The
Measuring Devices Program assures accuracy of commercial transactions
based on quantities by spot inspections of establishments involved in
bulk sales, by test purchases of commodities, and through
investigations of complaints.
Some of the Measuring Devices we check:
- Electric Sub-meters: sub-meters are installed in establishments
which purchase electric service from a serving utility by a master
meter and distribute the service to tenants through a sub-metered
service system.
- Fabric, Cordage, Wire: mechanisms and machines designed to
indicate automatically the length of cordage, rope, fabric, etc. as it
is threaded through the measuring elements.
- Grease & Lube Meters: a device designed for the
measurement and delivery of liquid lubricants (automotive). Devices
such as Auto Lubes.
- Liquified Gas Meters: a device used for the measurement of
petroleum gas in the liquid state, whether such devices are installed
in a permanent location or mounted on a vehicle. Devices such as
propane tanks.
- Retail Motor Fuel Meters: a device designed for the measurement and delivery of liquid fuels. Devices such as gas pumps.
- Retail Water Meters:
- Taximeters: a device that automatically calculates at a
predetermined rate or rates and indicates the charge for hire of
vehicle.
- Vapor Sub-meters: devices used for the measurement of hydrocarbon gas in the vapor state.
- Vehicle Meters: odometers that are used or are to be used to
determine the charges for rent or hire of passenger vehicles and trucks
and buses.
- Water Sub-meters: devices used for the measurement of water to utility type meters.
- Wholesale Meters:
All devices are checked yearly for accuracy. Upon passing, a county seal is placed on them to attest to their precision.
Measuring Devices Complaint Form 
Measuring Devices Links
Measuring Devices FAQs
Is taximeter registration mandatory?
Answer: Yes. This inspection is required by County
ordinance, which states that no person shall use or operate any
weighing or measuring instrument for commercial purposes without having
a current registration certificate for such instrument.
Who checks the accuracy of taximeters?
Answer: Taximeters are checked annually by the Shasta County Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights & Measures Department.