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Sampling Plans for the Inspection of Isolated Lots and Short Series of Lots

1.0

Scope

This specification establishes requirements for sampling inspection of isolated lots and short series of lots
of homogeneous measurement devices.

2.0

Authority

This specification is issued under the authority of section 19 of the Electricity and Gas Inspection
Regulations.

3.0

Normative References

3.1
ISO 2859-2:1985, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 2: Sampling plans
indexed by limiting quality (LQ) for isolated lot inspection.
3.2

S-S-02, Measurement Uncertainty and Meter Conformity Evaluation Specifications.

3.3

S-S-03, Prerequisites to the Use of Sampling Inspection.

3.4

S-S-01, Specifications for Random Sampling and Randomization.

3.5

Relevant specification for measurement device verification and reverification.

4.0

Sampling Inspection and Conformity Test Requirements

4.1
The requirements of ISO 2859-2 (reference 3.1), as modified by the clarifications and additions
described in Annex A, and as extended by the requirements in Annex B for a short series of lots, shall
apply, provided that the requirements of S-S-03 (reference 3.3) are satisfied in advance.
4.2
A lot submitted for sampling inspection shall consist of devices of the same make and model, with
the same metrological parameters, manufactured or reworked under uniform conditions and within a time
frame as specified in the devices specification (reference 3.5). Any additional requirements for lot
homogeneity shall be specified in the devices specification.

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4.3
A conforming unit for the purpose of the sampling plans shall be one for which the conformity
tests have demonstrated that the values of all specified performance quality characteristics are in
conformity with their specification requirements in accordance with the requirements of S-S-02 (reference
3.2), and all specified non-performance quality characteristics are in conformity with their device
specification requirements (reference 3.5). Any unit failing to meet these criteria shall be classified as a
nonconforming unit.
4.4
Quality records shall include the auditing parameters of the random sampling process and all
inspection results and calculations, corrected as applicable, used to determine lot acceptability.

5.0

Revision

The purpose of revision 2 is to:

- amend section 3.0 to update the title of S-S-01.
- renumber section 5.2 as 4.4.
- delete sections 5.0 and 5.1, as requirements for accredited meter verifiers to develop and
implement policies and procedures are stipulated for accredited meter verifiers in S-A-01,
Criteria for the Accreditation of Organizations to Perform Inspections Pursuant to the Electricity
and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act.
- clarify in section A.2, the classification precedence of a nonconforming unit; also clarify
reference to the standard in the definition of a measurement device.
- add in sections A.3(1), A.4(2) and A.4(3), provision for non-zero acceptance number for nonperformance characteristics.
- amend note under section A.4(3), to address process requalification recommended practices.
- add in section A.4(5), requirements covering nonconformity or defects which may have adverse
impact on quality. For guidance a note added under this section.
- amend notes under Tables A.1 and B.1, to indicate Ac = 0 applies to performance
characteristics.
- add new tables A.3 and B.3.
- add in sections B.4 and B.5.1, reference to table B.3.
- add in sections B.5.2 and B.5.3, provision for non-zero acceptance number for nonperformance
characteristics.
- amended note under section B.5.8, to refer to note under section A.4.(3).

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The purpose of revision 1 was:

- to add reference 3.1" to sections A.4(1), (2), (3).
- in section A.4(3)(b), to amend the annex B reference.
- to renumber annex B.5.
- to clarify sample size application in sections B.5.2 and B.5.3.
- to clarify application of requirements in sections B.5.4, B.5.5 and B.5.6 (and to delete redundant
note under section B.5.5).

Alan E. Johnston
President

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Annex A (normative)
Modifications to ISO 2859-2:1985
This annex lists only the modifications or amendments to the referenced sections of ISO 2859-2:1985. All
remaining requirements apply as written in the standard.

A.1

Scope and Field of Application

Procedure A (for isolated lot inspection) shall be used.

