Generate a random sample

The random sampling application generates one or more samples from an electricity or natural gas meter lot. Generate a random sample to:

  • verify or reverify electricity and natural gas meter lots
  • audit the results of an authorized service provider's verification or reverification of a meter lot
  • assess the conformity of meter lots to extend the initially granted seal period

Users

The application is intended for:

  • authorized service providers recognized to verify or reverify meters in the electricity or natural gas sector
  • electricity or natural gas utilities
  • Measurement Canada inspectors auditing an authorized service provider

Before you start

You will need the following information to generate a random sample:

  • operator's name
  • lot identifier (e.g. ABC-2007-01)
  • sampling type
  • sample size
  • lot size