Weights and Measures Information – Connecticut
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Connecticut, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Weights and Measures Program.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (860) 713-6160
Email: dcp.foodandstandards@ct.gov
Website: Connecticut Weights and Measures Program
Registration
Connecticut follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial weighing and measuring devices used in Connecticut must be registered annually with the Connecticut DCP.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A Connecticut-registered weighing and measuring device repairer is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
The repairer must notify the Connecticut DCP in writing within 48 hours after installing, repairing or adjusting the scale and certify that the device conforms to applicable state requirements.
The scale is then subject to inspection by the Connecticut DCP Weights and Measures Program to verify accuracy and compliance.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection by the Connecticut DCP Weights and Measures Program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Able Scale & Equipment Corporation | Manchester | CT | US | (860) 646-6929 | CT | SERVICE |
| Action Scale & Calibration LLC | Middlebury | CT | US | (800) 403-5919 | CT, MA, NY | SERVICE |
| American Scale Company Inc. | Ashford | CT | US | (860) 429-8268 | CT, MA, NY, RI | SERVICE |
| Custom Calibration, Inc. | North Haven | CT | US | (203) 484-3707 | CT, MA, NH, RI | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Fairbanks Scales | Hartford | CT | US | (800) 451-2324 | CT | SERVICE |
| Hobart Service | Bloomfield | CT | US | (860) 653-5055 | CT | SERVICE |
| Progressive Scale | Bethel | CT | US | (203) 792-2854 | CT | SERVICE |
| Stable Scales LLC | Vernon | CT | US | (860) 222-0788 | CT | 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
NIST Handbook 44 (Current Edition)
mG-S Certificate of Conformance
mG-T Certificate of Conformance
Connecticut Weights and Measures Program
Connecticut Weights and Measures Licensing
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