A.2

Terminology

Nonconforming Unit
A device is a nonconforming unit if any performance or non-performance specification is not met as
defined in the device specification (reference 3.5) issued pursuant to section 18 of the Electricity and Gas
Inspection Regulations. Classification as a nonconforming unit takes precedence over classification as
marginally conforming unit.
Marginally Conforming Compressed Specification Limits (CSL)
The type 1 compressed specification limit (CSL) values determined from the devices performance
specification limits. The specification limits and CSL values are defined in the devices specification
(reference 3.5).
Marginally Conforming Unit
A device which has no nonconformity but exhibits performance falling outside the interval defined by the
lower and upper CSL values (type 1 marginally conforming) or has an MADT value exceeding an MADT
limit (type 2 marginally conforming), where classification as type 1 takes precedence over classification as
type 2.
Measure of Absolute Deviation from Target (MADT)
A measure of an individual devices conformity to target performance over its designed range of
operation, calculated as defined in the devices specification (reference 3.5).
Measurement Device
For the purposes of the standard, a device, or measurement device is an item and considered a meter.
Responsible Authority
For the purposes of the standard, Measurement Canada.

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Choice of Sampling Plan

(1) Subject to item (2) below, sampling plans based on a limiting quality (LQ) index of 2.0% or
3.15 % shall be used for the inspection of all quality characteristics.
(2) Subject to the requirements of S-S-03, (reference 3.3), a limiting quality (LQ) index of 8.0 %
may be used for the inspection of performance characteristics.

A.4

Rules for Acceptance and Non-acceptance

(1) For the purposes of 4.1 of the standard (reference 3.1), the sample shall be drawn at random
without replacement from the lot, using authorized random sampling software developed in
accordance with S-S-01 (reference 3.4). The complete list of sample units shall be identified prior
to inspection.
(2) For the purposes of 4.2 of the standard (reference 3.1), and subject to A.3(2) above, the
decision regarding lot acceptance shall be based on the numbers of marginally conforming and
nonconforming units in the sample.
A device is considered to be a nonconforming unit if any specification requirement is not fulfilled.
Tables A.1 and A.2 define the acceptance criteria for marginally conforming units with respect to
the CSL values and the MADT value respectively; subject to A.4(5) below, Table A.3 defines the
acceptance criteria for non-performance nonconforming units.
(3) For the purposes of 4.4 of the standard (reference 3.1), the acceptance numbers (Ac1 for type
1 marginally conforming units, Ac2 for type 2 marginally conforming units and Ac3 for
nonperformance nonconforming units) specified for a sampling plan shall apply only to marginally
conforming units and nonperformance units; the acceptance number for performance
nonconforming units is always 0. In addition under this sub-clause:
(a) an unacceptable lot may be resubmitted for sampling inspection provided that the
specified action in item b) of the standard has taken place; re-inspection shall include
evaluation of all quality characteristics where the non-acceptance is due to performance
characteristics or, for all other types of nonconformities, evaluation of the characteristic(s)
causing lot non-acceptance. For inspection occurring under this subclause, the
acceptance number for nonconforming units is always 0.
(b) where presentation of additional lots are planned then corrective action, including
requalification of the production process where necessary, must have been implemented
before production of the next lot. In addition the provisions of Annex B.5.8 below apply.

Note: Refer to Bulletin S-01: Implementation Guide for the Application of Statistical Sampling
Requirements for guidance on the above sections. Organizations should provide appropriate procedures
to carry out the corrective action process; including response to events that could lead to cessation of
sampling and consequent requalification of the process.
(4) Where the quantities of marginally conforming units in the lot exceed the products of the
associated limiting quality (LQ) values and the lot size, recalibrate, dispose of, or replace
marginally conforming devices, so that the outgoing quantities of such devices do not exceed the
LQ value.

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(5) Whenever any nonconformity discovered during sampling inspection is due to noncompliance
with the devices notice of pattern approval, or the nonconformity or defect compromises, or may
potentially compromise measurement accuracy, meter integrity, or appropriate usage of the meter
and it is determined that the cause of the nonconformity or defect may potentially impact
additional meters of the same (or similar), makes, types, or models then the lot shall be rejected
and sampling inspection shall be suspended pending identification and correction of the cause.
The responsible authority shall be promptly notified of such an occurrence and the corrective
action proposed before sampling inspection continues.
Note: Regarding nonconformity or defect, the above clause does not apply when the cause of the defect
is determined to have occurred as a result of an isolated incident such as mishandling, extreme
environmental occurrences, or catastrophic damage. Furthermore, the above clause does not apply to
nonconformities which are the result of calibration errors not caused by a malfunction or defect, or the
result of errors due to the programming of incorrect data in user-programmable parameters or calibration.
A.5

Double and Multiple Sampling Plans

Double or multiple sampling may be optionally used where the acceptance number for a given single
sampling plan exceeds zero. Details of these sampling plans are provided in the tables below.

