Common use of General Applicability of Codes and Regulations, and Standards Clause in Contracts

General Applicability of Codes and Regulations, and Standards. Except to the extent that more explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the contract documents, all applicable codes, regulations, and standards have the same force and effect (and are made a part of the contract documents by reference) as if copied directly into the contract documents, or as if published copies are bound herewith.