nonconforming unit
[/ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: nonconforming units
unidade não-conforme
1. A product, component, or item that does not meet specified quality standards, requirements, or regulations
The inspector identified three nonconforming units in the batch that failed to meet safety specifications.
O inspetor identificou três unidades não-conformes no lote que falharam em atender às especificações de segurança.
2. In real estate and zoning, a building or property that violates current zoning laws or building codes
The old warehouse was considered a nonconforming unit because it predated the new zoning regulations.
O galpão antigo foi considerado uma unidade não-conforme porque era anterior aos novos regulamentos de zoneamento.
3. In manufacturing and quality control, a manufactured item that does not comply with design specifications or standards
Quality assurance rejected five nonconforming units before they reached the shipping department.
A garantia de qualidade rejeitou cinco unidades não-conformes antes delas chegarem ao departamento de envio.
This is primarily a technical and regulatory term used in manufacturing, quality control, and real estate/zoning contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in ISO standards documentation and quality management systems. In the USA, it has significant legal implications in zoning law, referring to structures or uses that existed before zoning restrictions were implemented. The term is essential in compliance and regulatory documentation across industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
identify nonconforming units
reject nonconforming units
quarantine nonconforming units
nonconforming use
nonconforming structure
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