Weights and Measures Information – Indiana
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Indiana, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Division of Weights and Measures.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (317) 356-7078
Email: wmstaff@health.in.gov
Website: Indiana Division of Weights and Measures
Registration
Indiana follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial scales used in Indiana must be inspected and approved by IDOH or the appropriate local weights and measures authority before being used commercially.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A qualified scale service company or technician is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
A Placed in Service Report (PISR) must be completed for newly installed commercial scales and scales returned to service following repairs.
Once placed into service, the scale is subject to official inspection and approval by IDOH or the appropriate local weights and measures authority.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection and testing by IDOH or the appropriate local weights and measures authority 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 | Country | Phone | Coverage | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All American Scales Inc | Greenfield | IN | USA | (317) 462-9392 | IN, IL, KY, MI | SERVICE |
| Antibus Scales & Systems | Fort Wayne | IN | USA | (260) 432-3591 | IN, MI | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Bill Mills Scale Company | Evansville | IN | USA | (812) 477-5255 | IN, KY | SERVICE |
| Brechbuhler Scales | Columbus | IN | USA | (812) 372-8374 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Brechbuhler Scales | Fort Wayne | IN | USA | (260) 496-8469 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Brechbuhler Scales | Indianapolis | IN | USA | (317) 548-7821 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Brechbuhler Scales | South Bend | IN | USA | (260) 409-4688 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Dynamic Scales Inc | Terre Haute | IN | USA | (812) 234-3111 | IN | SERVICE |
| Farwick Scale Corporation | Anderson | IN | USA | (765) 644-8350 | IN | SERVICE |
| Glosson Food Equipment | Fort Wayne | IN | USA | (260) 478-1658 | IN, MI | SERVICE |
| Hoosier Scale Company, LLC | Camby | IN | USA | (317) 830-8040 | IN | SERVICE |
| Indianapolis Scale Company | Camby | IN | USA | (317) 856-6606 | IN, IL, KY, OH | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Indianapolis Scale Company | Lafayette | IN | USA | (317) 856-6606 | IN, IL, KY, OH | SERVICE |
| Jarvis Food Equipment | Evansville | IN | USA | (812) 424-9248 | IN, KY | SERVICE |
| Koenig Scale Co Inc | Terre Haute | IN | USA | (812) 877-6121 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Michelli Weighing & Measurement | Evansville | IN | USA | (812) 471-9037 | IN | SERVICE |
| Norris Scale Co, Inc | Fort Branch | IN | USA | (800) 727-3046 | IN, KY, MO, TN | SERVICE |
| Norris Scale Co, Inc | Lafayette | IN | USA | (800) 727-3046 | IN, KY, MO, TN | SERVICE |
| Norris Scale Co, Inc | Rushville | IN | USA | (800) 727-3046 | IN, KY, MO, TN | SERVICE |
| Norris Scale Co, Inc | Sullivan | IN | USA | (812) 268-6710 | IN, KY, MO, TN | SERVICE |
| Shore Measuring Systems | Attica | IN | USA | (765) 769-3000 | IN, IL | SERVICE |
| Steinhoffer Scale Co Inc | Fort Wayne | IN | USA | (260) 483-1965 | IN, MI, OH | SERVICE |
| Steinhoffer Scale Co Inc | Mishawaka | IN | USA | (574) 259-5425 | IN, MI, OH | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| System Scale | Evansville | IN | USA | (800) 474-9838 | IN, IL, KY | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| System Scale | Indianapolis | IN | USA | (317) 876-9335 | IN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Technical Weighing Services Inc | Griffith | IN | USA | (219) 924-3366 | IN, AL | SERVICE |
| Valley Scale Co LLC | Clarksville | IN | USA | (812) 282-5269 | IN, KY | 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 (2014 Edition)
mG-S Certificate of Conformance
mG-T Certificate of Conformance
Indiana Division of Weights and Measures
Indiana Placed in Service Report for Scale Device
Indiana Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations
Indiana Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices Regulations (410 IAC 12-1)
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