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Council Directive 78/629/EEC of 19 June 1978 adapting to technical progress Directive 73/362/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length

Official Journal L 206 , 29/07/1978 P. 0008 - 0011 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0157  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0138  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0157  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0207  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0207

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 19 June 1978  adapting to technical progress Directive 73/362/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length  (78/629/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to Council Directive 71/316/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control (1), as amended by the Act of Accession, and in particular Articles 17, 18 and 19 thereof,  Whereas, since the preparation and adoption of Council Directive 73/362/EEC of 19 November 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length (2), new material measures of length have been developed ; whereas the said Directive should therefore be amended to take account of technical progress;  Whereas on 19 January 1978 the Commission submitted a proposed amendment to the Committee on the adaptation to technical progress of the Directives concerning the elimination of technical barriers to trade in measuring instruments, for its opinion ; whereas, no opinion having been delivered, the Commission, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19 (3) (b) of Directive 71/316/EEC, proposed to the Council the measures to be adopted,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 In the Annex to Directive 73/362/EEC, points 3.6, 4.1, 5.1, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4 and 9.5 are hereby amended in accordance with the Annex hereto.   Article 2 Member States shall adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive in such a manner that these provisions shall take effect one year after the date of notification of this Directive and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.   Article 3 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Luxembourg, 19 June 1978.  For the Council  The President  P. DALSAGER  (1)OJ No L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 335, 5.12.1973, p. 56.      ANNEX  3.6.  Tape measures shall be made so that when the tape is stretched out on a flat surface its edges are practically straight and parallel.  4.1. Along their nominal length, measures of length shall carry clear, regular and indelible graduation and numbering, so as to enable a sure, simple and unambiguous reading to be made. However, some non-numbered scale marks, not exceeding the number of scale marks between two consecutive numbered scale marks on the measure, may extend beyond the principal scale mark at the end of the measure.  5.1. The nominal length of the measures shall be one of the following values : 0 75, 1, 1 75, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 m or a multiple of 5 m.  6.3. All these inscriptions shall be given visibly and legibly, starting at the beginning of the measure.  However, in agreement with the national authority concerned, certain inscriptions may appear on an integral part of the instrument. In this case, the EEC pattern approval certificate shall state where these inscriptions are to be placed.  Furthermore, where the width of the measure of length does not enable the EEC pattern approval sign to appear legibly, that sign may appear, notwithstanding the provisions of point 3.1 of Annex I to the Council Directive of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control, and in accordance with point 3.5 of this Annex, in the form of the following signs, arranged in succession: >PIC FILE= "T0013219">   7.  MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ERRORS 7.1. The measures of length defined in this Directive shall be divided into three classes, designated I, II and III, according to their degree of accuracy.  On EEC initial verification of measures of length, the maximum permissible error, plus or minus:   (a) on the nominal length, and   (b) on the distance between any two non-consecutive scale marks,    shall be expressed as a function of the length in question by a formula in the form (a + bL) mm in which:  - L is the length in question, rounded up to the next whole metre above,   - a and b are coefficients fixed for each class of accuracy according to the following table:  >PIC FILE= "T0013220">    7.2.  7.2.1. The maximum permissible error, plus or minus, on the length i of the intervals not exceeding 1 cm shall be fixed for each class of accuracy according to the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0013221">   In the case of intervals exceeding 1 cm, the maximum permissible error shall be expressed as a function of the length of the interval by the formula (a + bL) mm, where the values of the parameters a and b are equal to those given in point 7.1 and where L is the length in question, rounded up to the next whole metre above.  7.2.2. The maximum permissible difference between the lengths i of two consecutive intervals not exceeding 1 cm shall be fixed for each class of accuracy according to the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0013222">   In the case of intervals exceeding 1 cm, the maximum permissible difference between the lengths i of two consecutive intervals shall be expressed as a function of the length of the interval by the formula (a + bL) mm, as defined in point 7.2.1.  7.3. However, for an end or composite measure of length, the maximum permissible error, plus or minus, on the length of the terminal interval bounded by a surface shall be increased:  - by 0 71 mm for measures of class I,   - by 0 72 mm for measures of class II,   - by 0 73 mm for measures of class III.    Moreover, the provisions set out in points 7.1 and 7.2.2 do not apply:  - when one of the non-consecutive scale-marks as referred to in point 7.1 (b) is formed by a surface, and   - when one of the two consecutive intervals as referred to in point 7.2.2 is a terminal interval bounded by a surface.    8. VERIFICATION MARKS  Every measure of length shall be made so that it can accommodate the verification marks laid down by the Council Directive of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control. A place near the beginning of the measure shall be provided for this purpose on the measure itself or on an integral additional device.  9.1. End, line or composite tape measures made of fibreglass and plastics  Nominal length between 0 75 and 100 m.  The tractive force, of about 20 N, shall be shown on the measure.  The free ends of end and composite measures shall be provided with a band or tip resistant to wear.  These measures shall belong to class of accuracy I, II or III.   9.2. Measures made in one piece, rigid or semi-rigid, in metal or other material  Nominal length between 0 75 and 5 m.  The reference temperature may, in certain cases, be other than 20 ºC.  These measures also include dipsticks used for checking the level of liquids.  The end of a rigid dipstick shall be provided with a butt or tip resistant to impact and wear. It shall not cause sparking on impact.  These measures shall belong to class of accuracy I or II.  9.4. Steel tape measures  9.4.1. End, line or composite measures on a winder.  Nominal length between 0 75 and 10 m ; the blades of measures between 5 and 10 m shall be of a cambered cross-section.  These measures may be contained in a case, one of whose dimensions may be included in the part used for measuring, particularly for measuring internal dimensions ; the free end of these measures shall be provided with a fixed or sliding hook or tongue.  These measures shall belong to class of accuracy I or II.  9.4.2. End or line measures, designed for measuring lengths greater than the nominal length of the measure.  Nominal length : 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 m.  The tractive force, of about 50 N, shall be shown on the measure.  These measures shall be equipped with handles or rings at the two ends.  If the handles are included in the nominal length, they shall be constructed in such a way that their jointing does not introduce any inaccuracy of measurement.  These measures shall belong to class of accuracy I or II.  9.4.3. Line or composite measures on a winder not designed for the measuring of lengths greater than the nominal length.  Nominal length between 5 and 200 m.  The reference temperature may, in certain cases, be other than 20 ºC.  The tractive force, of about 50 N, shall be shown on the measure.  The free end shall include a handle, ring or hook which shall not be included in the nominal length.  These measures shall belong to class of accuracy I or II.  9.5. Composite dip-tapes made of metal, with sinkers, used for checking the level of liquids  Nominal length between 5 and 50 m.  The reference temperature may, in certain cases, be other than 20 ºC.  The tractive force, sufficient to stretch the tape correctly, must be shown on the measure.  This tractive force shall be exerted on the measure with the aid of a sinker which must bear an indication of its mass.  The principal scale mark, beginning the scale, shall be constituted by the base of a sinker of appropriate shape and of a material not liable to cause sparking on impact.  The sinker shall be attached to the tape in a fixed or detachable way so that this attachment or jointing does not introduce any inaccuracy of measurement.  The entire length of the tape shall be graduated in millimetres and the graduation shall continue on one flat side of the sinker.  The other end of the measure may be equipped with a winder.  These measures shall belong to class of accuarcy I or II.  However, the maximum permissible error of the instrument in position for use with the sinker shall never be less than 0 76 mm.


