scope:

This Recommended Practice (RP) is intended to provide a guide for the establishment and adjustment of calibration intervals for equipment subject to periodic calibration. It provides information needed to design, implement and manage calibration interval determination, adjustment and evaluation programs. Both management and technical information are presented in this RP. Several methods of calibration interval analysis and adjustment are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are described and guidelines are given to assist in selecting the best method for a requiring organization