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

39. (1) A petrol pump shall—
(a) be of a pattern approved by the superintendent assizer;
(b) be constructed to deliver liquid fuel at one outlet only;
(c) be provided with a clear and legible volume indicator;
(d) not have a counting or totalising device which may be confused with volume indicator;
(e) not leak at any point;
(f) not, unless with the written permission from a superintendent assizer, be fitted with a delivery hose exceeding 5 meters
(g) when measuring the length of the delivery hose the length of the nozzle shall be included;
(ii) the length of any swing or radial arm shall be excluded; and
(iii) if it is retractable, the hose shall be measured from the point where it emerges from the housing and when fully extended;
(h) if it is of fixed type—
(i) securely mounted on a solidly constructed level base;
(ii) be so cited as to permit the purchaser to have a clear and unobstructed view of the volume indicator or measuring chamber provided;
(iii) be so cited that the adjusting mechanism and the plug for the stamp of assize are readily accessible.
(iv) if it is used to measure oil, have a delivery hose which is permanently filled to the nozzle.
(3) A petrol pump provided with a meter shall—
(a)not be capable of operation until the volume indicator and any price indicator are re-set to zero;
(b) if it is used to measure liquid fuel, may be—
(i) provided with a sight glass which clearly shows whether the delivery hose is completely filled before, during and after delivery; and
(ii) conspicuously marked " THIS GLASS MUST BE FULL BEFORE AND AFTER DELIVERY ";
(c) not to be fitted with a swing arm—
(i) which has a radius of swing not exceeding 2 meters; and
(ii) is provided with a sight glass of an approved pattern at the highest point of the swing arm or extension pipe immediately before the connection to the flexible hose;
(d) have a clear indication on the housing or dial of the position of the lead seals and the plug for the stamp of assize;
(e) be provided with an air separator or cut off valve which ensures non-registration when the supply of liquid fuel or oil fails; and
(f) be provided with a delivery hose which is permanently filled to the nozzle.
(4) A petrol pump provided with one or more measuring chambers shall—
(a) have any measuring chamber clearly visible and made of clear glass;
(b) have a delivery hose so positioned a to allow complete discharge of the liquid measured from the delivery outlet of the pump;
(c) if it has more than one measuring chamber, be provided with a valve to prevent the liquid flowing from one chamber into another; and
(d) have each measuring chamber denominated.
(5) In a petrol pump provided with a price indicator, the indicator shall incorporate a device which clearly indicates the price per litre and regulates the registration on such indicator.
(6) A petrol pump shall be tested—
(a) if it is provided with one or more measuring chambers, after passing at least 5 litres of liquid through the delivery hose to prevent undue absorption during the test;
(b) by passing the liquid into the standard measures in as many deliveries and of such quantities as the assizer considers necessary;
(c) if it is provided with a meter, by a slow test which does not exceed a time limit of thirty seconds per 5 litres on any quantity delivered;
(d) to ensure that—
(i) back drainage does not exceed 25ml per hour;
(ii) it is correct, whether the pump is operated rapidly or slowly;
(iii) the indications on the volume indicator are in agreement with those on the price indicator and with the price per litre indicated by the device referred to in sub-regulation (5), and a sufficient number of computations are checked to establish their accuracy;
(iv) if it is fitted with a nozzle control valve, no liquid fuel or oil is delivered when such valve is open and the pump is at rest;
(v) if it is fitted with two volume indicators, after delivery, it shows the same indications of volume on both such indicators; and
(vi) if it is fitted with two price indicators, after delivery it shows the same indication of value in money on both such indications.
(7) The limit of error allowed on a petrol pump shall be 0.1 percent of the quantity purported to be delivered in excess or 0.05% deficiency: Provided that in a petrol pump used to measure lubricating oil, where a quantity
of one litre or less is indicated, the limit of error allowed is 0.3 percent of the quantity purported to be delivered in excess or 0.15% deficiency.
(8) The stamp of assizer shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the pump. A seal of assize shall be affixed where necessary to prevent access to working parts or adjusting devices without the seal being broken.
(9) In this regulation—" price indicator " means an indicator showing the value in money for the liquid fuel or oil delivered; and " volume indicator " means an indicator showing the volume of liquid fuel or oil delivery 

Reference of the measure

Part VI section 39 (6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Petrol Pump 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries