[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-665015-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":80,"doc-detail-665015-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":73,"head_meta":75,"extra_data":77,"updated_unix":79},105,"en","weighbridge-format-specifications-trade-weighbridge-installation-guidance","WEIGHBRIDGE FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS - Trade weighbridge installation guidance","","Trade weighbridge format specifications outlining legal and practical site-planning requirements during installation. Covers above-ground, semi-pit, custom semi-pit, fully inground, multiple-deck, and relocatable weighbridges, with attention to ramp geometry, minimum clear spaces, foundation conditions, and drainage or sump functionality. Specifies conditions for approaches, load cell access, indicator placement distance, and walkway safety clearances. Notes when foliage prevention, concrete approach lengths, and exemption applications to the Trade Measurement Authority are needed.",{"@graph":14,"@context":72},[15,34,55],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/research-report/","Research & Report",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/weighbridge-format-specifications-trade-weighbridge-installation-guidance/665015/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/weighbridge-format-specifications-trade-weighbridge-installation-guidance/665015.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Danger Angel","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-30","2026-10-29",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":30},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",{"@type":56,"mainEntity":57},"FAQPage",[58,64,68],{"name":59,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":61},"What legal requirements must be considered when planning a trade weighbridge site?","Question",{"text":62,"@type":63},"Legal requirements for trade weighbridges are typically handled during installation, but planning must account for them to prevent later modifications from invalidating compliance.","Answer",{"name":65,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":66},"What are the approach and foundation requirements for different weighbridge lengths?",{"text":67,"@type":63},"Approaches must be level and in good condition. The first 3m of each approach must be concrete for weighbridges under 18m long, and the first 1m must be concrete for 18m or longer, with foundations free of standing water and debris.",{"name":69,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":70},"Where must the digital weight indicator be located, and what should be done if it cannot?",{"text":71,"@type":63},"The digital weight indicator must be 6m or less from the weighbridge deck. If a greater distance is needed, an exemption application to the Trade Measurement Authority must be made and accepted.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":74,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":76,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":78,"site_id":7},665015,1793285649,{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":82},"success",[83,87,91,95,100,105,110,114,119,122,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":84,"show_sort_weight":85,"slug":86},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":88,"show_sort_weight":89,"slug":90},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":92,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":106,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":107,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":112,"slug":113},8,30,"research-report",{"id":115,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":116,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":118},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":117,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":121},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":123,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":123,"slug":125},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":131},{"doc_id":78,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":111,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":30,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":79,"read_time":108},962090769052,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_9964176cb1d06d4a9deccf72a44ae3dc","WEIGHBRIDGE FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPAGE  \nWEIGHBRIDGE TERMINOLOGY .....................................................................2  \nABOVE GROUND WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS .........................3  \nSEMI-PIT WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS.......................................... 4  \nCUSTOM SEMI-PIT WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS .......................5  \nCUSTOM SEMI-PIT VARIATION ..................................................................... 6  \nFULLY INGROUND WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS.......................7  \nMULTIPLE-DECK WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS...........................8  \nRELOCATABLE WEIGHBRIDGE CONSIDERATIONS ............................ 