Weights and Measures Information – North Dakota

Introduction

This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of North Dakota, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.

For the most current requirements, contact the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) Weights and Measures Division.

Weights and Measures Information

Phone: (701) 328-2400

Email: ndpsc@nd.gov

Website: North Dakota Weights & Measures

Registration

North Dakota follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.

Commercial scales used in North Dakota must be registered with the North Dakota Public Service Commission before being used commercially. The PSC maintains a registry of commercial weighing and measuring devices operating in the state.

Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.

Calibration

A North Dakota-registered service person is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.

The registered service person must submit a Standardized Test Report for commercial weighing devices they certify, recertify, service, inspect or test. The report must be submitted to the North Dakota Public Service Commission within seven working days, with a copy provided to the device owner or operator.

The scale must meet North Dakota requirements before it can be certified and used commercially.

Maintenance

Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.

Commercial scales are subject to inspection and testing by the North Dakota Public Service Commission or a registered service person to verify accuracy and compliance.

Scales that fail inspection may be removed from service until corrected and may be subject to enforcement action.

Servicers

Related Materials

NIST Handbook 44 (2020 Edition)

NTEP Certification Search

mG-S Certificate of Conformance

mG-T Certificate of Conformance

North Dakota Public Service Commission – Weights & Measures

North Dakota Standardized Test Report – Small Scales

North Dakota Registered Service Companies – Small Capacity Scales

North Dakota Registered Service Persons – Small Capacity Scales