How does a consensus standard become enforceable in a local community?

A. Application to the local jurisdiction is only enforceable after the local community adopts the standard.
B. Application to the local jurisdiction is automatic once adopted by the standards making organization.
C. Application to the local jurisdiction is required by the federal governments of Canada and the U.S. upon approval of the standard.
D. Application to the local jurisdiction is generally automatic because most communities adopt standards by reference.


Answer: A. Application to the local jurisdiction is only enforceable after the local community adopts the standard.

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