Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

NATIONAL TRADE MEASUREMENT REGULATIONS 2009 (SLI NO 233 OF 2009) - REG 3.7

         (1)   If a weighbridge does not have a pit:

                (a)    the clearance under the lowest live part of the platforms must be at least 150 mm; and

               (b)    the floor between load cell supports must be:

                          (i)    composed of concrete at least 75 mm thick; and

                         (ii)    effectively drained; and

                         (iii)    kept free from any accumulation of water, mud or debris; and

                (c)    a clear space of at least 750 mm from the external edges of the platform must extend from the floor of the weighbridge to at least 1 metre above the platforms; and

               (d)    the load cell footings must be individually and mutually stable.

         (2)   The Secretary may, in writing, permit a weighbridge that does not comply with subregulation (1) to be used.