Foreword (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) develops standards under the name Canadian Standards
Association, and provides certification and testing under the name CSA International. CSA International
provides certification services for manufacturers who, under license from CSA, wish to use the appropriate
registered CSA Marks on certain products of their manufacture to indicate conformity with CSA Standards.
CSA Certification for a number of products is provided in the interest of maintaining agreed-upon
standards of quality, performance, interchangeability and/or safety, as appropriate. Where applicable,
certification may form the basis for acceptance by inspection authorities responsible for enforcement of
regulations. Where feasible, programs will be developed for additional products for which certification is
desired by producers, consumers, or other interests. In performing its functions in accordance with its
objectives, CSA does not assume or undertake to discharge any responsibility of the manufacturer or any
other party. The opinions and findings of the Association represent its professional judgement given with
due consideration to the necessary limitations of practical operation and state of the art at the time the
Standard is processed.
Products in substantial accord with this Standard but which exhibit a minor difference or a new feature
may be deemed to meet the Standard providing the feature or difference is found acceptable utilizing
appropriate CSA International Operating Procedures. Products that comply with this Standard shall not be
certified if they are found to have additional features which are inconsistent with the intent of this
Standard. Products shall not be certifiable if they are discovered to contravene applicable laws or
regulations.
Testing techniques, test procedures, and instrumentation frequently must be prescribed by CSA
International in addition to the technical requirements contained in Standards of CSA. In addition to
markings specified in the Standard, CSA International may require special cautions, markings, and
instructions that are not specified by the Standard.
Some tests required by CSA Standards may be inherently hazardous. The Association neither assumes
nor accepts any responsibility for any injury or damage that may occur during or as the result of tests,
wherever performed, whether performed in whole or in part by the manufacturer or the Association, and
whether or not any equipment, facility, or personnel for or in connection with the test is furnished by the
manufacturer or the Association.
Manufacturers should note that, in the event of the failure of CSA International to resolve an issue arising
from the interpretation of requirements, there is an appeal procedure: the complainant should submit the
matter, in writing, to the Secretary of the Canadian Standards Association.
If this Standard is to be used in obtaining CSA Certification please remember, when making application
for certification, to request all current Amendments, Bulletins, Notices, and Technical Information Letters
that may be applicable and for which there may be a nominal charge. For such information or for further
information concerning CSA Certification, please address your inquiry to Applications and Customer
Service, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
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