Interpretations are formal written responses to inquiries regarding the intent of language in a standard.
A separate request for interpretation form is required for each interpretation submitted. Any stakeholder can submit an interpretation request at any time. The Secretariat of the appropriate Joint Committee will respond within 30 days of receipt of the interpretation form advising whether the submitted interpretation reflects the intention of the Joint Committee or not. If dissatisfied with the interpretation, the requester may file an issue paper for further consideration of the matter by the full Joint Committee.

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Section of the standard for interpretation:

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Requestor’s interpretation of the section:

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Is the interpretation consistent with the intent of the Joint Committee?

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Explanation of the Interpretation Decision:

Joint Committee Chairs provide an explanation for their decision regarding the Interpretation, which references any specific section(s) of the standard(s) that are related to the issue, as appropriate.

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