Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
20 February 1998 
Publication where the measure is specified
Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zambia 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
26. (1) In a crane machine, the range of balance shall not exceed two per cent of the capacity of the machine.
(2) A crane machine shall be tested at the minimum and maximum points and at points where the maximum permissible error changes and also at all numbered scale intervals the assizer considers necessary.
(3) Subject to regulation 15, the limit of error allowed and sensitiveness required in a crane machine of a capacity specified shall be as shown in Table 5 of the First Schedule.
(4) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous part of the steel yard or, where the machine has no steelyard on the housing.
(5) An assizer shall refuse to assize a crane machine not constructed on the lever principle unless it is of a design or pattern in respect of which a certificate has been issued under section fifteen of the Act. 
Reference of the measure
Part IV section 26 (2) (3) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
8426.1 - Overhead travelling cranes, transporter cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes, mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers : No    
8426.20.00 - Tower cranes No    
8426.30.00 - Portal or pedestal jib cranes No    
Description
Crane Machine 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998  
Description
All countries