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31971L0319

Council Directive 71/319/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to meters for liquids other than water

Official Journal L 202 , 06/09/1971 P. 0032 - 0036 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 2 P. 0033  Danish special edition: Series I Chapter 1971(III) P. 0662  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 2 P. 0033  English special edition: Series I Chapter 1971(III) P. 0740  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 1 P. 0170  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 2 P. 0048  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 2 P. 0048

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 26 July 1971  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to meters for liquids other than water  (71/319/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;  Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament 1;  Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee 2;  Whereas in the Member States the construction and methods of control of liquid meters are subject to mandatory provisions which differ from one Member State to another and consequently hinder trade in such instruments ; whereas it is therefore necessary to approximate these provisions;  Whereas the Council Directive of 26 July 1971 3 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control has laid down the EEC pattern approval and EEC initial verification procedures ; whereas, in accordance with that Directive, the technical requirements for the design and functioning of volumetric meters for liquids other than water should be laid down;  Whereas, to ensure that these instruments can be used directly in measuring systems for liquids, approximation of national provisions concerning the maximum permissible errors for such assemblies should be undertaken immediately;  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 This Directive applies to volumetric meters for liquids other than water in which the liquid causes the movement of mobile walls of measuring chambers and which permit the measurement of any volumes.   Article 2 1. "Volumetric meter for liquids" means an instrument composed solely of a measuring device and an indicating device. It generally forms part of a measuring system.  2. "Measuring system for liquids" means a measuring instrument comprising, as well as the meter itself and the ancillary equipment which may be associated with it, all the devices necessary for ensuring correct measurement and any devices which have been added in order, in particular, to facilitate the operations. Measuring systems will be the subject of a separate directive.   Article 3 Those volumetric meters which may bear EEC marks and symbols are described in Chapter I of the Annex. They shall be subject to EEC pattern approval and shall be submitted to EEC initial verification under the conditions laid down in items 1 and 2 of Annex II to the Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control, and under the conditions which will be laid down by the separate directive on measuring assemblies.  1OJ No C 25, 28.2.1970, p. 76. 2OJ No C 26, 4.3.1970, p. 2. 3OJ No L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 1.    Article 4 No Member State may refuse, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or entry into service of volumetric meters for liquids other than water bearing the EEC pattern approval symbol and the EEC initial verification mark.   Article 5 When measuring assemblies for liquids which incorporate volumetric meters for liquids bearing EEC marks and symbols are subject to initial verification, the maximum permissible errors shall be those laid down in Chapter II of the Annex.   Article 6 1. Member States shall put into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification, and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission.   Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 26 July 1971.  For the Council  The President  A. MORO    ANNEX CHAPTER I SPECIFICATIONS FOR METERS FOR LIQUIDS OTHER THAN WATER     1. Definitions      1.1. "Minimum delivery" means the smallest volume of liquid which may be measured by a particular pattern.           1.2. "Cyclic volume" means the volume of liquid corresponding to the operating cycle of the measuring device, that is to say to the whole of the movements at the end of which all the internal moving parts of the measuring device return, for the first time, to their original position.           1.3. "Periodic variation" means the maximum difference, during one working cycle, between the volume displaced by the moving components and the corresponding volume shown by the indicator, the latter being connected to the measuring device without play or slip and in such a way that it indicates at the end of the cycle and for this cycle a volume equal to the cyclic volume. This difference may be reduced by a suitable calibration device.                  2. Indicating mechanisms      2.1. Meters must incorporate an indicating mechanism showing the measured volume in cubic centimetres or millilitres, in cubic decimetres or litres or in cubic metres.           2.2. In an indicating mechanism having one or more elements, that which is marked with the smallest scale intervals is called the "first element".            2.3. The drive between the indicating mechanism and the measuring device must be reliable, durable and effected by means of a mechanical connection or by a permanent magnet device.           2.4.1. Reading of the indications must be reliable, easy and unambiguous.               2.4.2. If the indicating mechanism incorporates several elements, the indicating mechanism as a whole must he so constructed that the reading of the indication can be performed by simple juxtaposition of the indications of the different elements.                          2.5. The maximum capacity of the indicating mechanism must be of the form 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n authorised units of volume, n being a whole positive or negative number, or zero.           2.6. The movement of an element may be either continuous or discontinuous.           2.7. When the moving part of an element has a continuous movement, a graduated scale and a datum mark must enable the measured quantity to be determined for every position at which the element might come to rest.           2.8. Scale intervals on the first element must be in the form 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n authorised units of volume.           2.9. Except for the element which corresponds to the maximum capacity of the indicating mechanism, the value of one revolution of an element must be of the form 10n authorised units, when the graduated scale on this unit is completely visible.           2.10. When an element consists of a fixed circular scale and a rotating pointer, the direction of rotation of this pointer must be clockwise.           2.11. On an indicating mechanism having several elements, each rotation of the moving part of the elements of which the graduation is entirely visible must correspond to the value of the scale interval of the next element.           2.12. On an indicating mechanism having several elements, the indication of an element with a discontinuous movement, other than the first element, must move forward by one figure while the preceeding element moves through not more than one-tenth of its revolution. This forward movement must cease when the preceding element indicates zero.           2.13. When an indicating mechanism has several elements and when only a pan of the scale of the second and subsequent elements is visible in the windows, the movement of the latter elements must be discontinuous. The movement of the first element may be continuous or discontinuous.           2.14. If the indication is given by figures in-line and if the movement of the first element is discontinuous, the marking of one or more fixed zeros to the right of this element is permissible.           2.15. When the first element has only a portion of its scale visible in a window and has a continuous movement, there can be a resulting ambiguity in the reading which should be eliminated so far as is possible. To this end, and in order to allow for reading by interpolation, the relevant window must have, parallel to the movement of the scale, a dimension not less than 1 75 times the distance between the centre lines of two consecutively numbered graduation marks, in such a way that at least two graduation marks of which one will have a figure, are always visible. The window may be assymmetrical relative to the datum mark.           2.16. On scales having graduation marks, the marks must have the same thickness, constant along the length of the mark, which shall not exceed one quarter of the distance between the centre lines of two consecutive marks.  Marks corresponding to 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n authorised units shall only be distinguished by difference in their lengths.           2.17. The actual or apparent distance between the axes of two consecutive graduation marks must not be less than 2 millimetres.           2.18. The actual or apparent height of the figures must not be less than 4 millimetres.                  3. Calibrating devices      3.1. Meters must incorporate a calibrating device which can vary the relationship between the indicated and actual volumes of liquid passing through the meter.            3.2. When this device changes this relationship in a discontinuous manner, the consecutive increments of this relationship must never differ by more than 0 7002.           3.3. Regulation by means of a bypass arrangement on the meter is prohibited.                  4. Special conditions concerning the minimum delivery      4.1. The minimum delivery must be such that each of the following values shall be not greater than the maximum permissible error for such delivery as specified in items 2 and 3 of Chapter II:        1. the volume corresponding to a movement of 2 millimeters of the scale of the first element of the indicating mechanism and to one-fifth of the value of the scale interval, when the first element has a continuous movement;               2. the volume corresponding to two consecutive movements of the figures when the first element has a discontinuous movement;               3. the error which, under normal operation conditions, is caused by play or slip in the drive between the measuring device and the first element of the indicating mechanism;               4. twice the periodic variation.  4.2. In the determination of this minimum delivery, account must also be taken, where necessary, of the effect of the additional components on the measuring equipment, in accordance with the requirements stated in the directive concerning this equipment.  4.3. The minimum delivery must be in the form 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n authorised units, n being a whole positive or negative number, or zero.                                 5. Maximum and minimum rates of flow      5.1. The maximum and minimum rates of flow are specified in the certificate of approval in accordance with results obtained during the examination. The meter must be capable of operation for a determined period specified in the certificate of approval, at approximately its maximum rate of flow without showing any noticeable change in its measuring qualities.           5.2. The ratio between the maximum and minimum rates of flow must be at least equal to 10 for meters in general and to 5 for meters for liquefied gases.                  6. Effect of the nature of the liquid, of temperature and of pressure      6.1. The certificate of approval of a meter must specify the liquid or liquids for which the meter is intended, the temperature limits for the liquid to be measured where these limits are below -10 ºC or above + 50 ºC, as well as the maximum working pressure.           6.2. The examination carried out for the purpose of approving a model of a meter must show that the variations in error due to maximum variations in the properties of the liquids, to the pressure and the temperature of the liquid, within the limits which are to be specified in the certificate of approval, must not exceed, for each of these factors, one half of the values stated in items 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter II.                  7. Maximum permissible errors on a meter alone      7.1. When the initial verification of a measuring system is preceded by metrological examination of the meter alone, within the meaning of Article 3, the maximum permissible errors at the time of this examination are equal to one half of the maximum permissible errors specified in items 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter II but not less than 0 73 % of the measured quantity, if the liquid used is the same as that for which the meter is intended.           7.2. However, if the precision of measurement is not sufficient to permit the application of this requirement, the certificate of approval may increase the maximum permissible errors, within the limits of those specified in items 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter II.           7.3. Moreover, the certificate of approval may reduce and/or vary the maximum permissible errors where the verification referred to above will be carried out either with only one of the liquids provided for or with a different liquid.  In the latter case (that is to say when the liquid used in the verification is different from that for which the meter is intended), the certificate of approval may specify the rates of flow during testing at rates other than those which lie between the maximum and minimum rates of flow.                   8. Legends      8.1. Each meter must carry, in a legible and indelible manner, either on the dial of the indicating mechanism or on a special plate, the following information:        (a) the EEC pattern approval symbol               (b) the identification mark or name of the manufacturer               (c) the manufacturer's description, if any               (d) serial number of meter and the year of manufacture               (e) the cyclic volume               (f) the maximum and minimum rates of flow               (g) the maximum working pressure               (h) the temperature range in the case where the liquid can be measured at a temperature below -10 ºC or above + 50 ºC               (i) the nature of the liquid or liquids to be measured and the limits of viscosity, kinematic or dynamic, where an indication of the nature of the liquid alone is not sufficient to determine their viscosity.                          8.2. The following items must be visibly marked on the dial of the indicating mechanism:        (a) the unit in which the measured volumes are expressed or the symbol for this unit,               (b) the minimum delivery.                          8.3. Where there is a possibility of ambiguity the direction of movement of the liquid must be indicated by an arrow on the meter casing.           8.4. On meters which measure potable liquids and which can be dismantled, the serial number or the three last figures of this number must be repeated on parts whose replacement can affect the measurement results.           8.5. The indicating mechanism may carry a special description and identifying number.                  9. Placing of seals and verification marks      9.1. Sealing devices must prevent access to parts which can alter the calibration and, the dismantling, even partially, of the meter where such dismantling is not authorised in the certificate of approval (meters which measure potable liquids and which can be dismantled).           9.2. A firm location on an essential part, visible without dismantling, must be provided on the measuring device, on the indicating mechanism or on their housing for the application of the EEC verification mark.           9.3. The certificate of approval may require a location for the application of a stamp on interchangeable components of meters which can be dismantled, alongside the serial number referred to in item 8.4 in this Chapter.                     CHAPTER II MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ERRORS ON MEASURING SYSTEMS     1. When a meter is incorporated in a measuring system, the maximum permissible errors, in excess or in deficiency, at the initial verification of this system, under the normal working conditions and within the working limits specified in the certificate of approval, are laid down by the following table, in terms of the measured quantities : >PIC FILE= "T0011029">         2. However, the maximum permissible error on the maximum delivery is double the value laid down in item 1 of Chapter II and, whatever might be the measured quantity, the maximum permissible error is never less than that permitted on the minimum delivery.       3. Because of difficulties inherent in the testing facilities, the maximum permissible errors are double those given in items 1 and 2 of Chapter II where these are applicable to measuring equipment for liquid gases or other liquids measured at a temperature below -10 ºC or above +50 ºC, as well as for equipment for which the minimum rate of flow is not greater than 1 litre per hour.       4. If, on initial verification, the errors are all of the same sense, one at least amongst them must not exceed the limits laid down in item 7.1 of Chapter I.


