Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014)RegulationsLegal Metrology Regulations, 2017Part XI : Measuring instruments and containers used for prescribed purposes101. Measuring flasks |
(1) | Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a measuring flask must conform to the applicable provisions of regulations 98 and 100. |
(2) |
(a) | A measuring flask may have any value of denomination not exceeding 5 L, provided that such denomination meets the requirements of paragraph (b). |
(b) | The value of the graduations of a measuring flask must be 1x 10n, 2 x 10n or 5 x 10n of 1 mL, where the exponent "n" is a positive or negative whole number or zero, provided that, where the denomination exceeds 1 L, the graduations may be figured as submultiples of 1 L. |
(3) | The errors allowed on a measuring flask must be in accordance with Table X in the Annexure or the value of the smallest graduation of such measuring flask whichever is the lesser, in excess or in deficiency. |