The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016

Modifications to the application of the Gas Act 1986 E+W+S

4.—(1) Section 17 of the Gas Act 1986 M1 (meter testing and stamping) has effect in its application to a meter which is a regulated measuring instrument under regulation 3(2)(b) subject to paragraphs (2) to (4) below.

(2) If the meter is put into use within the meaning of and in accordance with these Regulations (or, prior to commencement date, the Measuring Instruments (Gas Meters) Regulations 2006 M2 ), it is to be deemed for the purposes of section 17(1) and (11) to have been stamped.

(3) Subsections (2)(b) and (3) to (5) must be disregarded.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply if the error of measurement of the meter exceeds—

(a) in relation to a Class 1.5 gas meter within the meaning of [F1 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016], twice the maximum permissible error as set out in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of Annex IV to the Directive;

(b) in relation to a Class 1.0 gas meter within the meaning of [F2 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016], the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of [F3 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016];

(5) The Gas (Meters) Regulations 1983 M3 do not apply to a meter which is a regulated measuring instrument except for regulation 4 and (so far as is necessary for the interpretation of that regulation) regulation 2.

(6) In regulation 4 of those Regulations—

(a) references, however expressed, to a meter stamped under section 30 of the Gas Act 1972 M4 (which provision is re-enacted in section 17 of the Gas Act 1986) shall be construed as references to a meter bearing the CE marking and M marking;

(b) references to a stamp shall be construed as including references to those markings; and

(c) references to the standard or standards prescribed by regulation 3 of those Regulations shall be construed as—

(i) in relation to a class 1.5 gas meter within the meaning of [F4 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016], twice the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of [F5 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016];

(ii) in relation to a Class 1.0 gas meter within the meaning of [F6 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016], the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of [F7 Schedule 1D to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016].

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(4)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(i) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(4)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(i) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F3 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(4)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(ii) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(6)(c)(i) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(i) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F5 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(6)(c)(i) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(ii) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(6)(c)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(i) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(6)(c)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 50(b)(ii) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Marginal Citations

M1 1986 c.44. Section 17 was substituted by paragraph 13 of Schedule 3 to the Gas Act 1995 (c.45).

M2 S.I. 2006/2647.

M3 S.I.1983/684.

M4 1972 c.60.

Modifications to the application of the Gas Act 1986 N.I.

4.—(1) Section 17 of the Gas Act 1986 F8 (meter testing and stamping) has effect in its application to a meter which is a regulated measuring instrument under regulation 3(2)(b) subject to paragraphs (2) to (4) below.

(2) If the meter is put into use within the meaning of and in accordance with these Regulations (or, prior to commencement date, the Measuring Instruments (Gas Meters) Regulations 2006 F9 ), it is to be deemed for the purposes of section 17(1) and (11) to have been stamped.

(3) Subsections (2)(b) and (3) to (5) must be disregarded.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply if the error of measurement of the meter exceeds—

(a) in relation to a Class 1.5 gas meter within the meaning of Annex IV to the Directive, twice the maximum permissible error as set out in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of Annex IV to the Directive;

(b) in relation to a Class 1.0 gas meter within the meaning of Annex IV to the Directive, the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of Annex IV;

(5) The Gas (Meters) Regulations 1983 F10 do not apply to a meter which is a regulated measuring instrument except for regulation 4 and (so far as is necessary for the interpretation of that regulation) regulation 2.

(6) In regulation 4 of those Regulations—

(a) references, however expressed, to a meter stamped under section 30 of the Gas Act 1972 F11 (which provision is re-enacted in section 17 of the Gas Act 1986) shall be construed as references to a meter bearing the CE marking and M marking;

(b) references to a stamp shall be construed as including references to those markings; and

(c) references to the standard or standards prescribed by regulation 3 of those Regulations shall be construed as—

(i) in relation to a class 1.5 gas meter within the meaning of Annex IV to the Directive, twice the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of Annex IV;

(ii) in relation to a Class 1.0 gas meter within the meaning of Annex IV to the Directive, the maximum permissible error as set out, in relation to that class, in Table 1 in paragraph 2.1 of Annex IV.

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F8 1986 c.44. Section 17 was substituted by paragraph 13 of Schedule 3 to the Gas Act 1995 (c.45).

F9 S.I. 2006/2647.

F10 S.I.1983/684.

F11 1972 c.60.