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31975L0324

Council Directive 75/324/EEC of 20 May 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers

Official Journal L 147 , 09/06/1975 P. 0040 - 0047 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 4 P. 0125  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 3 P. 0092  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 4 P. 0125  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 4 P. 0119  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 4 P. 0119

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 20 May 1975  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers  (75/324/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;  Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1);  Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2);  Whereas, in certain Member States, aerosol dispensers are required to comply with certain mandatory technical specifications ; whereas such specifications differ from one Member State to another and, by so doing, hinder trade within the Community;  Whereas these barriers to the establishment and functioning of the common market can be removed if all the Member States adopt the same specifications, either in addition to or in place of those laid down in their present laws, and whereas these specifications must relate, more particularly, to the manufacture, filling and nominal capacities of aerosol dispensers;  Whereas, at the present stage of technical progress, the field of application of this Directive should be limited to aerosol dispensers made of metal, glass or plastic;  Whereas the technical specifications listed in the Annex to this Directive will need to be promptly adapted in line with technical progress ; whereas, to facilitate the implementation of the appropriate necessary measures, a procedure should be laid down for close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission within a Committee on the adaptation to technical progress of the Directive on aerosol dispensers;  Whereas it is possible that some aerosol dispensers placed on the market may represent a safety risk even though they satisfy the requirements of this Directive and of the Annex thereto ; whereas a procedure should therefore be laid down to obviate this risk,  HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 This Directive shall apply to aerosol dispensers as defined in Article 2, with the exception of those with a maximum capacity of less than 50 ml, and those with a maximum capacity greater than that specified in points 3.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 5.1 and 5.2 respectively of the Annex to this Directive.   Article 2 For the purpose of this Directive, the term "aerosol dispenser" shall mean any non-reusable container made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state.   Article 3 The person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers shall affix the symbol "3" (inverted epsilon) to aerosol dispensers, as proof that they satisfy the requirements of this Directive and the Annex thereto.   Article 4 The Member States may not, for reasons related to the requirements laid down in this Directive and the Annex thereto, refuse, prohibit or restrict the marketing of any aerosol dispenser which complies with the requirements of this Directive and the Annex thereto.  (1)OJ No C 83, 11.10.1973, p. 24. (2)OJ No C 101, 23.11.1973, p. 28.    Article 5 The amendments required to adapt to technical progress the Annex to this Directive shall be adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 7.   Article 6 1. A committee on the adaptation to technical progress of the Directive on aerosol dispensers, hereinafter called the "Committee", is hereby set up and shall consist of representatives of the Member States with a Commission representative as Chairman.  2. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.   Article 7 1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, the matter shall be referred to the Committee by its Chairman, either on his own initiative or at the request of the representative of a Member State.  2. The Commission representative shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a period of two months. Opinions shall be adopted by a majority of 41 votes, the votes of the Member States being weighted as provided in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty. The Chairman shall not vote.  3.    (a) The Commission shall adopt the proposed measures where they are in accordance with the Opinion of the Committee.       (b) Where the proposed measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall without delay propose to the Council the measures to be adopted. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.       (c) If the Council has not acted within three months of the proposal's being submitted to it, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission.         Article 8 1. Without prejudice to other Community Directives, in particular to Directives on dangerous substances and preparations, each aerosol dispenser or, where particulars cannot be put on the aerosol dispenser due to its small dimensions (maximum capacity of 150 ml or less) a label attached thereto must bear the following particulars in visible, legible and indelible characters:    (a) the name and address or trade mark of the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser,       (b) the symbol "3" (inverted epsilon) certifying conformity with the requirements of this Directive,       (c) code markings enabling the filling batch to be identified,       (d) the details referred to in point 2.2 of the Annex,       (e) the net contents by weight and by volume.         2. Member States may make the marketing of aerosol dispensers in their territory conditional on the use of their national language or languages for the wording on the label.   Article 9 Member States shall take all necessary measures to prevent the use on aerosol dispensers of markings or inscriptions which might be confused with the symbol "3" (inverted epsilon).   Article 10 1. If a Member State notes, on the basis of a substantive justification, that one or more aerosol dispensers, although complying with the requirements of the Directive, represent a hazard to safety or health, it may provisionally prohibit the sale of the dispenser or dispensers in its territory or subject it or them to special conditions. It shall immediately inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof, stating the grounds for its decision.  2. The Commission shall, within six weeks, consult the Member States concerned, following which it shall deliver its opinion without delay and take the appropriate steps.  3. If the Commission is of the opinion that technical adaptations to the Directive are necessary, such adaptations shall be adopted by either the Commission or the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7. In that case, the Member State having adopted safeguard measures may maintain them until the entry into force of the adaptations.    Article 11 1. The Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within 18 months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.   Article 12 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 20 May 1975.  For the Council  The President  R. RYAN     ANNEX    1. DEFINITIONS      1.1. Pressures  "Pressures" means the internal pressures expressed in bars (relative pressures).           1.2. Test pressure  "Test pressure" means the pressure to which an unfilled aerosol dispenser container may be subjected for 25 seconds without any leakage being caused or, in the case of metal or plastic containers, any visible or permanent distortion except as allowed under 6.1.1.2.           1.3. Bursting pressure  "Bursting pressure" means the minimum pressure which causes the aerosol dispenser container to burst or rupture.           1.4. Total capacity of the container  "Total capacity of the container" means the volume in millilitres of an open container up to the rim of the opening.           1.5. Net capacity  "Net capacity" means the volume in millilitres of a filled and closed aerosol dispenser.           1.6. Volume of liquid phase  "Volume of liquid phase" means the volume of the non-gaseous phases in the filled and closed aerosol dispenser.           1.7. Test conditions  "Test conditions" means the values of test and bursting pressures exerted hydraulically at 20º C (± 5º C).           1.8. Flammable contents   "Flammable contents" means:      (a) gases which are flammable in air at normal pressure;           (b) substances and preparations in liquid form which have a flash point less than, or equal to, 100º C.             