Order of the Minister of Industry and Construction No. 295 “On approval of the Rules for the selection, installation and operation of water metering devices and systems in water supply and sanitation systems of populated areas”.

This Order primarily addresses the regulation of water measurement and accounting systems within water supply and watershed systems. Its objectives include standardizing the selection, installation, and operation of water-metering devices and systems, ensuring measurement accuracy, and integrating these systems into the broader regulatory and technical standards. The regulation emphasizes principles of metrological certification, compatibility with existing standards, and the protection of measurement data against unauthorized interference, aligning with the national policy goals of water resource management and measurement uniformity. Key measures outlined include the approval of specific rules for water metering devices, the certification and verification procedures for water metering, and the technical requirements for remote data collection and transmission systems. The document specifies the operational parameters, error tolerances, and installation conditions for water metering devices, including compatibility with communication protocols and protection standards. It also mandates contractual obligations for maintenance, the responsibilities of manufacturers and official representatives, and procedures for device verification and replacement, emphasizing compliance with technical certificates and certification standards. Implementation is structured around institutional responsibilities, with the Ministry of Industry and Construction overseeing registration and publication, and the responsible Vice-Minister monitoring enforcement. The regulation details procedural aspects such as the registration of water metering units, verification protocols, and documentation requirements, ensuring a comprehensive framework for the legal and technical regulation of water measurement systems at the national level.