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Table A.1 - Compatible Single, Double, and Multiple Sampling Plans for Type 1 Marginally
Conforming Units

Lot Size
N

Option 1: LQ = 3.15 %

Option 2: LQ = 8.0 %

Single

Double

Multiple

Single

Double

Multiple

n, Ac1, Re1

n, Ac1, Re1

n, Ac1, Re1

n, Ac1, Re1

n, Ac1, Re1

n, Ac1, Re1

Up to 25

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

17, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

26 to 50

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

22, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

51 to 90*

44, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

24, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

91 to 150

55, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

26, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

151 to 280

65, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

28, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

281 to 500

80, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

32, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

501 to 1200

125, 1, 2

80, 0, 2
80, 1, 2

use Double

50, 1, 2

32, 0, 2
32, 1, 2

use Double

1201 to 3200

125, 1, 2

80, 0, 2
80, 1, 2

use Double

80, 3, 4

50, 1, 4
50, 4, 5

20, no Ac1, 3
20, 0, 3
20, 1, 4
20, 2, 5
20, 4, 5

3201 to
10000

200, 3, 4

125, 1, 4
125, 4, 5

50, no Ac1, 3
50, 0, 3
50, 1, 4
50, 2, 5
50, 4, 5

125, 5, 6

80, 2, 5
80, 6, 7

32, no Ac1, 4
32, 1, 5
32, 2, 6
32, 4, 7
32, 6, 7

10001 to
35000

315, 5, 6

200, 2, 5
200, 6, 7

80, no Ac1, 4
80, 1, 5
80, 2, 6
80, 4, 7
80, 6, 7

200, 10, 11

125, 5, 9
125, 12, 13

50, 0, 5
50, 3, 8
50, 6, 10
50, 9, 12
50, 12, 13

Notes:
n
Ac1
Re1
no Ac1
*

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible type 1 marginally conforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible type 1 marginally conforming units)
no Acceptance criteria (acceptance is not permitted for this sample size)
Refer to the Guideline document concerning sample size recommendation.

Where the sample size equals or exceeds the lot size, perform 100% inspection of the lot.
Ac = 0 for all nonconforming units.

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Table A.2 - Compatible Single, Double, and Multiple Sampling Plans for Type 2 Marginally
Conforming Units
Option 1: LQ = 20 %
Lot Size
N

Option 2: LQ = 20 %

Single

Double

Multiple

Single

Double

Multiple

n, Ac2, Re2

n, Ac2, Re2

n, Ac2, Re2

n, Ac2, Re2

n, Ac2, Re2

n, Ac2, Re2

Up to 25

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

17, 1, 2

use Single

use Single

26 to 50

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

22, 2, 3

use Single

use Single

51 to 90

44, 6, 7

use Single

use Single

24, 2, 3

use Single

use Single

91 to 150

55, 7, 8

use Single

use Single

26, 2, 3

use Single

use Single

151 to 280

65, 9, 10

use Single

use Single

28, 2, 3

use Single

use Single

281 to 500

80, 11, 12

use Single

use Single

32, 3, 4

use Single

use Single

501 to 1200

125, 19, 20

80, 11, 18
80, 22, 23

use Double

50, 6, 7

32, 3, 6
32, 7, 8

use Double

1201 to
3200

125, 19, 20

80, 11, 18
80, 22, 23

use Double

80, 11, 12

50, 5, 9
50, 14, 15

20, 1, 6
20, 3, 8
20, 6, 10
20, 10, 13
20, 13, 14

3201 to
10000

200, 32, 33

125, 17, 23
125, 40, 41

50, 5, 15
50, 10, 26
50, 20, 32
50, 31, 36
50, 37, 38

125, 19, 20

80, 11, 18
80, 22, 23

32, 2, 9
32, 7, 14
32, 11, 19
32, 18, 21
32, 22, 23

10001 to
35000

315, 53, 54

200, 28, 37
200, 69, 70

80, 9, 23
80, 17, 41
80, 34, 55
80, 49, 66
80, 67, 68

200, 32, 33

125, 17, 23
125, 40, 41

50, 5, 15
50, 10, 26
50, 20, 32
50, 31, 36
50, 37, 38

Notes:
n
Ac2
Re2

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible type 2 marginally conforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible type 2 marginally conforming units)

Where the sample size equals or exceeds the lot size, perform 100% inspection of the lot.

