Weights and Measures Information – Colorado
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Colorado, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Measurement Standards Program.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (303) 869-9103
Email: cda_info@state.co.us
Website: Colorado Measurement Standards Program
Registration
Colorado follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial weighing and measuring devices used in Colorado must be licensed through the Colorado CDA.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A Colorado-certified Commercial Weighing and Measuring Device Service Provider is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
The service provider may place the scale into service and must submit a Placing-in-Service Report (PISR) to the Colorado CDA within 10 calendar days.
The scale may be used commercially after being properly placed into service while awaiting inspection by the Colorado CDA Measurement Standards Program.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection by the Colorado CDA Measurement Standards Program to verify accuracy and compliance.
Scales that fail inspection may be removed from service until corrected and may be subject to enforcement action.
Servicers
| Company Name | City | State/Province | Country | Phone Number | Coverage | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldinger Colorado | Aurora | CO | US | (303) 669-4609 | CO | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Coast To Coast Calibrations | Denver | CO | US | (720) 787-9917 | CO | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Colorado Retail Solution | Grand Junction | CO | US | (970) 242-0514 | CO | SERVICE |
| Colorado Retail Systems | Pueblo | CO | US | (719) 542-5636 | CO | SERVICE |
| Colorado Scale Center | Wheat Ridge | CO | US | (303) 431-2555 | CO | SERVICE |
| Everweigh Scale Industries LLC | Pueblo | CO | US | (719) 547-7075 | CO | SERVICE |
| Fairbanks Scales (Denver) | Denver | CO | US | (720) 245-0992 | CO | SERVICE |
| Hobart Service (Denver) | Denver | CO | US | (303) 294-0784 | CO | SERVICE |
| Michelli Weighing & Measurement | Brighton | CO | US | (303) 232-5656 | CO, NM, WY | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Mortec Industries Inc. | Brush | CO | US | (970) 380-5063 | CO, KS, NE, WY | SERVICE |
| Most Wanted Scales & Service LLC | Golden | CO | US | (720) 799-3230 | CO | SERVICE |
| Mountain Scales Inc. | Denver | CO | US | (303) 371-3966 | CO | SERVICE |
| Q A Balance Services | Aurora | CO | US | (303) 693-6419 | CO | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Scale Sales & Service LLC | Greeley | CO | US | (877) 747-1100 | CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WY | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Southwestern Scale Co. | Loveland | CO | US | (720) 814-1915 | CO | SERVICE |
| Western Slope Scale Service Inc. | Grand Junction | CO | US | (970) 243-1548 | CO, AZ, NM, UT | SERVICE |
| Disclaimer: This list was compiled from publicly available sources and may not be current. Verify contact details with the company and license status with the state before engaging their services. | ||||||
Related Materials
mG-S Certificate of Conformance #17-152A13
mG-T Certificate of Conformance #21-066A1
Colorado Measurement Standards Program
Colorado Measurement Standards Regulations – 8 CCR 1202-2
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