Performance-Based Standards

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) are rules that focus on the results or outcomes a product, process, or service must achieve, rather than prescribing the exact methods to get there. This approach allows for flexibility and innovation, as organizations can design their own solutions to meet the set performance criteria. For example, instead of mandating specific construction techniques, PBS might specify that a building must withstand certain environmental conditions. This method encourages creative problem-solving while ensuring safety, quality, and effectiveness are maintained through clear, measurable goals.