Weights and Measures information Wisconsin
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Weights and Measures information
Please contact Weights & Measures
Phone: (608) 224-5012
Link: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/WeightsAndMeasures.aspx
Registration
The state follows all the rules and regulations in NIST Handbook 44 (2018 Edition)
Registration must be completed with the Department of Weights & Measures
Contact the office for more information
Calibration
A state certified Service Company is needed to properly install and calibrate the NTEP scale.
A complete list of certified Service Companies can be found HERE.
Calibration should be done before an inspector from Weights & Measures comes to seal the scale.
Maintenance
It is recommended to have the scale recalibrated once a year to ensure accuracy
At random an officer from Weights & Measures will visit to inspect the scale
If the scale fails inspection the business is subject to fine.
Related Materials
NIST Handbook 44 (2018 Edition)