Section 20.06.01.800 - CHECK SCALING PROCEDURES01.Valid Check Scale.a. Check scaling requires a minimum of fifty (50) logs containing a decimal "C" gross scale of at least ten thousand (10,000) board feet. When other methods of measurement are used, the check scaler will investigate the situation and determine the most logical method of check scaling.b. Check scaling will be performed without scaler's knowledge, when possible.c. Check scales are performed only on logs that are in the same position as presented to the scaler.d. Check scales will not be performed if the logs are not spread adequately enough, in the check scaler's discretion, to allow for accurate scaling. If these conditions arise, the check scaler must provide a written report describing the conditions and surrounding circumstances. The Board will make a decision as to the disposition of these conditions and direct the check scaler accordingly.e. The check scaler must use the written scaling specifications that have been provided to the scaler. In the absence or omission of written scaling specifications, logs will be check scaled according to scaling methodology stated within the "Idaho Log Scaling Manual" or the "Idaho Cubic Log Scaling Manual."02.Cooperative Scaling. Cooperative scaling involves two (2) scalers, using different scaling specifications, working together to determine the log scale volume. In these instances, each scaler is individually responsible for the scale recorded.03.Team Scaling. Team scaling is two (2) scalers, using the same scaling specifications, working together to determine the log scale volume. In these instances, both scalers are responsible for the scale recorded, except that if one (1) of the individuals is an apprentice scaler, the licensed scaler is responsible for the scale recorded.04.Holding Check Scale Log Loads. All log loads involved in an unacceptable check scale will be held at the point of the check scale until the logs have been reviewed with the scaler, or for a period up to forty-eight (48) hours. a. During this period the load(s) may not be moved or tampered with in any way.b. The Board's check scaler will mark all loads that must be held, and notify the scaler and landing supervisors.Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.06.01.800