• • • iii = 3
    • vii = 5 + 2
    • ix = 10 – 1
    • xviii = 15 + 3
    • xiv = 10 + 4
    • xix = 10 + 9

Numbering Systems

• regulations are usually organized by using numbers and letters OR by using decimals
• details are indented to the right (the larger the indent, the more detailed the piece of information)
• for example, numbering and lettering method:
  • Chapter
  • Part
  • Division
    1. Section
       1. subsection
          1. paragraph
             1. subparagraph
• for example, decimal method:
  • Chapter
  • Part
  • Division
  • 01. Section
  • 01.01 subsection
  • 01.01.01 paragraph
  • 01.01.01.01 subparagraph
• when citing a regulation, all relevant numbers and letters must be included. For example, regulation 115(1)(b)(ii) OR regulation 112.03.12.02

Sentences

• regulations read like sentences containing lists– the section starts the sentence and the first letter of the section should be capitalized. To help you read the regulations, change each sentence into plain English.
• the subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs are like the items in a list (look for the commas at the end of each line)
• there will usually be an “and” or an “or” before the last item in the list. If there is an “and”, it means all items in the list apply; if there is an “or”, it means only 1 item applies
• there should be a period at the end of the regulation “sentence.” For example:
  • 117 (1)Every supervisor must
    1. ensure the health and safety of all workers under the direct supervision of the supervisor,
    2. be knowledgeable about this Part and those regulations applicable to the work being supervised, and
    3. comply with this Part, the regulations and any applicable orders.
• each stem applies to the entire list. In the example above, the stem is Every supervisor must and it applies to (a), (b), (c). The stem also assigns responsibility and accountability