SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 February 2012
STP49298S

Who Gets the Benefit of the Doubt From Uncertainty?

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Codes, standards and regulations require compliance with criteria stated as the results of tests or calculations. These results have associated uncertainty. This paper discusses different approaches to the use of uncertainty in the determination of compliance. In particular, most discussion addresses the many ways in which the decision-making protocol, intended to result in a determination of compliance, may shift the benefit of the doubt of the uncertainty between different interested parties.

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Hall, John, R.
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA
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Developed by Committee: E08
Pages: 394–420
DOI: 10.1520/STP49298S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-8900-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-7527-3