Type Approval Request Forms

The following forms must be submitted with:

  1. technical documentation describing the design, composition, construction and performance of the device,
  2. user manuals describing the installation and use of the device, and
  3. test results showing the device complies with applicable requirements.

Review the instructions for obtaining a type approval.

Do not ship your device to Measurement Canada until requested to do so.

For an approval recognised in Canada only

Complete the Type Approval Request Form (PDF, 2 pages, 725 KB).

If needed, provide the required information on meters retrofitted with automatic meter reading (AMR) or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) modules.

For an approval under the United States / Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement

Scales

Applies only to:

  • Electronic computing and non-computing bench and floor scales with a capacity up to 1000 kg (2000 lb)
  • Weighing/load receiving elements with a capacity of up to 1000 kg (2000 lb)
  • Electronic indicators (except those that are software based)
  • Mechanical scales up to 10 000 kg (20 000 lb)

Download and complete the US/Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement on Type Evaluation Scale form from the NTEP Applications page. [For additional information, consult NTEP Web site.]

Fuel Dispensers

Applies only to:

  • Gasoline and diesel dispensers
  • High-speed dispensers
  • Gasoline and diesel meters (for use in fuel dispensers and truck refuellers only)

Download and complete the US/Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement for Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser form from the NTEP Applications page. [For additional information, consult NTEP Web site.]

Or complete the form for type approval of Fuel dispensers (PDF, 134KB, 3 pages).