LACORS Guidance 2009-10 Appendix 2 , item 190. PDF 43 KB

LACORS Costing Guidance 2009-20101. The LACORS Costing Guidance is presented solely as guidance to localauthorities and its use is not mandatory.2. Costings have been increased by 5.0 % over 2008/09 rates. This is in accordancewith the RPI (Retail Price Index) figure published in October 2008 by NationalStatistics, for the year to September 2007.3. The 2009/10 guidance is based on a chargeable rate of £67.57 per officer perhour, designed to facilitate full cost recovery for metrological activity.4. For any work not covered by this guidance, or which varies significantly or iscarried out in exceptional circumstances, an appropriate charge may be calculatedas a surcharge to the hourly rate.5. When a visit is made by a Trading Standards Officer to any premises for thepurpose of carrying out any of the functions or activities listed below, each visitmay be subject to a minimum charge of £67.57 per Officer per visit regardless ofthe nature or amount of work requested or completed. Warning: At present,LACORS has not established the legal position regarding the charging of aminimum fee in the case of cancellation or curtailment of the work to be carried out(i.e. a ‘call-out’ or cancellation charge). If such a fee is charged, it may be subjectto a legal challenge.6. Visits carried out partly or entirely outside of normal office hours may incur asurcharge of 50% of the standard fee or of the standard hourly rate per Officer perhour.7. The guidance relates to the cost of testing single items. Authorities should not beinhibited from departing from the quoted fee in locally determined circumstances.Discounted fees may be appropriate, for example, in the following circumstances:a. Where more than a single item is submitted on one occasion andparticularly where large quantities are involved;b. Where facilities, equipment or assistance are provided by the submitter byprior arrangement;c. Where no officer travelling time is involved.8. Previous discussions with HM Customs & Excise had concluded that fees, with theexception of those put forward for the purposes of Section 74 of the Weights andMeasures Act 1985, were NOT subject to VAT. This is because the work of localauthorities was classified as a 'non-business' activity. However, the situation hasnow changed. Where applicable, VAT is included in the guidance provided. SeeCustoms & Excise Notice 749 – Local Authorities and similar bodies (April 2002)

NAWINot exceeding 1 tonne £88.89 ea YesExceeding 1 tonne to 10 tonneExceeding 10 tonnesWhen testing instruments incorporating remotedisplay or printing facilities, and wherecompletion of the test requires a secondperson or a second series of tests by the sameperson, an additional fee may be charged£137.60 ea Yes£301.19 ea Yes50%surchargeNote: When supplying specialist equipment (including but not limited to weighbridge test unit, vanand test weights, etc) an additional fee may be charged hourly, daily or per appointment, according tocircumstanceF. Measuring Instruments for Intoxicating LiquorYesNot exceeding 150ml £14.65 ea YesOther £16.92 ea YesG. Measuring Instruments for Liquid Fuel and LubricantsContainer type (not subdivided) £61.41 ea YesSingle/multi-outlets (nozzles)First nozzle tested, per site£100.17 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988Each additional nozzle tested £61.54 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988Testing of peripheral electronic equipment on aseparate visit (per site)Testing of credit card acceptor (per unit,regardless of no. of slots/nozzles/pumps)H. Road Tanker Fuel Measuring Equipment (Above 100 Litres)Meter measuring systemsWet hose with two testing liquidsWet hose with three testing liquids£67.57 ph Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£67.57 ph Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£215.00 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£250.82 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)

Dry hose with two testing liquidsDry hose with three testing liquidsWet/dry hose with two testing liquidsWet/dry hose with three testing liquidsDipstick measuring systemsUp to 7,600 litres (for calibration of eachcompartment and production of chart)Over 7,600 litres, basic fee, plus additionalchargeRegs 1988£238.86 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988 Requirements) Regs1988£274.84 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£334.46 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£358.32 ea Yes, unless under the MeasuringInstruments (EEC Requirements)Regs 1988£146.30 ea Yes£67.57 ph YesInitial dipstick £16.92 ea YesSpare dipstick £16.92 ea YesReplacement dipstick (including examination ofcompartment)I. Certificate of errorsFor supplying a certificate containing results oferrors found on testing (certificate suppliedupon request of the submitter; fee applieswhen no other fee is payable).£37.17 ea Yes£34.04 ea Yes