Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-85.22 - Meter adjustments and tagging
If a meter is found to be incorrect and also capable of
further adjustment, said meter shall be adjusted, rechecked and sealed. If a
seal is broken for any cause other than by a state inspector, the
(1) Companies specializing in testing and
repairing gasoline and fuel oil dispensing pumps or meters shall be registered
with the weights and measures bureau upon meeting requirements set forth by the
department .
(2) In accordance with
the NIST Handbook 44, accredited repair and testing companies shall be
authorized to affix a security seal, properly marked with the identification of
such company.
(3) If a meter is
found to be inaccurate, an inspection report shall be left by the inspector
requiring repair. After the meter has been repaired and placed in service, the
licensee shall notify the weights and measures bureau.
(4) If the meter has not been repaired within
30 days, the meter may be condemned and a red condemned tag may be attached to
the meter.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 215.5, 215.12 and 215.20.
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