Weights and Measures Information – Washington D.C.

Introduction

This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in Washington D.C., including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.

For the most current requirements, contact the D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection Office of Weights and Measures (DLCP).

Weights and Measures information

Phone: (202) 698-2130

Email: weightsandmeasures@dc.gov

Website: D.C. Office of Weights and Measures

Registration

The District of Columbia follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable laws and regulations.

Commercial scales must be registered with the D.C. Office of Weights and Measures before being used commercially.

Register new devices or renew existing registrations through the Business One Stop Solution (BOSS).

Failure to properly register a commercial scale may result in penalties.

Calibration

A qualified scale service company is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.

The D.C. Office of Weights and Measures inspects the scale for accuracy and applies an approval seal.

Maintenance

Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.

The D.C. Office of Weights and Measures conducts periodic inspections of commercial weighing and measuring devices.

Scales that fail to meet applicable requirements may be subject to enforcement action and penalties.

Servicers

Related Materials

NIST Handbook 44

NTEP Certification Search

mG-S Certificate of Conformance

mG-T Certificate of Conformance

DLCP Office of Weights and Measures

Business One Stop Solution (BOSS)