Definition (1):
Replacement in kind is the provision of material and services for a logistic exchange of materials and services of equal value between the governments of eligible countries. Also called RIK.
Definition (2):
“The definition of Replacement in Kind according to OSHA’s Standard 1910.119(b) means a replacement which satisfies the design specification.”
Definition (3):
Replacement in Kind refers to an item (chemical, procedure, equipment, etc.) that fulfills the item’s design specification it is replacing. It can be a similar replacement or any other alternative specially mentioned in the design specification, provided that the alternative does not in any manner negatively affect the use of an item or related items.
It means replacing accessories or equipment with approved like accessories or equipment, such as thermostats, switches, elements, motors, or fittings but does not involve the replacement of main portions of the electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical system. It is the substitution of existing equipment, systems, devices, or components with equivalent, or better, or performance specifications that can perform the same activities or function(s).
Use of the term in Sentence:
- The professor was discussing the difference between a direct replacement and replacement in kind.