TRAINING FOR THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIAL

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TRAINING FOR THEWEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIAL
COURSE CURRICULUM
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TRAINING FOR THEWEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIAL
COURSE CURRICULUM
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TRAINING FOR THEWEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIAL
Module EightDevice Type Evaluation
Eighth in a series of 14
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General Overview
This module will introduce you to type
evaluation, its history and development, and its
relationship with other organizations in the
evaluation process.
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Module Objectives
Understand the purpose of type evaluation
Understand how to use type approval information
Become more adept at making initial inspections
Be able to effectively use enforcement tools for
non-approved devices
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Type Evaluation

• Examination of weighing and measuring devices
• To certify that design and performance complies
  with all applicable requirements
• Provides confidence for manufacturer, user and
  consumer
• Unlawful to use device commercially unless type
  approved

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Type Evaluation

• The evaluation process examines
• Design features
• Operating characteristics
• Performance of prototype or pre-production
  weighing and measuring devices before commercial
  installation

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California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP)

• The California Type Evaluation Program holds
  approvals dating back to 1922

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California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP)

• 1949 - Current statute enacted
• (Section 12500.5 of the BP Code)
• 1960 - Few other states with approval programs
  Many accepted California approvals Need for a
  national program apparent
• 1980 - 16 approval authorities in the U.S.
• Lack of uniform approach

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National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

• 1976 California is instrumental in forming a
  task force to develop a national program
• An effective program must
• Establish uniform procedures
• Provide one evaluation to satisfy all states
• Provide assurance device is capable of meeting
  HB 44 requirements
• Provide information about devices that are
  successfully evaluated

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National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

• 1979 California law amended
• Agreements between National Institute of
  Standards and Technology (NIST) and other WM
  jurisdictions to accept evaluations
• 1984 National Type Evaluation Program
  established

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National Type Evaluation (NTEP)

• NTEP has helped promote uniformity
• A single evaluation satisfies all jurisdictions
• Reduces cost and time to market a device
• Established consensus requirements for
  temperature, Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) and
  Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

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Publication 14

• Used by participating labs to evaluate devices
• Embodies the requirements in Handbook 44
• Ensures compliance before commercial use

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Certificates of Approval or Conformance

• California issues
• Certificates of Approval

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Certificates of Approval or Conformance

• The certificates issued by NTEP are known as
  Certificates of Conformance or CCs

They look and contain similar information
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NIST Handbook 44

• Contains the tolerances and specifications used
  to evaluate devices
• Is the basis for the testing procedures in
  Publication 14

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Organization of Type Evaluation
California Type Evaluation Program
National Conference on Weights and Measures
National Type Evaluation Program
Mutual Recognition with Canada
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Organization of Type Evaluation
California Type Evaluation Program

• Authorized under Division 5 of BP Code
• Program consists of three laboratories
• Liquid Measuring Devices
• Weighing Devices
• Compressed Gases
• Only program in the country that is fully
  certified in all areas of weighing and measuring
• Also evaluates electric and vapor meters. No
  other state provides this type of evaluation

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Organization of Type Evaluation
National Type Evaluation Program

• Affords a continuous review and updating process
  for evolving technologies
• Maintains several standing committees
• The National Type Evaluation Committee is
  relevant to evaluation

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Organization of Type Evaluation

• NTEP committee oversees the operation of the NTEP
  program
• Sets goals and objectives as well as operating
  policies and procedures
• Authorizes participating laboratories
• Sponsors technical subcommittees called sectors

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NTEP Sectors

• Develop test procedures and evaluation criteria
• Permit industry and WM officials to find
  consensus
• Combine technical expertise of industry with
  regulatory knowledge of officials
• Provide standards that are responsive to and cost
  effective for the marketplace

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Organization of Type Evaluation
Mutual Recognition

• The U.S. and Canada both operate type evaluation
  programs
• Through a bilateral agreement each country
  recognizes the others examinations and tests of
  certain device types
• Known as the U.S./Canada Mutual recognition of
  Type Evaluation Program

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Type Evaluation Process

• The California Type Evaluation Program
  Information Guide is available on the Divisions
  website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/dms

Describes the evaluation process, documentation
needed, applicants responsibility during and
after evaluation
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Type Evaluation Process

• National Type Evaluation information can be found
  at www.ncwm.net
• Information is similar to that given in the
  California Information Guide

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Field Enforcement Role in Type Approval

• Type Approval certificates are a resource for the
  field official
• Field officials provide a valuable service for
  CTEP by discovering non-approved equipment or
  systems
• CTEP staff can assist in determining compliance
• If not approved, CTEP staff can arrange for
  manufacturer to submit for evaluation

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Field Enforcement Role in Type Approval

• Use the certificate to determine if device meets
  approval
• Certificate gives detailed information to verify
  compliance
• Review software components by checking the
  version number

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Type Approval Certificate

• Type of device model

• Applicant Information

• Description of features and options

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Type Approval Certificate

• The certificate also has the following information

• Application (type of service the device is
  intended for)
• Identification (identification badge location)
• Sealing (identifies what type of sealing method
  and location of sealing)
• Operation (special operating procedures the
  device may have)
• Test conditions (type of testing that was
  conducted and associated components that were
  involved in the testing)
• Type evaluation criteria used (code of
  regulations version that was used as the basis
  for compliance)
• Tested by (the name of the CTEP individual that
  conducted the testing or evaluation)

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Type Evaluation vs Field Enforcement

• Type Evaluation ensures devices
• Are accurate
• Reliable and
• Do not facilitate fraud

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Type Evaluation vs Field Enforcement

• Field Enforcement ensures devices
• Comply with the approval
• Are accurate
• Used as intended

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Enforcement for Non-Approved Devices

• The official has twooptions for handling
  anon-approved device
• Seizure
• Mark it as Unapproved Device

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Enforcement for Non-Approved Devices

• If not brought into compliance within 30 days,
  device may be seized
• Notify the manufacturer regarding the need for
  evaluation
• Notify your device area specialist or CTEP staff
• CTEP may issue a temporary use permit
• Once CTEP is involved, further field enforcement
  is usually unnecessary

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Summary
Understanding what type approval is
Know how type evaluation is processed
Know the right course of action
Confidence in the procedural aspect
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Conclusion
This training module has been designed to help
you gain an understanding of the Type Evaluation
Program, the organizations involved, and your
role in the process.
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This Concludes Module 8Device Type Evaluation