The method of determining the flash point is defined in Annex V to Council Directive 67/548/EEC (1) of 27 June 1967 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling, of dangerous substances, as last amended by Directive 73/146/EEC (2);      2. GENERAL PROVISIONS      2.1. Construction and equipment        2.1.1. The filled aerosol dispenser must be such that, under normal conditions of use and storage, it complies with the provisions of this Annex.  (1)OJ No 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 167, 25.6.1973, p. 1.    2.1.2. The valve must enable the aerosol dispenser to be virtually hermetically sealed under normal conditions of storage or transport and must be protected, for example by means of a protective cap, against any unintentional opening and any deterioration.   2.1.3. There must be no possibility that the mechanical resistance of the aerosol dispenser can be impaired by the action of the substances contained in it, even during prolonged storage.   2.2. Inscriptions    Without prejudice to the Directives relating to dangerous substances and preparations, each aerosol dispenser or its packing shall be marked clearly and legibly as follows:   (a) "Pressurized container : protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50º C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.";   (b) "Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material", unless the aerosol dispenser is designed for that purpose;   (c) "Flammable" or the symbol of a naked flame if the contents include more than 45 % by weight, or more than 250 g of flammable components.         3. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS      3.1. Capacity  The total capacity of these containers may not exceed 1 000 ml.        3.1.1. Test pressure of the container    (a) For containers filled at a pressure of less than 6 77 bars at 50º C, the test pressure must be equal to at least 10 bars.   (b) For containers filled at a pressure equal to or greater than 6 77 bars at 50º C, the test pressure must be 50 % higher than the internal pressure at 50º C.     3.1.2. Filling At 50º C, the pressure in the aerosol dispenser must not exceed 12 bars, whatever kind of gas is used for filling.           3.1.3. Volume of the liquid phase   The volume of the liquid phase at 50º C must not exceed 87 % of the net capacity. However, for containers with a concave base which becomes convex before bursting, the volume of the liquid phase at 50º C may be as much as 95 % of the net capacity.                4. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GLASS AEROSOL DISPENSERS      4.1. Plastic coated or permanently protected containers  Containers of this type may be used for filling with compressed, liquefied or dissolved gas.        4.1.1. Capacity  The total capacity of such containers may not exceed 220 ml.                4.1.2. Coating  The coating must be a protective envelope of plastic or other suitable material, intended to prevent the risk of flying particles of glass if the container is accidently broken, and must be so designed that there are no flying particles of glass if the filled aerosol dispenser, brought to a temperature of 20º C, is dropped from a height of 1 78 m onto a concrete floor.               4.1.3. Test pressure of the container          (a) Containers used for filling with compressed or dissolved gas must resist a test pressure equal to at least 12 bars.                   (b) Containers used for filling with liquefied gas must resist a test pressure equal to at least 10 bars.                                  4.1.4. Filling          (a) Aerosol dispensers filled with compressed gas shall not be required to withstand a pressure of more than 9 bars at 50º C.                   (b) Aerosol dispensers filled with dissolved gas shall not be required to withstand a pressure of more than 8 bars at 50º C.                   (c) Aerosol dispensers containing liquefied gas or mixtures of liquefied gas shall not be required to withstand, at 20º C, pressures higher than those shown in the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0006903">   This table shows the pressure limits permitted at 20º C in relation to the percentage of gas.   Pressure limits for percentages of gas not shown in the table shall be extrapolated from it.               4.1.5. Volume of the liquid phase  At 50º C, the volume of the liquid phase of a filled aerosol dispenser must not exceed 90 % of the net capacity.            4.2. Unprotected glass containers   Aerosol dispensers using unprotected glass containers shall be filled exclusively with liquefied or dissolved gases.       4.2.1. Capacity  The total capacity of these containers may not exceed 150 ml.           4.2.2. Test pressure of the container  The test pressure of the container must be equal to at least 12 bars.           4.2.3. Filling        (a) Aerosol dispensers filled with dissolved gas shall not be required to withstand a pressure of more than 8 bars at 50º C.                (b) Aerosol dispensers containing liquefied gas shall not be required to withstand, at 20º C, pressures in excess of those shown in the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0006904">            This table shows the pressure limits permitted at 20º C in relation to the percentage of liquefied gas.   Pressure limits for percentages of gas not shown in the table shall be extrapolated from it.           4.2.4. Volume of the liquid phase   At 50º C, the volume of the liquid phase of an aerosol dispenser filled with liquefied or dissolved gas must not exceed 90 % of the net capacity.                     5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PLASTIC AEROSOL DISPENSERS      5.1. Plastic aerosol dispensers which may splinter on bursting shall be treated in the same way as unprotected glass aerosol dispensers.           5.2. Plastic aerosol dispensers which cannot splinter on bursting shall be treated in the same way as glass aerosol dispensers with a protective coating.              6. TESTS      6.1. Test requirements to be guaranteed by the person responsible for marketing        6.1.1. Hydraulic test on empty containers          6.1.1.1. Metal, glass or plastic aerosol dispensers must be able to withstand a hydraulic pressure test as laid down in 3.1.1, 4.1.3 and 4.2.2.                   6.1.1.2. Metal containers showing assymetrical or major distortions or other similar faults shall be rejected. A slight symmetrical distortion of the base or one affecting the profile of the upper casing shall be allowed provided that the container passes the bursting test.                                  6.1.2. Bursting test for empty metal containers  The person responsible for marketing must ensure that the bursting pressure of containers is at least 20 % higher than the test pressure laid down.               6.1.3. Dropping test for protected glass containers  The manufacturer must ensure that the containers satisfy the test requirements laid down in 4.1.2.           6.1.4. Individual inspection of filled aerosol dispensers   6.1.4.1.    (a) Each filled aerosol dispenser shall be immersed in a bath of water. The temperature of the water and the period of immersion must be such as to enable:   - the contents of the aerosol dispenser to reach a uniform temperature of 50º C or - the pressure in the aerosol dispenser to reach that exerted by its contents at a uniform temperature of 50º C.    (b) Any aerosol dispenser showing visible permanent distortion or a leak must be rejected.    6.1.4.2. However, any test system enabling a result equivalent to that of the water bath method to be obtained may be used by the person responsible for marketing, on his own responsibility and with the agreement of the Committee referred to in Article 6 of the Directive.     6.2. Examples of inspection tests which may be carried out by Member States   6.2.1. Test on unfilled containers The test pressure shall be applied for 25 seconds on five containers selected at random from a homogeneous batch of 2 500 unfilled containers, i.e. manufactured from the same materials by the same continuous batch manufacturing process, or from a batch constituting one hour's production. If any one of these containers does not pass the test, ten additional containers shall be drawn at random from the same batch and put through the same test. If any one of these aerosol containers does not pass the test, the whole batch shall be unsuitable for use.  6.2.2. Tests on filled aerosol dispensers Air and water-tightness inspection tests shall be carried out by immersing a representative number of filled aerosol dispensers in a bath of water. The temperature of the bath and the period of immersion must be such as to enable the contents of the aerosol dispenser to attain a uniform temperature of 50º C during the time required to ensure that there is no bursting or rupture. Any batch of aerosol dispensers which does not pass these tests must be considered unsuitable for use.


