Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 4.14 - Inspection and testing by the Department(a)Random inspection and testing. In accordance with section 4110 of the act (relating to specific powers and duties of the department; regulations), the Department will conduct random inspection and testing of a sample of devices that have been inspected and tested by a CEWM to determine whether the CEWM conducted the inspection and testing in accordance with the act and this chapter. This random inspection and testing will include a representative sample of each of the types of weighing and measuring devices in § 4.4 (relating to categories and types of weighing or measuring devices which a CEWM may inspect).(b)Inspections generally. In addition to the random inspection and testing described in subsection (a), the Department may conduct inspection and testing of any device that has been inspected and tested by a CEWM.(c)Time lapse affecting results. In evaluating the inspection and testing performed by the CEWM, the Department will take into account any lapse of time between an inspection performed by the Department and the inspection performed by the CEWM.(d)Reporting of results. Within 30 days following a random inspection, the Department will mail the CEWM written notice of the inspection and the results of that inspection.(e)Use of results. The Department may use the results of its inspection and testing to suspend or revoke the certificate of a CEWM in accordance with § 4.15 (relating to suspension or revocation of certification), or as the basis for a warning or instruction directed to the CEWM. This section cited in 70 Pa. Code § 4.15 (relating to suspension or revocation of certification).