What is the major difference between a code and a standard?

A. A standard must have undergone appropriate testing by a testing laboratory and have been certified before adoption.
B. A code must be published by a recognized code-making organization and have approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
C. A standard must have administrative provisions to explain how and when the standard is to be applied.
D. A code must have administrative provisions to explain how and when the standards are to be applied.

Answer: D. A code must have administrative provisions to explain how and when the standards are to be applied.

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