Article (10) Requirements for the Status of Use
1. If it is mandatory to measure the thermal energy consumed for domestic purposes,
it may be permitted to carry out these measurements using meters of class (3).
2. If it is mandatory to measure the thermal energy consumed for commercial
purposes or light industries, it may be permitted to carry out these measurements
using meters of class (2).
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3. It must be ensured that the special requirements set out in Article (3) relating to
operating conditions in this Annex are observed by the Supplier or the person legally
appointed to install the Meter so as to ensure that the Meter used is suitable for making
correct measurements of current or expected consumption.
4. For Smart Heat Meters, and for the purposes of requirements related to security in
the exchange of information and communication protocols, reference is made to the
legislation in force in the State and the standard specifications issued by the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
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Annex No. (5)
Sampling Table
First: Sampling Tables for Electricity, Water and Gas Meters:
1. For the purpose of confirming Electricity, Water and Gas Meters, Samples are taken
in accordance with Table (A-1) issued based on the International Organisation for
Legal Metrology Guide No. (e17-G020) and the international specification ISO2859-
2.
2. If the first sample does not pass the periodic confirmation requirements, another
sample of twice the size of the first sample may be tested.
Table (1-A)
NO Lot size Sample
size
Number of nonconforming meters Spare
utility
meters
Criteria for
acceptance of lot
(c)
Criteria for
rejection of lot
(d)
1.1 Up to 1200 50 1 2 10
1.2 1201-3200 80 3 4 16
1.3 3201-10000 125 5 6 25
1.4 10001-
35000
200 10 11 40
Second: Sampling Tables for Heat Meters:
For the purpose of confirming Electricity, Water and Gas Meters, samples are taken in
accordance with Table (A-2) issued based on the International Organisation for Legal
Metrology Guide No. (e17-G020) and the international specification ISO2859-2.
Table (A-2)
NO Lot size Number of nonconforming meters
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Sample
size
Criteria for
acceptance of lot
(c)
Criteria for
rejection of lot
(d)
Spare
meters
2.1 Up to 90 24 0 1 5
2.2 91-150 26 0 1 8
2.3 151-280 28 0 1 10
2.4 281-500 32 0 1 10
2.5 501-1200 50 1 2 10
2.6 1201-3200 80 3 4 16
2.7 3201-10000 125 5 6 25
2.8 10001-
35000
200 10 11 40
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Annex No. (6)
Compliance Models
Compliance Model (B)
Type Examination
1. It is part of the conformity assessment procedure through which the Concerned
Authority tests the technical design of an device and verifies and certifies that the
technical design of this device meets the requirements of this resolution to which it
applies.
2. The gender test can be done in one of the following ways:
A. Examination of a representative sample of the expected output of the complete
Measuring Device, called a production type check.
B. Assessing the adequacy of the technical design of the device by examining the
technical documents and supporting evidence referred to in Clause (3) of this form,
without examining a sample, is called a design type examination.
C. Assessing the adequacy of the technical design of the device by examining the
technical documents and supporting evidence referred to in Clause (3) of this form, in
addition to examining samples representative of the expected production, whether
the examination is conducted on the main part of the device or its sub-part. This type
combines production type examinations and design type examinations.
D. The Concerned Authority shall define the appropriate method it wishes to follow
and the samples required for the examinations referred to in the items contained in
this clause.
3. The Manufacturer shall submit a request for type testing to one Concerned
Authority of his choice, and the request shall contain the following:
A. Name and address of the Manufacturer. If the application is submitted by the
Supplier, the Concerned Authority shall also be provided with his name and address.
B. A written undertaking that this application has not been submitted with any other
Concerned Authority.
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C. The technical documents contained in Annex No. (8) of this resolution shall be
sufficient to enable the conformity assessment to be conducted, and include risk
analysis and data on the design and operation of the measurement department.
D. Representative samples of the expected production, and the Concerned Authority
may request additional samples when necessary to implement the testing programme.
E. Supporting evidence of the adequacy of the technical design solutions. This
supporting evidence shall mention any documents that were used, especially with
regard to the specifications contained in Annex (7) of this Resolution that were not
fully implemented. The supporting evidence shall also contain, when necessary, the
results of tests carried out based on other relevant technical specifications by a
laboratory appropriate to the Manufacturer, or by another testing laboratory that
carried out the tests on behalf of the Manufacturer and under its responsibility.
4. The Concerned Authority shall:
A. Regarding the device:
Examine technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the adequacy of
the technical design of the device.
B. Regarding the sample/samples:
(1) Confirm that the sample/samples have been manufactured in accordance with the
technical documents and identifying the elements that have been designed in
accordance with the provisions applicable to them from the specifications contained
in Appendix (7) of this resolution, in addition to the elements that have been designed
based on other related technical specifications.
(2) Conduct appropriate examinations and tests, or supervising their conduct, to
ensure that the Manufacturer, if it selects to apply the solutions contained in the
specifications contained in Appendix (7) of this resolution, has applied them correctly.
(3) Conduct appropriate examinations and tests, or supervising their conduct, to
ensure that the Manufacturer meets the basic requirements contained in this
resolution, in the event that the Manufacturer selects not to apply solutions not
included in the specifications set forth in Appendix (7) of this resolution, and selects
to apply the solutions contained in other related technical specifications.
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(4) Agree with the Manufacturer on the place where the examinations and tests will
be carried out for the other parts of the Measuring Device.
(5) Examine technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the adequacy
of the technical design of the other parts of the device.
5. The Concerned Authority shall prepare assessment report recording all the
procedures undertaken pursuant to Clause (4) of this form and their results, without
prejudice to its obligations towards the Ministry or the Competent Authorities. The
Concerned Authority shall also declare the contents of this report in full or in part, after
obtaining the approval of the Manufacturer.
6. If the type meets the requirements of this resolution, the Concerned Authority shall
issue a Type Test Certificate to the Manufacturer, which shall contain the name and
address of the Manufacturer, the results of the tests, the conditions (if necessary) of its
powers and the data necessary to identify the approved type. The Type Test Certificate
may also contain one or more Annexes. The Type Test Certificate and its Annexes shall
also include all the following information, which makes it possible to assess the
conformity of the Measuring Device manufactured in accordance with the type being
tested, especially with regard to metrological properties when it is properly adjusted
using appropriate methods:
A. Metrological properties of the device type.
B. Procedures required to ensure the integrity of the device (seal, unique number of
the software used, etc.).
C. Information about other elements necessary to identify the device and ensure its
theoretical external conformity to the type.
D. Any other information necessary to confirm the characteristics of the manufactured
device, if appropriate.
E. Regarding the device accessories, all information to ensure compatibility with other
accessories or with the Measuring Device itself.
7. The validity of the Type Test Certificate is for a period of (10) years from the date of
issue. It may be renewed for subsequent periods of (10) years each. If the type does
not meet the requirements related to it in this resolution, the Concerned Authority
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shall refuse to issue the Type Test Certificate, and shall inform the party submitting the
application of this, stating the reason for the refusal in detail.
8. The Concerned Authority shall be kept fully informed of any change in the
Measuring Device which consequently renders it non-compliant with this resolution,
and shall define whether the change in the Measuring Device requires further
investigation, and shall inform the Manufacturer accordingly.
9. The Manufacturer shall inform the Concerned Authority holding the technical
documentation for the Type Test Certificate of all changes to the approved type which
may affect the conformity of the device with the essential requirements of this
resolution or special circumstances of the validity of the certificate, which require
additional checks to be carried out in addition to those contained in the original Type
Test Certificate.
10. Each Concerned Authority shall provide the Ministry or the Competent Authorities
(Notifying Authority) with the Type Test Certificates it has issued, amended, specified
the scope of, suspended or cancelled, on a periodic basis or upon request.
11. The Ministry or other designated bodies shall have the right to obtain a copy of
such certificates, technical documents or results of examinations conducted by the
Concerned Authority.
