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Measuring Equipment (Liquid Fuel by Road Tanker) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1984
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PART IVN.I.TESTING
Contents gauging systemsN.I.
37. Regulations 38 to 42 shall apply to contents gauging systems.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 37 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Conditions of testN.I.
38.—(1) A contents gauging system shall be tested only if it is installed ready for use and complete with all its parts and ancillary equipment concerned in the operations of measurement and delivery as described in any certificate of approval relating to it and which is in force.
(2) Every contents gauging system shall be tested by an inspector under the approved working conditions, with a liquid fuel which it is designed to deliver, or with a liquid specified in any certificate of approval relating to it and which is in force.
Commencement Information
I2Reg. 38 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Power of inspector to request provision of liquidsN.I.
39. For the purposes of the performance by an inspector of his functions under the Order or these Regulations relating to inspection, testing, passing as fit for use for trade and stamping of a contents gauging system, a person submitting such a system to an inspector or who an inspector has reasonable cause to believe has possession of such a system for use for trade shall, if requested, make available for the inspector's use such liquids in his possession as the inspector may reasonably require, and such liquids shall be returned to the person in question.
Commencement Information
I3Reg. 39 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Types of testN.I.
40. An inspector shall test a contents gauging system using—
(a)local standards of capacity; or
(b)a reference meter; or
(c)other equipment, being measures of capacity forming part of a fixed installation or being mounted on a vehicle or trailer, which has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable, and adjusted, within the last twelve months, so as not to have any apparent error.
Commencement Information
I4Reg. 40 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Inspectors' powers to open containersN.I.
41.—(1) An inspector may open any locked or sealed container for the purpose of testing a contents gauging system or for the return of liquid withdrawn during testing, and any liquid so withdrawn shall, upon conclusion of the test, be forthwith returned to the container from which it was withdrawn if the inspector is of the opinion that it is practicable and desirable so to do and the proprietor or person in charge of the equipment does not object; otherwise, it shall be placed in another suitable receptacle reasonably convenient for the purpose and nominated and provided by the proprietor or person in charge of the equipment.
(2) The inspector, if requested, shall give to the proprietor or person in charge of the said equipment a signed and dated statement of the quantity of such liquid withdrawn from the container and returned or placed as aforesaid.
Commencement Information
I5Reg. 41 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Duty of inspector to reseal containersN.I.
42. An inspector shall securely re-fasten any container opened under Regulation 41(1) immediately after the conclusion of the test and the return of any liquid withdrawn during testing or its placing in another receptacle; and for this purpose he shall replace any seal or link broken by him in opening the said container with a seal upon which he shall affix the stamp.
Commencement Information
I6Reg. 42 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Meter measuring systemsN.I.
43. Regulations 44 to 50 shall apply to meter measuring systems.
Commencement Information
I7Reg. 43 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Conditions of testN.I.
44.—(1) A meter measuring system shall be tested only if it is installed ready for use and complete with all its parts and ancillary equipment concerned in the operations of measurement and delivery as described in any certificate of approval relating to it and which is in force.
(2) Every meter measuring system shall be tested by an inspector under the approved working conditions, with a liquid fuel which it is designed to deliver, or with a suitable liquid of similar viscosity.
Commencement Information
I8Reg. 44 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Power of inspector to request provision of liquid fuelN.I.
45. For the purpose of the performance by an inspector of his functions under the Order or these Regulations relating to inspection, testing, passing as fit for use for trade and stamping of a meter measuring system, a person submitting such a system to an inspector or who an inspector has reasonable cause to believe has possession of such a system for use for trade shall, if requested, make available for the inspector's use such liquid fuel in his possession as the inspector may reasonably require, and such liquid fuel shall be returned to the person in question.
Commencement Information
I9Reg. 45 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Rates of flow for test purposesN.I.
46. A meter measuring system shall be tested at rates of flow which are not more than the approved maximum and not less than the approved minimum, the rate of flow being maintained in as uniform a manner as practicable.
Commencement Information
I10Reg. 46 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Types of testN.I.
47. An inspector shall test a meter measuring system using—
(a)local standards of capacity; or
(b)a reference meter; or
(c)other equipment, being measures of capacity forming part of a fixed installation or being mounted on a vehicle or trailer, which has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable, and adjusted, within the last twelve months, so as not to have any apparent error.
Commencement Information
I11Reg. 47 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Inspectors' powers to open containersN.I.
48.—(1) An inspector may open any locked or sealed container for the purpose of testing a meter measuring system or for the return of liquid withdrawn during testing, and any liquid so withdrawn shall, upon conclusion of the test, be forthwith returned to the container from which it was withdrawn if the inspector is of the opinion that it is practicable and desirable so to do and the proprietor or person in charge of the equipment does not object; otherwise, it shall be placed in another suitable receptacle reasonably convenient for the purpose and nominated and provided by the proprietor or person in charge of the equipment.
(2) The inspector, if requested, shall give to the proprietor or person in charge of the said equipment a signed and dated statement of the quantity of such liquid withdrawn from the container and returned or placed as aforesaid.
Commencement Information
I12Reg. 48 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Duty of inspector to reseal containersN.I.
49. An inspector shall securely re-fasten any container opened under Regulation 48(1) immediately after the conclusion of the test and the return of any liquid withdrawn during testing or its placing in another receptacle; and for this purpose he shall replace any seal or link broken by him in opening the said container with a seal upon which he shall affix the stamp.
Commencement Information
I13Reg. 49 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Restriction on testingN.I.
50.—(1) An inspector shall not test a meter measuring system in accordance with this Part where an occurrence of the type mentioned in Regulation 65 has occurred, unless having tested the operation of the meter and gas separator, he concludes that further testing of the accuracy of the system is necessary.
(2) An inspector shall not test a meter measuring system in accordance with this Part where an occurrence of the type mentioned in Regulation 66 has occurred; in such a case he shall test the system in such way as he considers appropriate to establish the correct operation of its parts affected by the occurrence or, where appropriate, their replacements.
Commencement Information
I14Reg. 50 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Dipstick measuring systemsN.I.
51. Regulations 52 to 55 shall apply to dipstick measuring systems.
Commencement Information
I15Reg. 51 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Testing of dipsticksN.I.
52.—(1) (a) Except in the case of a dipstick tested by reference to a calibration chart as mentioned in paragraph (2), a dipstick associated with a compartment shall be tested by inserting into, or withdrawing from, the compartment known volumes of liquid and determining the position of the scale mark on the dipstick when the road tanker is on a level surface.
(b)The known volumes in paragraph (1)(a) shall be determined using—
(i)local standards of capacity; or
(ii)a reference meter; or
(iii)other equipment, being measures of capacity forming part of a fixed installation or being mounted on a vehicle or trailer, which has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable, and adjusted, within the last twelve months, so as not to have any apparent error.
(2) A dipstick associated with a compartment may be tested by comparing the distance of every scale mark from the datum surface with that given on the calibration chart in respect of the compartment, unless any alteration, addition, damage or repair has been effected to the compartment which in the opinion of the inspector has invalidated the calibration chart, in which case the inspector shall not use a calibration chart to test a dipstick until a new calibration chart has been prepared.
(3) On testing a dipstick associated with a compartment an inspector shall inspect the compartment unless the calibration chart was prepared not more than 42 days before testing, in which case testing may be carried out with the dipstick and calibration chart only being present.
(4) Not more than two dipsticks relating to a compartment forming part of a dipstick measuring system may be passed as fit for use for trade on any one occasion.
Commencement Information
I16Reg. 52 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Power of inspector to request provision of liquidsN.I.
53. For the purposes of the performance by an inspector of his functions under the Order or these Regulations relating to inspection, testing, passing as fit for use for trade and stamping of a dipstick measuring system, a person submitting such a system to an inspector or who an inspector has reasonable cause to believe has possession of such a system for use for trade shall, if requested, make available for the inspector's use such liquids in his possession as the inspector may reasonably require, and such liquids shall be returned to the person in question.
Commencement Information
I17Reg. 53 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Standards of lengthN.I.
54. An inspector shall use, in testing any dimensional measurement in a dipstick measuring system—
(a)a rigid local standard of length; or
(b)a material measure of length to which Council Directive No. 73/362/EEC(1) applies bearing the mark of EEC initial verification and an indication that it is of accuracy class I which—
(i)is divided into 1 mm intervals throughout, and
(ii)has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable within the previous 10 years and found not to have errors exceeding those permitted by item 7.4 of the Annex to the said Directive; or
(c)a rigid linear measure of appropriate length which—
(i)is divided into 1 mm intervals throughout, and
(ii)has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable within the previous 10 years and found not to have errors in excess or in deficiency of 0.25 mm per whole metre or part of a metre; or
(d)other equipment for measuring length of suitable form and durability which has been tested in a manner which the inspector considers suitable and found not to have any error in excess or in deficiency of 0.25 mm per whole metre or part of a metre.
Commencement Information
I18Reg. 54 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
Cleanliness of tanksN.I.
55. Tanks submitted for testing shall be clean.
Commencement Information
I19Reg. 55 in operation at 7.5.1984, see reg. 1(1)(a)
(1)
OJ No. L335, 5.12.1973, p. 56, as amended by Council Directive No. 78/629/EEC (OJ No. L206, 29.7.1978, p. 8)
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