Which of the Following Statements About Code Adoption Is MOST

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about code adoption is MOST accurate?

• A) Model codes automatically take effect when revised.
• B) Codes can only be adopted as written, without amendments.
• C) Occupant behavior and processes are NOT regulated by codes.
• D) Codes are only enforceable when the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) adopts them.

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Definitions:

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves to others who are less well off in order to feel better about their own situation.

Coping Strategy

A coping strategy is a method or technique that an individual uses to manage and navigate stressful situations, challenges, or emotional conflicts.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness or the ability to bounce back from adverse events.

Coronary Heart Disease

A disease characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks.