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§ 46.562. Accuracy of temperature measuring devices for ambient air and water.
(a) Accuracy range for Celsius-scaled or Celsius/Fahrenheit-scaled devices. Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5°C in the intended range of use.
(b) Accuracy for Fahrenheit-scaled devices. Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±3°F in the intended range of use.
Cross References This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 46.501 (relating to acceptability of food equipment certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification program); 7 Pa. Code § 46.671 (relating to equipment: good repair and proper adjustment); and 7 Pa. Code § 46.691 (relating to utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices: repair and calibration).
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