Non-Tariff Barriers

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

37. (1) In a bulk-flow-meter—
(a) an air separator shall be provided which prevents air passing through the meter;
(b)when a pre-set mechanism is incorporated, it shall automatically stop delivery and registration and flow when the pre-set volume has been delivered;
(c) there shall be no leakage;
(d) the figures on any indicator shall be indelible, clear and legible;
(e) the makers name shall be stamped on the instrument;
(f) the maximum and minimum rates of flow in litres, dekalitres or cubic metres per minute shall be shown;
(g) an indication engraved on a metal plate of the liquid fuel the meter shall be adjusted to deliver specifying—
(i) the name in full of the liquid fuel;
(ii) one of the following code letters;
" A " Petrol;
" B " Paraffin;
" C " Turbine fuel;
or
" D " Diesel or other fuel oil; or
(iii) any approved colour coding.
(2) A bulk-flow-meter shall be tested—
(a) after every dry hose has been flushed and the instrument reset to zero;
(b) using standard test measure or calibrated master meter or proving loop, or any of which having limits of error not more or less than 0.1% and comparing the indication of the meter under test with the indication of an approved master meter or approving loop or test measure;
(c) with varying loads of liquid or with varying bore by manipulation of the delivery valve so far as is practicable, and an assizer may require these tests to be carried out using different liquids; Provided that the meter shall be correct within the allowances prescribed by these regulations.
(3) The limit of error allowed on a bulk-flow-meter shall be 0.1 % of the quantity tested in excess or 0.05% deficiency.
(4) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the meter and a seal of assize shall be affixed to prevent access to die working parts or adjusting device without the seal being broken 

Reference of the measure

Part VI section 37 (2),(3) &(4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Bulk flow meter 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries