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The Weighing Equipment (Automatic Rail-weighbridges) Regulations 2003

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regulation 5(a)

SCHEDULE 2(Manner of erection and installation)

Cleaning and testing

Every automatic rail-weighbridge shall be so positioned as to facilitate cleaning and testing.

Installation (Clause 3.5 of Part 1 of OIML R 106)

Ease of static testing

3.5.1.  The automatic rail-weighbridge shall be accessible to vehicles for moving test weights if it is to be used as the control instrument.

Drainage

3.5.2.  If the weighing mechanism is contained in a pit, there shall be a provision for drainage to ensure that no portion of the automatic rail-weighbridge becomes submerged or partially submerged in water or any other liquid.

Extract from Clause 5.2.1 of Part 1 of OIML R 106

The automatic rail-weighbridge shall be installed so that an automatic weighing operation will be virtually the same for testing as it is for a transaction.

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