12. The Concerned Authority shall retain a copy of the Type Test Certificate, its
Annexes and amendments, the technical documentation file, and the documents
submitted by the Manufacturer, until the expiry of the certificate validity.
13. The Manufacturer shall keep a copy of the Type Test Certificate, its attachments
and amendments, and the technical documentation file to be immediately available
upon request from the Competent Authorities for a period of (10) years from the date
of placing the device on the market. 14. The Supplier may submit the application in
accordance with Clause (3) of this form and meet the requirements set out in Clauses
(10،8) of this form, provided that they are supported by the Supplier obligations.
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Compliance Model (F)
Conformity to type based on product confirmation
Conformity to type based on product confirmation
1. It is a conformity assessment procedure during which the Manufacturer meets the
requirements stated in clauses (2), (5/A) and (6) of this form and guarantees and
declares its full responsibility that the Measuring Device manufactured by it, which
has been subject to the provisions of clause (3) of this form, conforms to the approved
type as indicated in the Type Test Certificate in addition to the requirements stated in
this resolution.
2. Manufacturing:
The Manufacturer shall take all necessary measures so that all manufacturing and
control operations ensure that the manufactured devices conform to the approved
type as indicated in the Type Test Certificate in addition to the requirements contained
in this resolution.
3. Confirmation:
The Concerned Authority selected by the Manufacturer shall carry out, or request the
appropriate examinations and tests to be carried out, to confirm that the device
conforms to the approved type as indicated in the Type Test Certificate in addition to
the requirements contained in this resolution.
The Manufacturer shall select one of the following two methods to confirm the
devices:
A. Confirm conformity by testing and inspecting each device, as indicated in Clause (4)
of this form.
B. Confirm conformity by statistical methods each device, as indicated in Clause (5) of
this form.
4. Confirm conformity by testing and checking each device:
A. All Measuring Devices shall be individually tested (device by device) and the
appropriate tests and examinations stipulated in the specifications set forth in Annex
(7) of this Resolution, and/or equivalent examinations stipulated in the relevant
technical specifications, shall be carried out in order to confirm the conformity of the
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manufactured devices to the approved type as indicated in the Type Test Certificate in
addition to the requirements contained in this Resolution.
B. In the event that the specifications set out in Appendix (7) of this resolution are not
available, the Concerned Authority shall define the appropriate tests that shall be
conducted.
C. The Concerned Authority shall issue Conformity Certificate for the tests and
examinations carried out, and shall affix its identification number, or permit its
affixation by the Manufacturer and under the responsibility of the Concerned
Authority.
D. The Manufacturer shall keep the Conformity Certificate available for inspection by
the Competent Authorities for a period of (10) years from the date of placing the device
on the market.
5. confirmation of conformity by statistical methods:
A. The Manufacturer shall take all necessary measures so that the manufacturing
process and its control ensure the homogeneity of the manufactured batch, and shall
provide Measuring Devices for confirmation in the form of homogeneous Inspection
Batches.
B. Random samples shall be taken in accordance with Paragraph (c) of this Clause, in
order to conduct appropriate tests and examinations on all of them individually, in
accordance with the specifications set forth in Annex (7) of this resolution, and/or
equivalent examinations stipulated in the relevant technical specifications, in order to
confirm the conformity of the manufactured devices to the approved type as indicated
in the Type Test Certificate in addition to the requirements contained in this resolution.
In the event that specifications are not available in Annex (7) of this resolution, the
Concerned Authority shall determine the appropriate examinations that must be
conducted.
C. The statistical procedure shall meet the following requirements:
1) A level of quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of (95%) with a non-
conformity of less than (1%).
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2) A level of quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of (5%) with a non-
conformity of less than (7%).
D. If Inspection Batch is accepted, the entire batch shall be considered approved except
for samples that fail during inspection.
(1) The Concerned Authority shall issue Conformity Certificate for the tests and
examinations carried out, and shall affix its identification number, or permit its
affixation by the Manufacturer and under the responsibility of the Concerned
Authority.
(2) The Manufacturer shall
