Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014)RegulationsLegal Metrology Regulations, 2017Part XI : Measuring instruments and containers used for prescribed purposes48. Reading by simple juxtaposition |
| (1) | Except as otherwise provided in a regulation of this Part, the graduations and the figures on any new graduated measuring instrument must be so arranged as to give the result of any measurement on the principle of reading by simple juxtaposition, including the value of any or proportional counterpoise which is indicated on the dial of any weighing instrument with which such weight or counterpoise is used. |
| (2) | Loose weights used with semi-self -indicating weighing instruments and loose proportional counterpoises used in conjunction with steelyards on weighing instruments are excluded from the provision of subregulation (1). |