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31992L0088

Council Directive 92/88/EEC of 26 October 1992 amending Directive 74/63/EEC on undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition

Official Journal L 321 , 06/11/1992 P. 0024 - 0026 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 45 P. 0172  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 45 P. 0172

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/88/EEC  of 26 October 1992  amending Directive 74/63/EEC on undesirable substances and products in animal nutritionTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas experience has demonstrated that there are grounds for amending certain provisions of Directive 74/63/EEC (4);  Whereas, moreover, the restriction of the scope of Directive 74/63/EEC to animals belonging to species normally nourished and kept or consumed by man does not rule out the possibility that feedingstuffs containing undesirable substances or products  might be distributed to animals living freely in the wild;  Whereas it is accordingly advisable that the definition of the term 'animals' should in future cover species living freely in the wild in order that all feedingstuffs conform to the requirements prescribed by Directive 74/63/EEC;  Whereas Directive 74/63/EEC must apply to raw materials and feedingstuffs from the date of their introduction into the Community; whereas it should therefore be stipulated that the maximum levels of undesirable substances or products set apply in  general from the date on which the raw materials and feedingstuffs are put into circulation, including all stages of marketing, and in particular from the date of their importation;  Whereas it is advisable to establish the principle that raw materials used in animal nutrition must be sound, genuine and of merchantable quality; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to prohibit the use or putting into circulation of raw materials  which, because they contain too high a level of undesirable substances or products, result in the maximum levels for compound feedingstuffs laid down in Annex I to the Directive 74/63/EEC being exceeded;  Whereas Directive 74/63/EEC set maximum levels for certain substances or products undesirable in certain raw materials; whereas, for such a restriction to have full effect, namely a reduction in the total quantity of undesirable substances ingested by  animals, it is advisable to state clearly that the measure applies to all consignments immediately they are put into circulation in the Community; whereas it is therefore forbidden to mix severely contaminated consignements with other consignments of  raw material or with consignemnts of feedingstuffs in order to comply: with the maximum levels set by the Directive 74/63/EEC;  Whereas experience has shown that the information system introduced by the Directive 74/63/EEC within the official control departments should be improved so that Member States are also informed by operators of cases where the provisions of the Directive  are not complied with; whereas, in such cases, Member States will be required to take all measures to enable use in animal nutrition to be excluded; whereas Member States will, if appropriate, be obliged to ensure that the effected consignments of raw  materials or feedingstuffs is destroyed, if this has been decided by its owner;  Whereas the Community should apply to exporters to third countries at least the same rules on health as apply within the Community,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Directive 74/63/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  1. Article 2 (f) shall be replaced by the following:  '(f) animals: animals belonging to species normally nourished and kept or consumed by man as well as animals living freely in the wild in cases where they are nourished with feedingstuffs;'.  2. The following Article shall be inserted:  'Article 2a  1. Member States shall prescribe that raw materials may only be put into circulation in the Community if they are sound, genuine and of merchantable quality.  2. In particular, and subject ot the provisions in Part A of Annex II, raw materials cannot be considered as sound, genuine and of merchantable quality if the level of undesirable substances or products is so high as to make it impossible to respect the  maximum levels fixed for compound feedingstuffs in Annex I.'  3. In Article 3a (1) and (2) the word 'marketed' shall each time be replaced by the words 'put into circulation'.  4. The following Article shall be added:  'Article 3c  Member States shall prescribe that a consignment of a raw material detailed in Part A of Annex II with a content of an undesirable substance or product higher than the maximum level fixed in column 3 of the abovementioned Annex must not be mixed with  other consignments of raw material or with consignments of feedingstuffs.'  5. In Article 7 the words 'marketing restrictions' shall be replaced by the words 'restrictions on their circulation'.  6. Article 8 shall be amended as follows:  (a) the following paragraph shall be inserted:  '2a. Member States shall prescribe that where an operator (importer, producer, etc.) or a person who, by virtue of his professional activities, possesses, or has possessed, or has had direct contact with a consignment of raw materials or of  feedingstuffs and has knowledge to the effect that:  - the consignment of raw materials is unsuitable for any use in animal feedingstuffs because of contamination by an undesirable substance or product covered by this Directive, and therefore does not meet the provisions of Article 2a (1) and consequently  constitutes a serious risk for animal and public health;  - the consignment of feedingstuffs does not meet the provisions of Annex I, and therefore constitutes a serious risk for animal and public health;  such a person or operator shall immediately inform the official authorities even if the destruction of the consignment is envisaged.  After verifying the information received, Member States shall ensure that, in the case of a contaminated consignment, the measures necessary are taken to ensure that the consignment is not used in animal nutrition.  Member States shall ensure that the final destination of the contaminated consignment, including possible destruction, cannot have harmful effects on public or animal health or on the environment.'  (b) Paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:  '3. If a consignment of raw material or a consignment of feedingstuffs is likely to be sent to a Member State after it has been judged not to comply with the provisions of this Directive on account of an excessive content of undesirable substances or  products in another Member State, the latter Member State shall immediately give the other Member States and the Commission any useful information concerning that consignment.'  7. Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:  'Article 11  1. The Member States shall apply at least the provisions of this Directive to feedingstuffs intended for export to third countries.  2. Paragraph 1 does not affect the right of Member States to allow the re-exportation to the exporting third country of consignments of feedingstuffs which do not fulfil the requirements of this Directive.'  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force not later than 31 December 1993 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the provisions of this Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 26 October 1992. For the Council  The President  J. GUMMER   (1) OJ No C 288, 6. 11. 1991, p. 6 and OJ No C 260, 9. 10. 1992, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 241, 21. 9. 1992, p. 222. (3) OJ No C 79, 30. 3. 1992, p. 17. (4) OJ No L 38, 11. 2. 1974, p. 31. Last amended by Commission Directive 92/63/EEC. (OJ No L 221,  6. 8. 1992, p. 49).


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31986L0415

Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors

Official Journal L 240 , 26/08/1986 P. 0001 - 0018 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0238  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0238

