Utah runs a state-managed weights and measures program — commercial scale owners deal with the state agency directly. If you operate a commercial scale in Utah — at a warehouse, farm, recycling yard, retail store, or truck stop — here is who regulates it, what the law requires, and exactly who to contact.
Who inspects commercial scales in Utah?
State-run program: UDAF Weights and Measures inspectors test all commercially used weighing and measuring devices statewide, plus packages, price scanners and motor fuel quality; there are no county W&M programs. Scale owners contact the UDAF program in Taylorsville.
What Utah requires of scale owners
Businesses must register their establishment with UDAF and pay annual per-device registration fees based on devices in service (e.g., $50 per small scale up to 1,000 lb, $200 per large scale over 1,000 lb, $25 per checkout register); devices are then subject to state inspection. UDAF also publishes a Registered Service Person application and Placed-in-Service Report forms for scale service companies/technicians.
Getting a scale into service — 4 steps
- Buy a legal-for-trade (NTEP-certified) scale appropriate for your application and capacity.
- Confirm registration and licensing requirements with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food ((801) 982-2261 (Program Manager Miland Kofford); UDAF main (801) 982-2200) before the scale enters commercial use.
- Arrange compliant installation and calibration. Where required, placing-in-service must be done by a licensed or registered service company.
- Stay compliant. Pass required inspections, keep calibration current, retain service records.
Common questions
Who certifies commercial scales in Utah?
What does Utah require of scale owners?
What is NTEP certification?
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