Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

TRADE MEASUREMENT (WEIGHBRIDGES) REGULATIONS (NO. 30 OF 1991) - REG 10

        (a)     the entrance to the pit must be covered and be at least 1 metre deep and 900 mm wide;

    (b)     the neck of the pit must be at least 900 mm wide;

        (c)     there must be a clearance of at least 150 mm on each side of a lever in the neck of the pit;

        (d)     there must be free access to every part of the underwork and—

              (i)     if free access is available from above to every part of the underwork, there must be a clearance of at least 150 mm below all parts of the underwork; or

              (ii)     in any other case there must be a clearance of at least 400 mm below the lowest lever; and

        (e)     the pit must be free-draining or be provided with automatic mechanical drainage and be kept free from any accumulation of water, mud and debris.

Weighbridge without pit