# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 34: Requirements for use for trade


No person shall use for trade a beltweigher unless—
(a) it is compliant with the essential requirements other than the provisions relating to maximum permissible errors;
(b) the requirements of paragraphs 35 and 36 are complied with;
(c) it has been erected and installed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 37; and
(d) in the case of a beltweigher which is stated to be of an accuracy class set out in column 1 of the Table set out in this paragraph it is within the maximum permissible error for that accuracy class as set out in column 2 of that Table.
Column (1)
Column 2
Accuracy Class
Maximum permissible error for totalised load
0.5
± 0.5%
1
± 1.0%
2
± 2.0%

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/6/paragraph/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-6/paragraph-34
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