Question

A non document in which the main text contains only mandatory provisions. Non-mandatory provisions are located in the appendix or the Annex. This is that NFPA 99 definition for which of the following?

A) Code.
B) Guide.
C) Reference.
D) Standard.

Answer 1

The NFPA definition provided refers to a 'Standard', where mandatory provisions are in the main text, and non-mandatory provisions are placed in an appendix or annex. An Appendix contains ancillary information that is not essential for understanding the main document.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) description you provided, the document wherein the main text contains only mandatory provisions, and non-mandatory provisions are located in the appendix or the Annex, is most accurately defined as a Standard. A Code typically has a set of rules that must be followed, and while similar to a standard, it often has legal backing. In this case, since only the core, essential provisions are included in the main text with supplementary information in the appendix, it aligns with the definition of a Standard.

An Appendix, as per your reference information, contains related documents or information that can be removed without changing the understanding of the main report. This differentiates it from mandatory provisions, which are central to the application and understanding of the Standard.