(1)  A standard, rule, code or specification adopted by these regulations –

(a) forms part of these regulations, subject to any modification expressed in the regulation adopting the standard, rule, code or specification; and

(b) applies only in respect of any regulation that refers to it, unless otherwise stated; and

(c) is to be interpreted so as to give effect to the intent of these regulations; and

(d) includes any code or standard having effect under that standard, rule, code or specification.

(2)  A reference to standards, rules, codes or specifications includes a reference to an amendment of those standards, rules, codes or specifications, whether the amendment is published or issued before or after the commencement of these regulations.

(3)  In subregulation (2) , amendment means –

(a) the omission of matter; and

(b) the insertion of additional matter; and

(c) the omission of matter and the substitution of other matter.