Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
1986
United Kingdom
Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1986
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What this Act requires
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Interpretation
Application of Regulations and prescription of measures of length
Materials of construction
Strength and durability
Certain measures of length to have metal tips on terminal surfaces
Requirements in relation to terminal surfaces of end measures and composite measures
Rigid measures of length to be practically straight and free from flaws
Construction of flexible measures of length
Construction of winding devices for flexible measures of length
Construction of measures of length marked with a reference temperature
Construction of measures of length marked with a tractive force
Marking of graduated measures of length
Marking of scale marks on measures of length
Numbering of graduated measures of length
Numbering of folding graduated measures of length
Marking of nominal length and, where appropriate, tractive force
Marking of measures of length which are not graduated or subdivided
Measure of length not to be exposed to environmental or other influences which will adversely affect its accuracy or function
Cleanliness of measures of length
Method and manner of testing measures of length
Extent of testing
Prescribed limits of error
Passing as fit for use for trade
Stamping
Obliteration of stamps
Inspectors' powers and duties regarding obliteration of stamps
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