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Table A.3 - Compatible Single, Double, and Multiple Sampling Plans for Nonperformance
Nonconforming Units

Options 1 and 2: LQ = 2.0%

Lot Size
N

Single

Double

Multiple

n, Ac3, Re3

n, Ac3, Re3

n, Ac3, Re3

Up to 25

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

26 to 50

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

use 100%
inspection

51 to 90*

44, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

91 to 150

55, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

151 to 280

65, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

281 to 500

80, 0, 1

use Single

use Single

501 to 1200*

125, 1, 2

80, 0, 2
80, 1, 2

use Double

1201 to
3200*

125, 1, 2

80, 0, 2
80, 1, 2

use Double

3201 to
10000

200, 1, 2

125, 0, 2
125, 1, 2

use Double

10001 to
35000

315, 3, 4

200, 1, 4
200, 4, 5

80, no Ac3, 3
80, 0, 3
80, 1, 4
80, 2, 5
80, 4, 5

Notes:
n
Ac3
Re3
no Ac3

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible nonperformance nonconforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible nonperformance nonconforming units)
no Acceptance criteria (acceptance is not permitted for this sample size)

Refer to the Guideline document concerning sample size recommendation.

Where the sample size equals or exceeds the lot size, perform 100% inspection of the lot.
Ac3 = 0 for nonperformance characteristics identified in sections A.4(3)(a) and A.4(5).

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Annex B (normative)
Extensions to ISO 2859-2:1985
This annex extends ISO 2859-2:1985 to address sampling inspection of short series of homogeneous
lots.
B.1

Scope

This annex specifies sampling by attributes plans for a short series of lots.

B.2

Conditions

The following conditions shall exist before these plans may be used for sampling inspection:
(a) production process quality is stable over the series of lots in the production run;
(b) the lots are submitted to inspection in the order of their production;
(c) the series of lots are homogeneous and no single lot can be generally considered to be
different than the rest of the lots in the series;
(d) the lots are relatively similar in size.

B.3

Inspection and Choice of Sampling Plan

The requirements of Annex A section A.3(1) and A.3(2) shall apply.

B.4

Rules for acceptance and non-acceptance

The requirements of Annex A A.4(1), A.4(2), A.4(3), and A.4(5) shall apply, with reference to the sampling
plans in Tables B.1, B.2 and B.3.

B.5

Implementation

B.5.1 The user shall select a sampling plan to be used for the series from the option 1 columns of
Tables B.1, B.2 and B.3. Optionally, for the inspection of device performance characteristics only, a
different sampling plan may be selected and used from the same columns, or from the option 2 columns
of the tables provided that annex A section 3(2) has been satisfied.
B.5.2 At the start or re-start of sampling inspection, lot acceptance shall be based on the observed
number of marginally conforming units (mCSL for type 1 and mMADT for type 2) and nonconforming units d
(dp for performance and dnp for nonperformance) in the sample, using two samples with sizes totalling n1
(where second sample is size n2) and combining those samples for the count of marginally conforming
and nonconforming units. The lot shall be accepted if mCSL Ac1, mMADT Ac2 , dnp Ac3 and dp = 0 and
non-accepted otherwise.

