Weights and Measures Information – Vermont
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Vermont, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM), Weights and Measures Program.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (802) 828-2433
Email: agr.licensing@vermont.gov
Website: Vermont Weights and Measures
Registration
Vermont follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Vermont requires commercial scales to be licensed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) before they are used commercially.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A Vermont Weights and Measures inspector or a registered service person is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
A commercial scale must be tested and approved by a Vermont Weights and Measures inspector or a registered service person before it can be used commercially. Registered service persons may install, repair, recalibrate and place commercial scales into service.
A Placed in Service Report (PISR) must be submitted to the Vermont Weights and Measures Program within 48 hours.
The scale owner or operator receives a copy of the Placed in Service Report, and the registered service person retains a copy.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) 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/Province | Country | Phone Number | Coverage | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Scales | St. Johnsbury | VT | US | (800) 232-0252 | VT | SERVICE |
| Farnham’s Scale Systems | Williamstown | VT | US | (800) 696-8667 | VT, MA, ME, NH, NY | SERVICE |
| Willey Scales | St. Johnsbury | VT | US | (802) 535-9881 | VT, NH | SERVICE |
| Worcester Scale Company | Worcester | MA | US | (508) 853-2886 | VT, CT, MA, ME, NH, RI | 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
mG-S Certificate of Conformance
mG-T Certificate of Conformance
Vermont Weights and Measures Program
Vermont Weights and Measures Licensing
Vermont Dealer/Service Providers
Placed in Service Report for Scales
Vermont Statutes – Title 9, Chapter 73: Weights and Measures
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