COUNCIL DIRECTIVEof 24 July 1986on the  installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or  forestry tractors(86/415/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  100 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas the technical requirements with which wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors must comply  pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to the installation, location, operation and  identification of controls; Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore  necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements, either in addition to or in place of  their existing rules, in particular in order to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was the  subject of Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the  Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (3) as  last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal to be applied in respect of each tractor  type; Whereas the harmonization of these requirements is an obvious safety factor and, where the location  of the controls and the symbols used for them are concerned, makes it possible to surmount the  problem associated with indications in the various languages; Whereas the approximation of the national laws relating to wheeled agricultural or forestry  tractors entails recognition(1) OJ N° C 172, 13. 7. 1981, p. 108. (2) OJ N° C 189, 30. 7. 1981, p. 15. (3) OJ N° L 84, 28. 3. 1974, p. 10. by Member States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of common requirements, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 11.  'Agricultural or forestry tractors' means any motor vehicle,  fitted with wheels or endless tracks, having at least two axles, the main function of which lies in  its tractive power and which is specially designed to tow, push, carry or power certain tools,  machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use. It may be equipped to carry a load  or passengers. 2.  This Directive shall apply only to the tractors defined in paragraph 1, which are fitted with  pneumatic tyres and have at least two axles and a maximum design speed of between 6 and 30  kilometres per hour. Article 2N° Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval in  respect of a tractor, or refuse or prohibit its sale, registration, entry into service or use on  grounds relating to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls if the  latter satisfy the requirements set out in Annexes I, II, III and IV. Article 3This Directive shall not affect the right of Member States to specify - with due  observance of the Treaty - the requirements they deem necessary to ensure that workers  areprotected when using the tractors in question, provided this does not mean that the tractors  are modified in a way unspecified in this Directive. Article 4Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to technical progress  shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 74/150/EEC. Article 51.  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 October 1987. They shall  forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 2.  Member States shall ensure that the text of the main provisions of national law which they  adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1986. For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CLARKEWG:L333UMBE00.95FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 847 mm;    132 Zeilen;   4108 Zeichen; Bediener: MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................  ANNEX IDEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EEC-TYPE APPROVAL, EEC TYPE-APPROVAL1. DEFINITIONS1.1. Tractor type'Tractor type as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of  controls' means tractors which do not differ in such essential respects as regards those internal  fittings which may affect the location and identification of controls. 1.2. Control'Control' means any part which, when directly actuated, enables the state or functioning of  the tractor or of any equipment coupled to it to be changed. 2. APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL2.1. The application for type-approval of a tractor type, with regard to the installation, location,  operation and identification of controls, must be submitted by the tractor manufacturer or by his  authorized representative. 2.2. The application must be accompanied by three copies of a description (photos or drawings) of the  tractor parts covered by the requirements of this Directive. 2.3. A tractor representative of the type to be approved or such part or parts of the tractor as are  considered to be essential for carrying out the checks laid down in this Directive must be  submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval test. 3. EEC TYPE-APPROVALA certificate conforming to the model in Annex V should be attached to the EEC  type-approval certificate. EWG:L333UMBE01.95FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 257 mm;   24 Zeilen;   1433 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................  ANNEX IITECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1.1. The controls must be easily accessible and must not constitute a danger to the operator, who must  be able to actuate them without difficulty or risk; they must be so designed and laid out, or  protected, as to preclude any inadvertent switching operation or any unintentional triggering of a  movement or any other operation which might be dangerous. 1.2. For identification of the controls by means of symbols, the symbols used must conform to those  shown in Annex III. 1.3. Symbols other than those shown in Annex III may be used for other purposes, provided that there is  no danger of confusion with those shown in that Annex. 1.4. Symbols are deemed to conform if the proportionality of the dimensions shown in Annex IV is  respected. 1.5. The symbols must appear on or in the immediate proximity of the controls. 1.6. The symbols must stand out clearly against the background. 1.7. The controls must satisfy whatever particular requirements, insofar as they apply, are set out in  section 2 as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls. Other  arrangements are permitted, should a manufacturer provide evidence that they have an effect at  least equivalent to the requirements specified in this Directive. 2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. Starter controlIt must not be possible to start the engine if there is a risk that this might  cause an uncontrolled movement of the tractor. This requirement is deemed to be fulfilled if the engine cannot be started unless: - the gear change lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the gear ratio selection  lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the clutch mechanism is disengaged, or- the  hydrostatic device is in neutral position or depressurized, or- where hydraulic transmission is  fitted, the engagement device reverts automatically to a neutral position. 2.2. Engine shut-off control Actuating this device must stop the engine without sustained manual  effort; it must not be possible for the engine to start again automatically. Should the engine shut-off control not be combined with the starter control, it must be of a colour  contrasting clearly with the background and the other controls. If the shut-off control is a  button, it must be coloured red. 2.3. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROLIdentification of the control, where fitted, is mandatory. The  functioning of the differential lock must be clearly indicated, if this is not apparent from the  position of the control. 2.4. Three-point lifting mechanism control2.4.1. Either the three-point lifting mechanism controls must be fitted in such a way as to ensure that  lifting and lowering manoeuvres can be carried out safely, and/or automatic coupling parts should  be fitted on the attachment devices of the lifting equipment so that the presence of an operator  between thetractor and the equipment is not required. The presence of such a control, where  fitted, must be indicated. 2.4.2. The safety requirements for the lifting and lowering of the tools being carried are deemed to be  fulfilled where the following conditions are met: 2.4.2.1. Main controlsThe main controls and any linkage are arranged or protected in such a way that the  operator is unable to reach them if he is standing on the ground between the tractor and the  mounted implement, or external controls must be fitted; 2.4.2.2. External controls2.4.2.2.1. The controls must be laid out in such a way that the operator can actuate them from a non-dangerous  spot, for instance where the three-point hydraulic lift controls or the additional controls for the  lifting mechanism are located outside the vertical planes formed by the internal walls of the  mudguards, and2.4.2.2.2. The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which restrict the  amount of movement to a maximum of 100 millimetres each time the control is actuated. The  measurement points in this case are formed by the coupling points on the lower arms of the  three-point coupling, or2.4.2.2.3. The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which operate on the  dead-man's control; 2.4.2.3. Narrow tractorsIn the case of tractors with one driven axle having a fixed or adjustable minimum  track not exceeding 1 150 millimetres, the main controls must be located in front of the vertical  plane passing through the seat reference point, the seat being in a central position; 2.4.2.4. Other arrangements are permitted if the manufacturer provides evidence that they have an effect at  least equivalent to the requirements set out in 2.4.2.1., 2.4.2.2. and 2.4.2.3. EWG:L333UMBE02.94FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 511 mm;   72 Zeilen;   4777 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: C; Kunde: ................................  ANNEX IIISYMBOLS1. >START OF GRAPHIC>Starter control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>2. Engine speed control<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: continuous rotary  variation<?aeNF><?aeIC><?aeIL19,>continuous linear variation>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>3.  Engine shut-off control<?aeFN6>(Spark ignition engine and compression ignition engine)>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>4. Parking brake control<?aeVS1><?Þ"END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC> 5. Differential lock control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>6. Power take-off clutch  control<?aeFN18,><?aeIR19,>Signification: 'on' position<?aeNF><?aeIC><?aeIL19,>'off' position>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>7. Power take-off actuator and/or rotational-speed selector<?aeFN19,> Signification: unit disengaged and not actuated<?aeFN20,6><?aeIR19,>Signification: unit actuated but  not engaged<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>unit engaged and actuated>END OF GRAPHIC>NB: These symbols relate to the actuator and rotational-speed selector of a two-speed power take-off.  In Symbol N° 1 the selector is shown in neutral and disengaged; in Symbol N° 2 the power take-off  is seen to be set to rotate at 1 000 rpm, but not engaged, and in Symbol N° 3 it is engaged and  actuated at the rotational speed of 1 000 rpm. >START OF GRAPHIC>8. Lifting mechanism control<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: raised  position<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>lowered position<?aeIC><?aeFN2,8"END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC> 9. Switch for remote control of external services<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: 'on'  position<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>'off' position>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>10. Dipped-beam  headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>11. Direction-indicator lamp control>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>12. Hazard-warning control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>13.  Master lighting switch>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>14. Front position (side) lamps control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>15. Main-beam headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>16. Front fog lamp control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>17. Rear fog lamp(s)  control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>18. Parking lamp(s) control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>19. Working light control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>20. Windscreen wiper control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>21. Audible warning device control<?aeFN20,4"END OF GRAPHIC> EWG:L333UMBE03.96FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 2795 mm;   46 Zeilen;   2106 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: 37208, L 333 Umb Engl. 03        ANNEX IVCONSTRUCTION OF THE BASIC MODEL FOR THE SYMBOLS SHOWN IN ANNEX III>START OF  GRAPHIC><?aeFN19,><?aa8K>Figure 1>END OF GRAPHIC>Basic modelThe basic model consists of: 1.  a basic square measuring 50 × 50 mm, the dimension (a) being equal to the nominal dimension (a)  of the original; 2.  a basic circle, 56 mm in diameter, having approximately the same surface area as the basic  square (1); 3.  a second circle, 50 mm in diameter, inscribed within the basic square (1); 4.  a second square whose right angles are situated on the basic circle (2) and whose sides are  parallel to the sides of the basic square (1); 5.  and 6. two rectangles having the same surface area as the basic square (1); their respective  sides are perpendicular and each of them is constructed in such a way as to intersect the opposite  sides of the basic square at symmetrical points; 7.  a third square whose sides pass through the points of intersection of the basic square (1) and  of the basic circle (2) and are inclined at an angle of 45g, thus giving the largest horizontal and  vertical dimensions of the basic model; 8.  an irregular octagon formed by lines inclined at an angle of 30g to the sides of the square  (7). The basic model is situated on a 12,5 mm gauge grid which coincides with the basic square (1). EWG:L333UMBE04.94FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 261 mm;   22 Zeilen;   1336 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................  ANNEX VMODELMaximum format: DIN A4 (210 x 297 mm) Name ofadministrationANNEX TO  THE EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A TRACTOR TYPE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION, LOCATION,  OPERATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS(Article 4(2) and Article 10 of Council Directive  74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the  type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors)EEC-type approval No .  1.  Trade name or mark of the tractor . .  2.  Tractor type .  3.  Name and address of manufacturer . . .  4.  Where applicable, name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative . . .  5.  Brief description of the tractor type with regard to the installation, location, operation and  identification of controls . .  6.  Date tractor submitted for type-approval .  7.  Technical service conducting type-approval tests .  8.  Date of report issued by that service .  9.  Number of report issued by that service . 10.  Type-approval as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls  has been granted/refused (¹)11.  Place . 12.  Date . 13.  Signature . 14.  The following drawings, bearing the abovementioned type-approval number, are attached to this  communication: A set of drawings of the controls and of the tractor components regarded as relevant for the  purposes of Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation  and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors. These drawings will be supplied to the competent authorities of the other Member States at their  express request. 15.  Comments if any . . . (¹) Delete where inapplicable. EWG:L333UMBE05.96FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 260 mm;   47 Zeilen;   1767 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: 37208 England L 333


