How are electric signs approved?
- Electric signs must meet the equipment approval requirements applicable in the province or territory where they will be installed.
- Evidence of approval generally takes the form of a recognized Canadian certification mark or an accepted field evaluation or special inspection label. Confirm the acceptable approval route with the relevant electrical authority.
Certification and field evaluation
- Certification assesses a product against applicable safety standards and authorizes the use of a certification mark.
- Field evaluation or special inspection may provide an approval route for eligible equipment that is not already certified. Its availability and acceptance depend on the equipment and the requirements of the relevant electrical authority.
Which approval marks are accepted?
- CSA is one of several organizations that provide electrical product certification. Other organizations also issue marks recognized for use in Canada.
- Check that the mark covers Canadian requirements and is recognized by the electrical authority for your installation. A mark intended only for the United States is not sufficient evidence of Canadian approval.
- Approval of individual components does not, by itself, establish approval of the complete sign.
Does product approval cover installation?
- Product approval and installation approval are separate.
- A certified or field-evaluated sign must still be installed in accordance with applicable electrical codes, permit requirements and inspection procedures.