The use of the word 'code' in that context is not usual in Europe. In
British English we have 'codes of practice', which may be mandatory
within some professions but can also be 'guidelines' in your context.
Best wishes
John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
J M Woodgate and Associates www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK
On 2019-06-27 17:22, Doug Powell wrote:
Good morning all,
I am attempting to explain to a client the differences between
guidelines, standards and codes for products without going into an
hour long explanation of all the ins and outs of regulatory
compliance. I suppose I might call it an executive review or
presentation. See if you think my thoughts are accurate.
* Codes (Directives) are the law of the land. That is, they describe
what must be done, but not necessarily how to do it. Codes are not
used for the design of products, instead they are focused on
protection of people, animals, property and environment in the
workplace as well as public and residential areas. The writing of
codes is the responsibility of the government entities and may
involve committees of interested parties but in the end are the
sole responsibility of that entity. Codes often require the use of
certified products evaluated to certain standards by an accredited
inspection body.
* Product standards (Norms), especially for products entering the
marketplace, are requirements in design, construction, test and
installation. Standards tell you what needs to be done and how to
do it. Many standards may used to evaluate and certify products by
third parties which are accredited by a government entity and as
such are one way to show compliance with codes, Standards are
almost exclusively written by balanced committees of
professionals, with public review and clause by clause balloting.
* Guidelines are recommended or best practices and may reference
either codes or standards. These guides are often given from
experience and lessons learned. One of the hallmarks of guidelines
is the use of non-mandatory verbs such as "may", "should", "would"
or "could". Guidelines are sometimes compiled by groups of
professionals, but may be from individuals or a result of industry
self-regulation. In general, products reviewed solely to
guidelines are not able to be certified by third parties
accredited under government regulation. This said, there are many
guidelines used by reputable organizations and issuance of
certificates, stamps or markings are common.
Thoughts?
Thanks - Doug
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Douglas E Powell
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