Inspection and Quality Assurance

Submitted by:
Name: Muhammad Musa Raja

Reg no: 2021-MM-11

Department: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Submitted to:

Dr. Asif Rafiq

University of Engineering

And

Technology
Standards and Codes:

What is a Standard:

A standard is a set of technical definitions, specifications, and guidelines. They function as

instructions for designers, manufacturers, operators, or users of equipment. If you are building
something, a standard tells you about the materials, process, designs, structure, etc. In brief,
standards tell you how to do something. Standards are usually created by individual companies,
organizations or countries. They are not legalized. A standard develops into a code when it is
adopted by a set of government bodies and gets legalized. Some examples of standards include
ASTM International standards, and ISO standard.

What is a Code:

When a standard has been adopted by governmental bodies and has the force of law, it becomes a
code. A standard also becomes a code when it has been incorporated into a business contract. A
code is a set of rules that experts in the field recommend people to follow; it is a model. Although
it is not a law, it can be adopted into law. A code tells you what needs to be done, but it doesn’t
explain how it should be done. Some examples of Codes include International Building Code,
ASME Boiler and Vessel Code, and AWS D1.1.Both standards and codes establish technical or
engineering requirements for products, methods, practices or operations. They also strengthen
users’ confidence in quality. The cost of production may also be reduced since the requirements
are standardized.

Difference between Code and Standard:

Definition:

Code is a model that is adaptable by law.

Standard is a set of technical definitions, specifications, and guidelines.
Purpose:

Code clarifies what needs to be done.

Standard clarifies how something should be done.
Legal Status:

Code can be adopted into law.

Standard is not legalized.
Examples:

Code examples include International Building Code, ASME Boiler and Vessel Code, and AWS
D1.1.
Standard examples include ASTM International standards and ISO standard.

Reference:
https://pediaa.com/difference-between-code-and-standard/