IS A CSA STANDARD LAW?
CSA is not a government body and does not have the power to make a standard mandatory. A standard only becomes law if a federal, provincial or municipal government references it in legislation. Various CSA standards are cited in legislation at federal, provincial, state and municipal levels across North America. Many are internationally or regionally harmonized. Compliance with all CSA standards is voluntary unless legislated by government or mandated by industry or trade associations.
