Rule 40-15-2-.10. Weights and Measures Laboratory Calibration Fees

Rule 40-15-2-.10. Weights and Measures Laboratory Calibration Fees

Authority and Application. This schedule of fees for calibrations and certifications of standards (a device, item or equipment used to determine mass, volume or length) is pursuant to O.C.G.A. 10-2-5(15) and shall be assessed for metrology services performed by the Weights and Measures Laboratory of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The fees are based at $55.00 per hour for tolerance calibrations and $65.00 per hour for precision calibrations.

1. (2) Schedule of Fees:

   1. (a) Mass (Echelon I and II) Precision Calibrations:

      1. 1. NBS 547 Classes M, S, S-1 and ASTM E617 Classes 1, 2, 3. All mass standards of the above classes .................... $30.00 each

      2. 2. NBS 547 Class P and ASTM E617 Class 4. All mass standards of the above classes .................... $20.00 each

         The above calibrations are required for the manufacturer classified weights. Standards are not adjusted or classified by the laboratory. The above calibrations include a Certificate of Traceability, "As Found" values/corrections and the associated uncertainty.

   2. (b) Mass (Echelon III) Tolerance Calibrations:

      1. 1. NIST 105-1 Class F, ASTM E617 Classes 5, 6, 7 or NBS Classes C, Q, T: 2 kg (5 lb.) and less ............................................. $5.50 each greater than 2 kg (5 lb.) up to 20 kg (50 lb.)............... $7.50 each

         20 kg (50 lb.) ......................................................$12.50 each greater than 20 kg (50 lb.) up to and including 500 kg (1000 lb.)..........................................................$16.50 each greater than 500 kg (1000 lb.) but not exceeding 1000 kg (2000 lb.)...................................................... By Quote

         The above calibrations include a Certificate of Traceability. Standards are adjusted (when possible) if out of tolerance and classified. The "As Found/As Left" values/corrections, and the associated uncertainty will be reported upon request.

   3. (c) Volume (based on $55.00 per hour)

      LP Gas Provers .................................................$135.00 each

      All other volume tests ......................................... By Quote

      Note: LP Gas provers must be presented cleaned and purged. All valves, reflex gauges, lines, hoses and fittings must be in safe condition and properly installed.

   4. (d) Rigid/Flex Rules

      6 inches (150 mm) .............................................. $55.00 each

      12 inches (300 mm) ............................................ $65.00 each

      18 inches (450 mm) ............................................ $85.00 each

      24 inches (600 mm) ............................................$105.00 each

      36 inches (900 mm) ............................................$125.00 each

      48 inches (1000 mm) ...........................................$145.00 each

      60 inches (1500 mm) ...........................................$165.00 each

      72 inches (1800 mm) ...........................................$185.00 each

   5. (e) Tapes

      0 - 10 feet (3 meters) .......................................... $55.00 each

      11 - 50 feet (15 meters) ....................................... $75.00 each

      51 - 100 feet (30 meters) ......................................$100.00 each

      Over 100 feet .................................................... By Quote

   6. (f) Cleaning stainless steel, steel, aluminum, brass, chrome, and cast iron. Painting cast iron weights and removing decals ..... Based on $55.00 standards per hour.
   7. (g) Serializing weights ........................ $1.00 per digit or letter
   8. (h) Minimum charge (Any calibration, service or test) ...... $55.00
   9. (i) Special tests .............................. based on $55.00 per hour
   10. (j) Adjustments to price quote. Any price quoted is subject to change due to unforeseen lab preparations, device adjustments, special handling and/or abnormal costs for lab service or materials.
   11. (k) Quality Manual (uncontrolled copy) ............. $15.00 per copy

2. (3) General Considerations.

   1. (a) All calibrations, service and special certifications (i.e.: ISO 9000, MIL-STDS) requests must be approved by appointment prior to presenting standards to the Weights and Measures Laboratory.
   2. (b) Customers are responsible for any related shipping arrangements and costs.
   3. (c) Payment must be received prior to release of standards.
   4. (d) The Weights and Measures Lab may decline or refuse to service standards submitted in a hazardous, disrepair or unstable condition.
   5. (e) Out-of-State Customer Charges. Individuals, industries or business located outside of Georgia shall be charged double the calibration/ service rates; Provided that the customer has, located within their own state, a governmental metrology lab available to conduct comparable calibrations.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 10-2-5(15).

History. Original Rule entitled "Weights and Measures Laboratory Calibration Fees" adopted. F. June 6, 2000; eff. June 26, 2000.