If you face unique circumstances or challenges that make it impractical or impossible to undergo the regular certification process, a field evaluation may be the ideal solution for getting your product to market. A field evaluation allows a qualified certification expert to assess your uncertified product against required safety and other applicable standards and codes.
In Canada, these evaluations are also known as special inspections. With over 20 years of experience, CSA Group offers comprehensive field evaluation and special inspection services. Our one-time evaluation service is quick and may help you obtain approval from local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or other regulators in North America.
Top reasons to choose CSA Group for your North American field evaluation and special inspection needs:
Rely on a leader in North America: CSA Group is a certification leader in Canada and the U.S., with the expertise and technical knowledge of North American product requirements to facilitate speedy evaluations.
Simplify with a one-stop provider: We provide this service for all your electrical, gas, and mechanical equipment, including industrial control panels, automated manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, luminaires, switchboards, robotics, heating and cooling, commercial food service, distributed generation, energy storage systems, PV, and microgrid systems.
Test to key standards and codes: We test to SPE-1000 (Canadian Model Code for the Field Evaluation of Electrical Equipment), SPE-3000 (Model Code for the Field Evaluation of Medical Electrical Equipment and Systems), CSA B149.3 (Field Approval of Gas Fired Appliances), NFPA 791 (Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation), UL 508 (Standard for Safety-Industrial Control Equipment), and UL 508A (Standard for Safety-Industrial Control Panels)
Conclusion
In conclusion, CSA Group offers a reliable solution through its field evaluation and special inspection services, particularly beneficial for products facing unique challenges in meeting regular certification requirements.
With extensive expertise and a proven track record in North America, CSA Group simplifies the process by providing comprehensive evaluation services across various equipment types, ensuring compliance with essential safety standards and codes. This enables manufacturers to efficiently navigate regulatory hurdles and gain necessary approvals from local authorities, facilitating quicker market access for their products in North America