Weights and Measures Information – West Virginia
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of West Virginia, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the West Virginia Division of Labor (WVDOL) Weights and Measures Section.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (304) 722-0602
Email: weights@wv.gov
Website: West Virginia Weights and Measures
Registration
West Virginia follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Commercial scales used in West Virginia must be registered annually with WVDOL before being used commercially.
Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.
Calibration
A registered service person or registered service agency is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
The service person or agency must submit a Placed in Service Report (PISR) to WVDOL within 24 hours of placing a new or repaired scale into commercial service.
Once placed into service, the scale is subject to official inspection by WVDOL.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection and testing by WVDOL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. | Nitro | WV | US | (304) 755-0686 | WV, IL, IN, MI, OH, PA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. | Parkersburg | WV | US | (304) 428-1792 | WV, IL, IN, MI, OH, PA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Budd’s Scale Service & Sales | Uniontown | PA | US | (724) 438-4811 | WV, MD, OH, PA | SERVICE |
| Hobart Sales & Service | Parkersburg | WV | US | (304) 428-0731 | WV | SERVICE |
| Kanawha Scales & Systems | Jane Lew | WV | US | (304) 464-5300 | WV, AL, AR, GA, KY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Kanawha Scales & Systems | Parkersburg | WV | US | (304) 464-5300 | WV, AL, AR, GA, KY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Kanawha Scales & Systems | Poca | WV | US | (304) 755-8321 | WV, AL, AR, GA, KY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Kanawha Scales & Systems | Valley Grove | WV | US | (304) 547-0840 | WV, AL, AR, GA, KY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA | 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
West Virginia Weights & Measures
West Virginia Placed in Service Report (PISR)
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