21—85.1(215) Definitions.

1. 1. On automatic-indicating scales. On a particular scale, the maintenance tolerances applied shall be not smaller than one-fourth the value of the minimum reading-face graduation; the acceptance tolerances applied shall be not smaller than one-eighth the value of the minimum reading-face graduation.

2. 2. However, on a prepacking scale (D.11, D.12) having graduated intervals of less than one-half ounce, the maintenance tolerances applied shall not be smaller than one-eighth ounce and the acceptance tolerances applied shall be not smaller than one-sixteenth ounce.

   “Counter scale” means a scale of any type that is especially adopted on account of its compactness, light weight, moderate capacity and arrangements of parts for use upon a counter, bench, or table.

   “Motor truck scale” means a scale built by the manufacturer for the use of weighing commodities transported by motor truck.

“Automatic grain scale” means a scale constructed with a mechanical device so that a stream of grain flowing into its hopper can be checked at any given weight, long enough to register said weight and dump the load. The garner above the scale should have at least three times the capacity of the scale to ensure a steady flow at all times.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 215.18.

[ARC 7129C, IAB 12/13/23, effective 1/17/24]