Weights and Measures Information – Iowa
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Iowa, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) Weights and Measures Bureau.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (515) 725-1492
Email: WeightsandMeasures@iowaagriculture.gov
Website: Iowa Weights and Measures Bureau
Registration
Iowa follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial scales used in Iowa must be licensed through IDALS and inspected and approved by the appropriate 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
An Iowa-registered service company is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
The registered service company must complete and submit a Placed in Service Report (PISR) to IDALS, along with a copy of the scale’s test report.
Once placed into service, the scale is subject to official inspection and approval by IDALS.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection and testing by IDALS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate Superior Scale | Cedar Rapids | IA | USA | (800) 745-9539 | IA, IL, KS, MO, NE | SERVICE |
| C & A Scale Service | Underwood | IA | USA | (712) 545-3461 | IA, NE | SERVICE |
| Cross Precision Measurement | Des Moines | IA | USA | (515) 280-7288 | IA | SERVICE |
| Derlein Scale | Marion | IA | USA | (319) 454-6192 | IA, IL | SERVICE |
| Hawkeye State Scale | Swisher | IA | USA | (319) 364-4173 | IA, IL, MN, MO | SERVICE |
| RMH Systems | Waukee | IA | USA | (800) 851-4995 | IA, KS, MN, MO, NE | SERVICE |
| Siouxland Scale Service | Sioux City | IA | USA | (712) 255-3282 | IA, NE | SERVICE |
| UniFide CST (formerly Rogan Scale) | Bettendorf | IA | USA | (563) 355-2647 | IA | SERVICE |
| Vande Berg Scales | Sioux Center | IA | USA | (712) 722-1181 | IA | 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 (2020 Edition)
mG-S Certificate of Conformance
mG-T Certificate of Conformance
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) – Weights and Measures
Iowa Placed in Service Report – Scales
Iowa Scale Application for Weighing and Measuring Device License
Iowa Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations (Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 85)
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