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Council Directive 73/362/EEC of 19 November 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length

Official Journal L 335 , 05/12/1973 P. 0056 - 0063 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 3 P. 0173  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 2 P. 0146  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 3 P. 0173  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 3 P. 0098  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 3 P. 0098

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 19 November 1973  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length  (73/362/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;  Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;  Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;  Whereas in the Member States the construction and methods of control of material measures of length are subject to mandatory provisions which differ from one Member State to another and consequently hinder trade in such measures ; whereas it is therefore necessary to approximate these provisions;  Whereas the Council Directive of 26 July 1971 (1) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to provisions both for measuring instruments and methods of metrological control has laid down the EEC pattern approval and EEC initial verification procedures for measuring instruments ; whereas in accordance with that Directive, the technical requirements should be laid down which must be fulfilled by material measures of length in order that they may be imported, marketed and freely used after they have been subject to controls and the marks and symbols laid down have been affixed to them,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 This Directive applies to the material measures of length specified in the Annex.   Article 2 Those instruments for measuring length which may bear EEC marks and symbols are described in the Annex. They shall be subject to EEC pattern approval and shall be submitted to EEC initial verification.   Article 3 No Member State may refuse, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or entry into service of material measures of length bearing the EEC pattern approval symbol and the EEC initial verification mark.   Article 4 1. Member States shall put into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification, and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission.   Article 5 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 19 November 1973.  For the Council  The President  Ib FREDERIKSEN  (1)OJ No L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 1.     ANNEX    1. Definitions      1.1. Material measures of length hereinafter called "measures of length" are instruments comprising scale-marks whose distances are given in legal units of length.           1.2. The "nominal length" of a measure of length is the length by which that measure is designated.           1.3. The principal scale-marks are the two marks whose distance apart represents the "nominal length" of the measure.           1.4. The scale of the measure of length is formed by the principal scale-marks and the other marks.           1.5. A measure of length is described as:        1.5.1. - an end measure when the principal scale-marks are formed by two surfaces;               1.5.2. - a line measure when the principal scale-marks are formed by two lines, holes or marks;               1.5.3. - a composite measure when one of the principal scale-marks is a surface and the other a line, hole or mark.                                 2. Materials  Measures of length and their supplementary appliances shall be made of materials which are sufficiently durable, stable and resistant to environmental influences under normal conditions of use.  The qualities of the materials used must be such that:      2.1. in normal use at temperatures not more than 8 ºC above or below the reference temperature, variations in length are not greater than the maximum permissible errors.           2.2. for measures which have to be used under a specified tractive force, an increase or decrease of 10 % in that force does not produce a variation in length exceeding the maximum permissible error.                  3. Construction      3.1. Measures of length and their supplementary appliances shall be well and solidly constructed and carefully finished.           3.2. The transverse section of measures of length shall be of such dimensions and shape that, under normal conditions of use, it enables measurements to be made with the accuracy required for the class of accuracy to which the measure in question belongs.           3.3. The terminal surfaces of end measures of length shall be flat. These terminal surfaces and the lines must be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the measure.           3.4. The terminal surfaces of end or composite measures, made of wood or other material of durability equal to or less than that of wood shall be formed by a band or tip which is resistant to wear and impact and suitably fixed to the measure.            3.5. Supplementary appliances, such as one or more fixed or movable hooks, rings, handles, plates, pins, tongues, winders, or verniers, which facilitate the use of the measure and extend its use, are permissible on condition that they cannot cause confusion. They shall be designed and fixed to the measure in such a way that in normal conditions of use, they cannot in practice increase the inaccuracy of measurement.           3.6. Tape measures shall be made so that when the tape is stretched out on a flat surface its edges are straight and parallel.           3.7. The winding appliances of tape measures shall be made in such a way that they do not cause any permanent deformation of the tape.                  4. Graduation and numbering      4.1. The graduation and numbering shall be clear, regular, indelible and carried out in such a way that they enable a sure, simple and unambiguous reading to be made.           4.2. The value of the scale interval shall be in the form 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n metres, the power of "n" being a positive or negative whole number or zero.  It shall, at most, be equal to:        - 1 cm on measures of a nominal length less than or equal to 2 mm,               - 10 cm if the nominal length is over 2 m and less than 10 m,               - 20 cm if the nominal length is over or equal to 10 m and less than 50 m,               - 50 cm if the nominal length is over or equal to 50 m.                 However these values may be exceeded for specific uses subject to justification at the time of requesting pattern approval and the indication on the measure of the specific use for which it is reserved.           4.3. When the scale marks are lines, these shall be straight, perpendicular to the axis of the measure of length and all of the same thickness, constant throughout their length. The length of the lines shall be related to the corresponding unit of measurement. The lines shall be such that they form a distinct and clear scale and that their thickness does not cause any inaccuracy of measurement.           4.4. Certain sections of the scale, especially towards the ends, may be subdivided into decimal submultiples of the scale-interval adopted for the whole measure. In that case, the thickness of the lines may be less in the areas of reduced scale-intervals than in the rest of the measure.           4.5. The scale-marks may also be formed by holes if the value of the scale-interval is above or equal to one centimetre, or by other marks if the value of the scale-interval is above or equal to one decimetre, provided that these marks ensure a sufficiently exact reading, taking into account the class of accurary to which the measure belongs.           4.6. The numbering may be continuous or repetitive. In the case referred to in item 4.4 the numbering in the areas of reduced scale-interval may be different from that of the rest of the measure. The position, size, shape, colour and contrast of the numbers shall be adapted to the scale and to the scale-marks to which they relate.  Whatever the value of the scale-interval fixed in item 4.2 the numbered scale-marks shall be numbered in metres, in decimetres, in centimetres or in millimetres without indication of the corresponding symbol.  The number of numbered scale-marks shall be such that the reading is not ambiguous.   When the numbering unit is other than the metre, the metre scale-marks may however be numbered in metres. The numbers of the metres shall then be followed by the symbol "m".  In addition, the number of preceding metres may be repeated in the same way in front of the other numbered scale-marks.  When the value of the interval of a scale with lines is in the form of 2 × 10n and not less than 2 centimetres, all the scale-marks shall be numbered.           4.7. When a measure carries more than one scale, the scale-intervals may be different, and the numbering may increase in the same direction or the opposite direction.                  5. Nominal length      5.1. The nominal length of the measures shall be one of the following values : 0 75 - 1 - 1 75 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 m, or a complete multiple of 5 metres.           