37Certification of measuring instruments

37 Certification of measuring instruments

(1) On application under regulation 36, the certifying authority: (a) may examine the measuring instrument; and (b) may certify the measuring instrument; and (c) if the instrument is certified—must issue a certificate for the instrument to the applicant; and (d) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else whom the authority considers should be given a copy. (2) The certifying authority may refuse to examine a measuring instrument if the examination would create a significant risk of personal injury or death, or damage to property. (3) A certifying authority may certify a measuring instrument other than on application. (4) If the measuring instrument is certified under the supervision of a certifying authority, the authority may certify the instrument. (5) For a measuring instrument to be certified, it must: (a) have an approved pattern; and (b) bear a mark that identifies the particular instrument. (6) The certifying authority must mark a certified measuring instrument with the date of certification.