Weights and Measures Information – Louisiana
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Louisiana, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Weights and Measures Division.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (225) 925-3780
Email: weightsinfo@ldaf.state.la.us
Website: Louisiana Weights and Measures
Registration
Louisiana follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial scales used in Louisiana must be registered annually with the Louisiana LDAF before being used commercially.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A Louisiana-licensed scale technician is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
A service agency must complete a Placed in Service Report (PISR) within 10 days after installing a new or used commercial device, restoring a condemned or rejected commercial device to service or performing major repairs to a commercial device.
The scale is subject to inspection and approval by the Louisiana LDAF Weights and Measures Division before and during commercial use.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection by the Louisiana LDAF Weights and Measures Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Scale & Equipment | Lafayette | LA | US | (337) 886-8060 | LA | SERVICE |
| Allpro Scales and Equipment LLC | Hammond | LA | US | (985) 415-0893 | LA | SERVICE |
| Cal-Tec, Inc. | Broussard | LA | US | (337) 839-0450 | LA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Cochran Scales, Inc. | Lafayette | LA | US | (337) 234-4043 | LA | SERVICE |
| Fairbanks Scales | Harahan | LA | US | (800) 451-6294 | LA | SERVICE |
| Metering & Weighing Specialists | Baton Rouge | LA | US | (225) 753-0908 | LA, MS, TX | SERVICE |
| Michelli Weighing & Measurement | Harahan | LA | US | (504) 733-9822 | LA, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Pro Scales and Construction Services | Baton Rouge | LA | US | (225) 442-1828 | LA | SERVICE |
| System Scale Corporation | Walker | LA | US | (225) 261-3177 | LA, AL, AR, GA, MS, TN | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| 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
Louisiana Weights and Measures
Louisiana Device Registration and Inspections
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