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, dated Sat, 9 Nov 2013, Brian Oconnell <[email protected]>
writes:
The notices used phrases such as " correction of typographical errors"
and "correction of incorrect requirements" and " correction of
incorrect reference" and other terms that many would actually find a
bit funny.
The first and third are almost certainly trivial in effect but the
second one is more significant. That indicates a real 'error'. So
everyone who *could* have noticed it and had it corrected is
responsible. Subpoena everyone!
So this is now a requirement that the mfr/designer must have a priori
knowledge of mistakes in new standards?
Well, you do have the power to do that, through the public consultation
process, which is generally under-used. But it's even better to
participate in the preparatory standards work. You get information and
influence ahead of your competitors who don't participate. And although
participation does cost, the advance information and influence you get
may well be far more valuable.
Figures, as my employer expects me to have a posteriori knowledge for
new and future standards.
Not easy for future standards unless you have a time machine.
I typically know that a product safety standard has problems when:
1. Someone in this august group questions the veracity of a clause.
2. The standard obviously contradicts building code or has requirements
or allowances that conflict with referenced standards.
3. A standard has a clause that has obviously ignored physics or math.
2 and 3 indicate failure of the 'checks and balances' embedded in the
standards-making process, which includes the public consultation.
There is a principle, related to apathy and inattention: Industry gets
the standards it deserves, not those it expects.
--
OOO - Own Opinions Only. With best wishes. See www.jmwa.demon.co.uk
Nondum ex silvis sumus
John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK
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