colors are reserved for commission use.

5. It is unlawful to remove, or allow to be removed, an official tag, certification seal, or security seal without commission approval.

N.D. Admin Code 69-10-01-03

Amended effective April 1, 1992; August 1, 1993; September 1, 1994; July 1, 1997; July 1, 1998; January 1, 2002; July 1, 2008.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-379, January 2021, effective 1/1/2021.

General Authority: NDCC 64-02-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 64-02-02, 64-02-13