When do codes become enforceable?

Codes become enforceable when they are adopted as law. This means that the relevant governing body has officially integrated the code into legal requirements that must be followed. Adoption typically involves a formal process that can include drafting, review, and voting by the appropriate authorities or legislative bodies. Once the code is legislatively adopted, it has the force of law, and violations of the code can lead to legal repercussions, such as penalties or fines.

The other options, while relevant to the process of how codes are disseminated or recognized, do not hold the same legal weight. For instance, codes may be published for public consideration or awareness, but publication alone does not compel compliance. Similarly, public awareness of a code does not imply enforceability unless it has been formally adopted as law. The approval of experts can lend credibility and guidance to the development of a code but does not itself establish enforceability.