S.D. Admin. R. 20:01:03:03

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:01:03:03 - Scale pit requirements

The foundation and supports of a scale installed in a fixed position shall consist of reinforced concrete with steel angle iron copings around the inside top edge of pit walls.

Weight-indicating elements, such as weighbeams and dials, must be mounted on concrete.

A slab floor must be installed. The floor must be at least 12 inches thick with a minimum of grade 40 reinforcing rod running into all piers and side walls, installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Side walls must be 12 inches thick and end walls must be 16 inches thick, must be mounted on a slab floor, and must have a minimum of grade 40 reinforcing rods installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. However, livestock scale end walls may be 12 inches thick. Piers must be level and to the correct elevation.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:01:03:03

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 16 SDR 84, effective 11/9/1989; 24 SDR 98, effective 1/29/1998.

General Authority: SDCL 37-22-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 37-22-1, 37-22-3.