Businesses / Locations should be aware that local regulations might impose conditions not reflected in this
standard. Additional information on regulations comes from a number of sources, including
Statutory/Regulatory Documents. While the intent of the standard is to bring in homogeneity across all
Businesses / locations in the implementation of the standard, certain provisions are kept to allow some latitude
to the implementing locations. It should be noted that the words “Shall” and ‘Must” are mandatory
requirements in this standard and are noted in italics. “Should” and “May” are non mandatory and understood