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INTRODUCTION

CSA's Certification Directories are a valuable resource for companies that manufacture or buy certified products and components.

This directory lists all the certified control, regulating and signal equipment and services that were CSA certified as of March 30, 1995. It replaces all earlier editions of the directory. Please note that, because a product's certification status can change at any time, the listings in this directory may not be current when you read them.

FINDING INFORMATION

The products and services in this directory are organized into broad classifications that are arranged alphabetically. Within each classification, the individual listings appear in alphabetical order, by company name. Each classification begins with a description of the type of products or services covered, and the standards and other requirements used for certification. Applicable marking information and other details are also included. The following indexes can help you find the information you need:

♦ The company index lists all the companies included in this directory, in alphabetical order by company name.

♦ The file number index lists all the companies by their CSA customer file number. This file number may appear on certified products preceded by "LRH,'LL' or *LM".

♦ The trademark and tradename index lists CSA recognized trademarks and tradenames that appear on CSA certified products in lieu of the company name and/or file number.

♦ The classification index lusts all the product classifications in this directory, and their corresponding class number.

ABOUT CSA STANDARDS

CSA is Canada's largest standards-writing, testing, and certification organization. More than 7000 volunteer members from across Canada serve on the committees that write, review, and revise the standards published by CSA. Committee members include representatives from federal, provincial, and municipal governments; from research organizations, labour unions, and consumer groups; and from manufacturers, consultants, professional associations, and trade organizations.

Today there are over 1300 CSA standards, reflecting a national consensus of producers, users, and regulatory authorities. CSA standards cover nearly 35 major areas, such as structural design, building materials, the Canadian Electrical Code, computers, office machines, environmental protection, health care, fire safety, and sports and recreational equipment.

Most CSA standards provide detailed procedures for testing and inspection, to certify that a product or service conforms to the standard.

OBTAINING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Manufacturers and suppliers have their products or services certified to CSA standards for a variety of reasons: to demonstrate product quality, to enhance market acceptability, and to improve quality and safety control procedures in manufacturing and construction. CSA conducts certification testing at its test laboratories in Etobicoke (Toronto), and its regional offices across Canada, in Richmond (Vancouver), Edmonton, and Pointe-Claire (Montreal).