Approval of a type of measuring instrument manufactured in the Czech Republic

What do you need when solving the service electronically

For type approval, an application including the following must be submitted:

• identification data for the applicant (name, address, correspondence address, company ID number, contact person),
• identification data for the manufacturer (name, address, correspondence address, company ID number, contact person),
• the name of the measuring instrument and its classification (legally controlled measuring instrument, working measuring instrument), 
• the name of the legally controlled measuring instrument and its use (classification of the legally controlled measuring instrument according to the type list),
• data on the declared metrological parameters,
• in the event of an application for modification of an existing approval, the type-approval mark of the measuring instrument in question.

If the applicant requests recognition of some tests performed previously and that did not need to be repeated, the application may be supplemented by copies of any related documents (test reports, foreign approvals, declarations of conformity, etc.)

An application must be supplemented with the documents necessary for a technical examination and its evaluation. This means a description of

• the construction and operation,
• protective measures to ensure proper operation,
• any elements for control and configuration,
• the proposed location of the official marks,
• general layout drawings and, where appropriate, detailed drawings of important parts,
• a schematic drawing showing the principles of operation and, where appropriate, photographs.

The CMI will then determine the minimum number of samples of the measuring instrument for type approval that the applicant must provide free of charge.

The application may be written in free form.

 

Where and how to solve the service electronically

The application is submitted to the CMI via data box or email with a recognised electronic signature. The application may be sent by email to jkalandra@cmi.cz or mblahova@cmi.cz. Data box identifier: 65msw6w.

A minimum number of measuring instrument samples must be delivered for the type-approval procedure. The minimum number of measuring instrument samples required for the type approval of a measuring instrument, which you, as the manufacturer, must provide free of charge, is determined by the CMI. 

The procedure for the type approval of a legally controlled measuring instrument is as follows:

• submission of an application for type approval of a measuring instrument to the CMI,
• authorisation of the CMI technical workplace to perform the technical assessment of the measuring instrument,
• notification to the applicant regarding which CMI workplace is authorised to perform the technical assessment, 
• assessment of the measuring instrument, documentation, documented tests, etc.,
• a determination of the necessary tests and their prices, 
• the signing of a contract,
• the submission of measuring instrument samples to the CMI technical workplace,
• the technical assessment (tests, assessment of foreign certificates, other documentation, etc.),
• the issue of the type-approval certificate on the basis of a positive technical assessment result,
• the sending of the certificate to the measuring instrument type approval applicant.

Detailed information on type approval can also be found at the website of the Czech Metrology Institute.

Could be solved via e-identity

Yes

Is the service charged when solving electronically

Yes

The fee for electronically processed service

You can find the current prices in the price list.

The price list shows the flat rate price for the administrative work. The price for the service itself depends on the need for tests and is highly variable.

Payments can be made by bank transfer to the bank account of the Czech Metrology Institute No 198139621/0710 for payment in CZK or to account No 34534-198139621/0710 for payment in EUR.

Electronic submission is free of charge.