# The Weights and Measures Regulations 1963, Regulation 119


In testing platform weighing machines and weighbridges, the inspector shall where practicable—
(a) test the instrument at each numbered graduation up to and includin 1 ton, or such smaller amount as the last graduation on the steelyard indicator or dial may show; and
(b) test all loose counterpoises, if any, relating to the instrument; and
(c) either test the instrument ton by ton, or load it with heavy material to within 1 ton of its capacity and ascertain that an additional ton is correctly indicated to within the prescribed limits of error.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1963/1710/regulation/119 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-regulations-1963/regulation-119
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