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B.5.3 From the second lot onwards following the start or re-start of sampling inspection, lot acceptance
shall be based on the cumulative numbers of marginally conforming units (mCSL for type 1 and mMADT for
type 2) and nonconforming units in the current sample (i) using sample size n2 and immediately preceding
sample (i 1) using sample size n2. The lot shall be accepted if (mi + m i 1 ) Ac1 (for mCSL), (mi + m i 1 )
Ac2 (for mMADT), (dnpi + dnp i 1 ) Ac3 (for nonperformance), and (dpi + dp i 1 ) = 0, and non-accepted
otherwise.
B.5.4 If resubmitted for inspection, non-accepted lots shall be presented for inspection under Annex
A.4(3): for the case of performance characteristics demonstrating nonconformities or marginal
conformities, screening inspection shall be for all of the devices performance characteristics; for the case
of non-performance characteristics demonstrating nonconformities, screening inspection shall be for the
nonconformities causing nonacceptance.
B.5.5 If, under screening inspection for performance characteristics, the number of marginally
conforming units in the lot exceeds the products of the associated limiting quality (LQ) values and the lot
size, recalibrate, dispose of, or replace marginally conforming devices, so that the outgoing quantities of
such devices do not exceed the LQ value.
B.5.6 Subject to B.5.4 and B.5.7(c), screening inspection shall continue for all of the applicable
characteristics of the devices in the next lot in the series.
B.5.7 Sampling inspection may be re-started for a given quality characteristic if the following criteria
have been satisfied, as applicable:
(a) No nonconformities have been found in the previously screened lot.
(b) The number of marginal nonconforming units in the previously screened lot do not exceed the
products of the associated LQ values and the lot size.
(c) Corrective action, including requalification of the production process where necessary, has
been implemented before production of the next lot.
B.5.8 In the event that lots are frequently non-accepted under LQ 8.0% then sampling inspection may
continue under LQ 3.15%. If that option is not viable, or frequent lot non-acceptance occurs under LQ
3.15%, or other conditions warrant then sampling shall be discontinued and corrective action
implemented. The process must be requalified in accordance with S-S-03 (reference 3.3) for sampling to
resume under either sampling option.
Note: Refer to S-01, Implementation Guide for the Application of Statistical Sampling Requirements for
guidance on the above sections. Refer to note under section A.4(3).
B.5.9 The above rules may be implemented so that they are applied separately to individual device
quality characteristics, leading to some characteristics being inspected under sampling inspection
whereas others are being 100% inspected.

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Table B.1 - Compatible Sampling Plans for Type 1 Marginally Conforming Units
Option 1: LQ = 3.15 %

Option 2: LQ = 8.0 %

n1, n2, Ac1, Re1

n1, n2, Ac1, Re1

80, 40, 0, 1

32, 16, 0, 1

125, 63, 1, 2

50, 25, 1, 2

200, 100, 3, 4

80, 40, 3, 4

315, 158, 5, 6

125, 63, 5, 6

Notes:
n
Ac1
Re1

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible type 1 marginally conforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible type 1 marginally conforming units)

Where the sample size equals or exceeds the lot size, perform 100% inspection of the lot.
Ac = 0 for all performance nonconforming units.

Table B.2 - Compatible Sampling Plans for Type 2 Marginally Conforming Units
Option 1: LQ = 20 %

Option 2: LQ = 20 %

n1, n2, Ac2, Re2

n1, n2, Ac2, Re2

80, 40, 11, 12

32, 16, 3, 4

125, 63, 19, 20

50, 25, 6, 7

200, 100, 32, 33

80, 40, 11, 12

315, 158, 53, 54

125, 63, 19, 20

Notes:
n
Ac2
Re2

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible type 2 marginally conforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible type 2 marginally conforming units)

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Table B.3 - Compatible Sampling Plans for Nonperformance Nonconforming Units

Option 1

Option 2

n1, n2, Ac3, Re3

n1, n2, Ac3, Re3

80, 40, 0, 1

80, 40, 0, 1

125, 63, 1, 2*

125, 63, 1, 2*

200, 100, 1, 2

200, 100, 1, 2

315, 158, 3, 4

315, 158, 3, 4

Notes:
n
Ac3
Re3

Sample size
Acceptance number (maximum permissible nonperformance nonconforming units)
Rejection number (minimum impermissible nonperformance nonconforming units)

* Refer to the Guideline document concerning sample size recommendation.

Where the sample size equals or exceeds the lot size, perform 100% inspection of the lot.
Ac3 = 0 for nonperformance characteristics identified in sections A.4(5), B.5.4 and B.5.7(a).