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There are a few laws on the tanks that can be used in a winery that I have questions on:


From 24.167 Tanks. (can be found http://www.wineinstitute.org/fedlaw/regs/bulk/part24_b.html#24.167)

(1) An accurate means of measuring the contents of each tank will be provided by the proprietor. When a means of measuring is not a permanent fixture of the tank, the tank will be equipped with a fixed device to allow the approximate contents to be determined readily;

(3) Tanks may not be used until they are accurately calibrated and a statement of certification of accurate calibration is on file at the premises;


A couple of things here..."When a means of measuring is not a permanent fixture of the tank, the tank will be equipped with a fixed device..." that makes no sense. And where does one get a "certification of accurate calibration"?

And next:

(5) All openings in tanks used for the storage, weighing, or measuring of spirits, or for the addition of spirits to wine, will be equipped for locking or have a similar means of revenue protection. Any vents, flame arrestors, foam devices, or other safety devices affixed to a spirits tank will be constructed to prevent extraction of the contents of the tank. (Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1378, as amended, 1379, as amended, 1395, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5352, 5357, 5552))


I have yet to see a tank that locks. Anyone?


Cheers,
Jay
 
Now that I read this again (for the 4th or 5th time) I guess the first part is not so mysterious after all. They seem to be saying that a fixed device is mandatory. They use rather roundabout prose.

So a sight glass must be used? Any other method OK?
 
OK Jay, you can kill me...when I saw the subject heading, the Wine Dybbuk stuck his nose in and said,

"You're velcome."

Miriam
 
Hey Jay,

jaysbrew said:
(1) An accurate means of measuring the contents of each tank will be provided by the proprietor. When a means of measuring is not a permanent fixture of the tank, the tank will be equipped with a fixed device to allow the approximate contents to be determined readily;
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I belive that's legal geek-speak meaning; if the tank didn't come with measuring device you have to add one.

jaysbrew said:
(3) Tanks may not be used until they are accurately calibrated and a statement of certification of accurate calibration is on file at the premises;

...where does one get a "certification of accurate calibration"?
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From a company license to do said calibration and certification. I'm sure your local ABC board could provide you with this information .

Anthony
 
Jay,

I think Anthony is right about these two things.

#5 refers specifically to containers for spirits, which the TTB identifies as hard liquor (that is, something that has been distilled). Do you think you'd need this for your meads? If so, in what quantities? If you simply intend to use, say, vodka or grain for the airlocks, you can keep them in a lockable liquor cabinet.

-David
 
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