5.2. However, other values may be authorized for specific uses provided that the need to use a measure of such nominal length is justified at the time of the request for pattern approval, and that the specific use for which it is reserved is indicated on the measure.           5.3. Some of the nominal lengths in subparagraph 5.1 are not allowed for the measures referred to in paragraph 9.4.2.                  6. Inscriptions      6.1. The following inscriptions shall appear on measures of length:        6.1.1. Inscriptions, compulsory in all cases:          6.1.1.1. nominal length;                   6.1.1.2. manufacturer's identification mark or his trade name;                   6.1.1.3. indication of the class of accuracy : I, II or III;                   6.1.1.4. EEC pattern approval sign.                                  6.1.2. Inscriptions, compulsory in certain cases:          6.1.2.1. reference temperature if it is other than 20 ºC;                   6.1.2.2. tractive force;                   6.1.2.3. specific use for which the measure is reserved in the cases provided for in points 4.2 and 5.2.                                             6.2. The nominal length, the tension and the temperature shall be expressed in units of measurement authorized by the Council Directive of 18 October 1971 (1) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement, or in one of their decimal multiples or submultiples, followed by the corresponding legal symbol.           6.3. All these inscriptions shall be given visibly and legibly from the beginning of the measure onwards. >PIC FILE= "T0004982">   (1)OJ No L 243, 29.10.1971, p. 29.    6.5. In addition, measures may bear other details of a non-metrological nature otherwise laid down by regulation or authorized by the competent national authority.   6.6. If the inscriptions are not in code, they shall be expressed in the official languages of the Member States of destination.   6.7. Advertising inscriptions may appear on measures of length provided that their positioning satisfies the provisions laid down in point 6.8.   6.8. The inscriptions, including advertising inscriptions, shall be arranged in such a way that they in no way interfere with the use of the instrument as a measure. The obligatory inscriptions, with the exception of the EEC pattern approval sign, and the location of advertising inscriptions shall appear on the model which is the subject of the EEC pattern approval.       7. Maximum permissible errors      7.1. The measures of length defined in this Directive shall be divided into three classes, designated I, II and III, according to their degree of accuracy.  In EEC initial verification of measures of length, the maximum permissible error, plus or minus on the nominal length or on the distance between any two scale marks of a measure of length, shall be expressed as a function of the length in question by a formula in the form (a + b L) millimetres in which:        - L is the length in question, rounded up to the next whole metre above;               - "a" and "b" are coefficients fixed for each class of accuracy according to the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0004945">                           7.2. However, the maximum permissible errors, plus or minus, on the length of the intervals between the axes of two consecutive scale-marks and the maximum permissible difference between the lengths "i" of two consecutive intervals shall be fixed for each class of accuracy according to the following table: >PIC FILE= "T0004946">            7.3. In addition, for an end measure of length, or a composite measure, the maximum permissible error, plus or minus, on the length of the terminal interval bounded by a surface shall be increased:         - by 0 71 mm for measures of class I;               - by 0 72 mm for measures of class II;               - by 0 73 mm for measures of class III.                          7.4. The maximum permissible error for measures in service shall be equal to twice the maximum permissible error in the initial verification fixed in paragraph 7.1.           7.5. The maximum permissible errors shall be subject to the following reference conditions:   7.5.1.      The reference temperature shall normally be 20 ºC. However, for certain measures specified in item 9 below, a different reference temperature may exceptionally be adopted.    7.5.2. Measures of length for which a tractive force is indicated in item 9 below, shall undergo tests, sustained over the whole length under inspection, in practice without friction, on a horizontal plane and under the tractive force indicated on the measure.       8. Verification marks  Every measure of length shall be constructed in such a way that it is able to receive the verification marks laid down by the Council Directive of 26 July 1971, on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions, for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control. A place must be provided for this purpose near the beginning of the measure.       9. Different kinds of measures of length referred to by the Directive      9.1. Fibre glass and plastic end, line or composite measures, tape measures.  Nominal length between 0 75 and 50 metres.  The tractive force, of about 20 N, shall be indicated.  The free ends of end and composite measures shall be provided with a band or tip resistant to wear.  These measures shall belong to classes of accuracy I, II or III.           9.2. Measures made in one piece, rigid or semi-rigid in metal or other material (for measurements not requiring particular care).  Nominal length between 0 75 and 5 metres.  These measures shall belong to accuracy class II.           9.3. Folding measures made of metal or other material.  Nominal length between 0 75 and 5 metres.  The parts shall have equal lengths between joints.  Their jointing and their alignment in the open position shall be ensured by an effective device so constructed as not to cause an additional error at the joint exceeding 0 73 mm, for measures in classes of accuracy I and II and 0 75 mm for measures in class III.  These measures shall belong to classes of accuracy I, II or III.           9.4. Steel tape measures        9.4.1. Small end, line or composite measures on a winder.  Nominal length of between 0.5 and 5 metres.   These measures may be contained in a case, one of whose dimensions may be included in the part used for measuring, particularly for measuring internal dimensions.  The free end of these measures shall be provided with a fixed or sliding hook or tongue.  These measures shall belong to the classes of accuracy I or II.               9.4.2. Large end or line measures, designed for measuring lengths greater than the nominal length of the measure.  Nominal length : 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 metres.  The tractive force, of about 50 N, shall be shown on the measure.  These measures shall be equipped with handles or rings at the two ends.  If the handles are included in the nominal length, they shall be constructed in such a way that their jointing does not introduce any inaccuracy of measurement.  These measures shall belong to classes of accuracy I or II.               9.4.3. Large line or composite measures on a winder not designed for the measuring of lengths greater than the nominal length.  Nominal length between 5 and 100 metres.  The tractive force, of about 50 N, shall be shown on the measure.  The free end shall include a handle or ring which shall not be included in the nominal length.  These measures shall belong to classes of accuracy I or II.               9.4.4. Composite dip-tapes with sinkers, used for checking the level of liquids.   Nominal length between 5 and 50 metres.  The reference temperature may, in certain cases, be other than 20 ºC.  The tractive force must be shown on the measure. This tractive force shall be equal to the weight of the sinker. The sinker must bear an indication of its mass.  The principal scale-mark, beginning the scale, shall be constituted by the base of a sinker of appropriate shape, sufficiently heavy to extend the tape correctly and shall be made of a material not liable to cause sparks on impact.  The sinker shall be attached to the tape in a fixed or detachable way so that this attachment or jointing does not introduce any inaccuracy of measurement.  The entire length of the tape shall be graduated in millimetres and shall continue on one flat side of the sinker.  The other end of the measure may be equipped with a winder.  These measures shall belong to the classes of accuracy I or II.  However, the maximum permissible error of the instrument in position for use with the sinker shall never be less than 0 76 mm.                    9.5. Measures of length made of metal in one piece for careful measurement:        - rigid or semi-rigid (nominal length between 0 75 and 5 m) used particularly as dipsticks,               - flexible (nominal length between 1 and 200 m).                  The reference temperature may, in certain cases, be other than 20 ºC.   The end of rigid measuring-rods shall be provided with a heel or tip which is resistant to impact and wear.  The free end of flexible measures may be provided with a ring, handle or hook not included in the nominal length.  The tractive force, of around 50 N, shall be shown on flexible measures.  These measures shall belong to classes of accuracy I or II.