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Measurement Canada’s Senior Management Committee’s Decisions - Water Trade Sector Review Recommendations
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Initial Inspections Recommendation #5 Measurement Canada is to require that all customer billing or custody transfer water meters, used by water utilities, pass a mandatory initial inspection before being used in trade. Where applicable, Measurement Canada should recognize the use of a statistically valid sample testing plan when the mandatory initial inspection of water meters is performed. The initial inspection requirement should apply at all levels of trade. Recommendation #6 The initial inspections of water meters may be performed by recognized and authorized organizations provided they meet established requirements. Initial inspections could be done at any recognized location (ex. factory, utility, service company or in-situ) as long as the devices comply to all established requirements before being used in trade. Recommendation #7 The requirement for initial inspection should only apply to water meters that are put into service after a certain date (to be determined). Water meters already in-service will be exempt from the initial inspection requirement. Recommendation #8 Municipalities or water utilities should be responsible for the inspection of the installation of water meters. Measurement Canada should work with the water industry to establish standard requirements for the installation of water meters at all levels of trade. The industry is to follow manufacturer specifications, local plumbing codes and any other requirements needed to ensure the meter is measuring accurately. Recommendation #9 Measurement Canada is to form a joint working group to establish the details of the initial inspection requirements. The group is to include representation from all applicable stakeholders. A joint working group approach should also be used to establish the installation requirements. The joint working group is to perform a cost/benefit analysis before initial meter inspection is made mandatory. Measurement Canada Decision:
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Re-verification Inspections Recommendation #10 Measurement Canada is to require that all customer billing or custody transfer water meters, used by water utilities, be subjected to a mandatory re-verification inspection. Where applicable, Measurement Canada should allow the use of a statistically valid sample testing plan when the mandatory re-verification inspection of water meters is performed. The mandatory re-verification inspection should apply to all levels of trade except where a regional municipal authority is supplying water to its member municipalities. For this level of trade it is recommended that water meters be exempt from mandatory re-verification requirements but a “best practices” or “protocol” process should be established by the Regional Municipality to ensure the water meters are performing to the required standard. Recommendation #11 Re-verification inspections may be performed by recognized or authorized organizations provided they meet the established requirements . Re-verification inspections could be conducted at any recognized location (ex. water utility meter shops, meter manufacturer test facilities, or 3rd party meter service organizations). Where it applies, re-verification inspections could also be conducted in-situ. Measurement Canada should consider sustainable alternatives to the existing accreditation and registration programs for meter re-verification in the water trade sector. Recommendation #12 Measurement Canada is to form a joint working group to establish the details of the re-verification inspection requirements. The joint working group will include representation from all applicable stakeholders. The joint working group is to perform a cost-benefit analysis before re-verification is made mandatory. The details of the re-verification inspection requirements will include re-verification periods, sampling plans, and the option of replacing the meter in lieu of a re-verification inspection. The requirements for re-verification inspections should be implemented over a period of years (phase-in) and take into account:
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Legislation Recommendation #13 Measurement Canada should establish and implement regulations and/or specifications for meters used by water utilities for customer billing or custody transfer . This will apply for all water meters at all levels of trade. Recommendation #14 Measurement Canada is to form a joint working group to establish the details of the requirements for water meters. The joint working group will include representation from all applicable stakeholders. Areas to be discussed will include type approvals, initial inspection requirements, re-verification requirements, installation requirements and performance requirements. The joint working group is to look at existing legislation or standards when developing these requirements. Measurement Canada Decision:
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Physical Standards Recommendation #15 Measurement Canada is to establish and implement regulations for all trade measurement standards and test equipment used for the initial inspection and re-verification of water meters in Canada. Recommendation #16 Measurement Canada is to certify physical standards and test equipment. Other organizations should also be allowed to certify standards provided they meet the established requirements and are authorized by Measurement Canada. Recommendation #17 Measurement Canada is to continue to pursue the recognition of other international standards laboratories. Recommendation #18 Physical standards and test equipment used to test or certify water measuring devices will be subject to mandatory calibration intervals. Recommendation #19 Measurement Canada is to form a joint working group to establish the rules and requirements for all trade measurement standards and test equipment used for the initial inspection and re-verification of water meters in Canada. The joint working group will include representation from all applicable stakeholders. Measurement Canada Decision:
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Created: 2005-08-04 Updated: 2005-12-02 ![]() |
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