9  \nADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES .................................................... 11  \nWEIGHBRIDGE ALTERNATIVES ...................................................................15  \nWEIGHBRIDGE TERMINOLOGY AND LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS  \nDECK SURFACE  \nMAIN BEAMS  \nABOVE GROUND WEIGHBRIDGE EXAMPLE  \nRAMP  \nAPPROACH AND  \nEND WALL  \nSEMI-PIT  \nWEIGHBRIDGE EXAMPLE  \nThere are legal requirements for trade weighbridges that are usually catered for during the installation stage of the weighbridge. However, you should be aware of these requirements when planning a weighbridge site, as well as preventing future modifications to an installation that may nullify these requirements.  \n• The approaches must be level and in good condition (not pitted or rutted) .  \n• The first 3m (for a weighbridge less than 18m long) or first 1m (for a weighbridge 18m or longer) of each approach must be constructed of concrete.  \n• The foundation must be free from a build up of water and debris.  \n• The digital weight indicator must be 6m or less from the weighbridge deck. [Therefore, do not locate the indicator further than 6m unless an application for exemption is made to the Trade Measurement Authority and accepted] .  \n• If a fully inground weighbridge, all sumps and/or drainage pipes must be fully functional.  \n• If a portable weighbridge, the ground beneath the deck must be treated to prevent growth of foliage.  \n• If an above ground weighbridge, there must be a 0. 75m clear space along both sides of the weighbridge deck. The clearance must be of the same level as the foundation floor or lower, but never higher.[Therefore, never install structures within the 0. 75m clear space unless an application for exemption is made to the Trade Measurement Authority and accepted] .  \nAny enquiries can be made to the appropriate Trade Measurement Authority, or to Diverseco. Enquiries are welcomed by both organisations.  \nCopyright© -Intellectual Property of Diverseco Page 2 Revision: 06-2019  \nTYPE A  \nABOVE GROUND WEIGHBRIDGE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS  \nTOP VIEW  \nSITE DETERMINED ~~ ~~   \nTYP SLOPE 1:12 .5   \n~~ ~~ DECK LEVEL  \n~~ ~~ GROUND LEVEL  \nFRONT VIEW  \nWhen planning for an above-ground weighbridge, always include ramps and 0. 75m “clear-spaces” along both sides of the weighbridge deck, as shown below. This clear-space must be a minimum of 0. 75m wide and must be of the same plane as the foundation floor or lower. If either clear-space includes bare ground, treat the ground to prevent growth of foliage within the clear-space. Assuming the approach ramps are a 1:12 .5 incline, and the site is level from end to end, each ramp will be a minimum of 5m long. Add to this any vehicle’s turning circle requirements before and after each ramp, if any, and you will soon realise that above ground weighbridges claim the most surface area of a site than would any other type of weighbridge.  \nThe location of the weighbridge office or hut should also be considered. If it is to be located close to the weighbridge, it may need to be constructed on stumps. In this case, be careful of the office overhanging the bridge. Keep supports for the office atleast 0. 5m away from any nearby load cell locations. Also ensure load cells can be easily accessed by service personnel, if ever required.  \nO","cbCaipUnkhUqmam7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipUnkhUqmam7","pdf",1754464,16,"English","# Weighbridge Terminology\n## Above Ground Weighbridge Considerations\n## Semi-Pit Weighbridge Considerations\n## Custom Semi-Pit Weighbridge Considerations\n## Custom Semi-Pit Variation\n## Fully Inground Weighbridge Considerations\n## Multiple-Deck Weighbridge Considerations\n## Relocatable Weighbridge Considerations\n## Advantages and Disadvantages\n## Weighbridge Alternatives\n# Weighbridge Terminology and Legislative Requirements\n## Deck Surface\n## Main Beams\n## Above Ground Weighbridge Example\n## Ramp, Approach and End Wall\n## Semi-Pit Weighbridge Example","[{\"question\":\"What legal requirements must be considered when planning a trade weighbridge site?\",\"answer\":\"Legal requirements for trade weighbridges are typically handled during installation, but planning must account for them to prevent later modifications from invalidating compliance.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the approach and foundation requirements for different weighbridge lengths?\",\"answer\":\"Approaches must be level and in good condition. The first 3m of each approach must be concrete for weighbridges under 18m long, and the first 1m must be concrete for 18m or longer, with foundations free of standing water and debris.\"},{\"question\":\"Where must the digital weight indicator be located, and what should be done if it cannot?\",\"answer\":\"The digital weight indicator must be 6m or less from the weighbridge deck. If a greater distance is needed, an exemption application to the Trade Measurement Authority must be made and accepted.\"}]","WEIGHBRIDGE FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS - Trade weighbridge installation guidance | PDF"]