# The Weights and Measures Regulations 1963, Regulation 99


In the case of every steelyard—
(a) the shank shall be straight;
(b) each set of notches or graduations on the shank shall be cut in one plane and shall be at right angles to the shank;
(c) there shall be fitted a stop or other device to prevent excessive oscillation of the shank;
(d) end fittings, sliding poises and suspending hooks shall not be readily removable;
(e) the sliding poise shall be freely movable without risk of injury to the notches or graduations from constant use, and there shall be a stop to prevent it from travelling behind the zero mark or lowest graduation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1963/1710/regulation/99 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-regulations-1963/regulation-99
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