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Registration Program
Terms and Conditions - Section 3.4 to 3.6 [revised 2005-04-01]
Table of Contents
April 1st, 2005
3.4 Use of physical standards
Technicians shall:
- use appropriate standards when calibrating devices used in trade, keeping in mind the type and capacity of the device and the product being measured;
- use standards as per procedures set out by Measurement Canada;
- maintain and preserve standards in good condition to prevent their deterioration; and
- be able to provide a current valid certificate issued by Measurement Canada for each standard used for inspection, upon request by Measurement Canada.
3.5 Inspection and certification*
Only recognized technicians actively employed by registered organizations are authorized to inspect and certify devices on behalf of Measurement Canada. They shall calibrate, inspect, seal and mark in accordance with Measurement Canada requirements.
In order to be certified for use in trade, each weighing and measuring device shall be inspected individually; sampling is not permitted. The entire evaluation and inspection procedure shall be performed prior to the issuance of a certificate showing the device meets the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act and Regulations.
Immediately at the end of the inspections, recognized technicians shall issue to the owner or person in possession of the device, an inspection certificate indicating whether or not the said device meets the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act, Regulations and Specifications; seal and mark the device if it meets all legislative requirements; or affix a rejection tag to the device if it does not comply with all legislative requirements. Seals and stickers shall be used solely on devices certified on behalf of Measurement Canada.
3.6 Reports and certificates*
For each inspection, the technician shall complete test reports and certificates that comply with program requirements. The device calibration report and the inspection certificate must show the as-found result of the device inspected before adjustment.
Technicians shall also adhere to all reporting requirements.
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