# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 5: Durability


A regulated measuring instrument shall be designed to maintain an adequate stability of its metrological characteristics over a period of time estimated by the manufacturer, provided that it is properly installed, maintained and used according to the manufacturer's instruction when in the environmental conditions for which it is intended.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/1A/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-1A/paragraph-5
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