Weights and Measures Regulations

116 When a linear measure has an indicated length between ends or between one end and any graduation or between any two graduations and that length is set out in Column I of an item in a table to sections 118 and 119, and the linear measure is tested for in-service limits of error in relation to a relevant local standard of length, the linear measure is within the in-service limits of error in respect of such indicated length if the actual length determined by the test

• (a) is not less than the indicated length, and

• (b) does not exceed its indicated length

by an amount in excess of the amount set out in Column III of that item.