260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-10-3.7

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 260-RICR-30-10-3.7 - Testing and Sealing of Oil Delivery Trucks
A. The capacity of every tank vehicle used and each compartment thereof used for the transportation over the public highways of this state of fuels, such as gasoline and other volatile and inflammable liquids including oils used for heating purposes, when used as a measuring device shall be tested and sealed at least once every three (3) years. The capacity, when so determined, shall be plainly printed upon the right-hand side of the vehicle tank dome in letters and numerals not less than one inch in height. The meters of the vehicle tanks and the meters of home delivery truck vehicles and loading rack meters shall be tested and sealed at least once a year.
B. The Director of Labor and Training shall have the authority to certify all dealers or repairmen meeting the criteria established under this Part to enforce the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 47-8-5, and supply the state of Rhode Island seal for the prescribed fee as set forth in § 3.6 of this Part.
C. The following criteria shall be met by any and all dealers or repairmen prior to being certified to perform the testing and sealing of fuel/oil delivery trucks:
1. Must have liquid testing equipment certified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44.
2. Equipment shall be tested and certified as mandated in the national weights and measure standard every five (5) years.

260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-10-3.7

Adopted effective 12/28/2018