The Sealer of Weights and Measures enforces laws and regulations that assure marketplace equity for transactions involving a count, weight, or measure.  Inspectors act as an impartial third-party promoting equity and integrity to protect both consumers and businesses in Solano County.  Every weighing or measuring device used in a transaction is held to a tolerance fixed tight enough that there is no serious injury to either the buyer or the seller, yet not so tight as to make manufacturing or maintenance costs of equipment disproportionately high.

The Division of Weights & Measures is responsible for regulating a diverse array of products and services.  Approximately 7,000 commercial devices from over 600 businesses are inspected in Solano County every year.  Each business must register their devices with our office on the first business day of the calendar year.  To apply for device registration, or to edit an existing registration, please fill out the application and email it to our office.

Our inspectors also respond to complaints of discrepancies with these devices, credit/debit card skimmers, fuel quality, and more.  To file a complaint, please fill out the  form and email it to our office. 

If you wish to contact our office, give us a call (707) 784-1310, or send us an email [email protected].

To learn more about the specific responsibilities of our division, explore our webpage below, as well as our helpful links.

Measuring Devices

Solano County’s volumetric standards are calibrated to the State of California’s standards held at the Division of Measurement Standards in Sacramento.  The Division can trace their standard’s integrity through the National Institute of Standards and Technology near Washington D.C., all the way to the international standards held at the International Bureau of Weights & Measures headquartered near Paris, France, ensuring fair and honest trade across the globe.

Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers

Utility Sub-Meters

Liquid Propane Gas

Compressed Natural Gas

Taximeters and Odometers

Rope, Wire, and Fabric

Weighing Devices

Solano County’s gravimetric standards are calibrated to the State of California’s standards held at the Division of Measurement Standards in Sacramento.  The Division can trace their standard’s integrity through the National Institute of Standards and Technology near Washington D.C., all the way to the international standards held at the International Bureau of Weights & Measures headquartered near Paris, France, ensuring fair and honest trade across the globe.


Jewelry/Coin/Gold


Grocery Stores


Farmer's Markets


Wineries


Recycle Centers


Livestock


Vehicle


Railway

Quantity Control

The Sealer of Weights & Measures enforces laws and regulations to protect consumers from price discrepancies, shortages, overcharges, and any misleading or deceptive packages or advertisements.  Consumers should be able to make comparisons of value when shopping.


Shortage/Overcharges


Net Contents of Packaged Goods


Product Advertising and Labeling






Weighmasters

Individuals or firms who weigh or measure bulk commodities and issue a certificate of accuracy are licensed as Weighmasters by the Division of Measurement Standards.  Weighmasters are inspected to verify that correct and legal procedures are followed when issuing a weight certificate.


Audits