Conn. Agencies Regs. § 43-3-7 - Fees for calibration services

(a) The fees for calibration services performed in the laboratory by Department of Consumer Protection employees and the fees for testing laboratory balances are set forth in the following schedule. No fees shall be charged for any calibration services provided pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, Section 43-50.

(b) The fees for tolerance testing for weights opened, clean and ready for testing shall be:

(1) Weights over 50 pounds (25 kg) and up to 1,000 pounds (500 kg), $25.00 each;

(2) Weights over 2 pounds (1 kg) and up to and including 50 pounds (25 kg), $13.00 each;

(3) Weights 2 pounds and under (less than 1 kg and under), $7.00 each;

(4) 10 to 32 pound weight kits (4 kg to 16 kg weight kits) not exceeding 26 pieces, $95.00 per kit; and

(5) Other weight kits consisting of 16 pieces or less and individual weights not exceeding 5 pounds (2 kg), $70.00 per kit.

(c) Calibration for mass (apparent mass and values found), length and volume, other than those services specified in subsection (b), the testing of laboratory balances, the testing of weights requiring special handling, and any other service shall be performed at a rate of $75.00 per hour.

(d) Certification of traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on calibrations of weights shall be provided by the Commissioner for a fee of $30.00 per weight or set of weights.

(e) The minimum charge for any calibration services under this schedule is $75.00.

(f) The Department shall have the discretion to reject items for testing if they are not fully prepared for testing by the owner. The owner must supply lead sealing plugs for all weights 500 pounds (200 kg) and over.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 43-3-7

Effective May 27, 1992