What is CSA SPE-1000?

CSA SPE-1000 is a Model Code for One-Time approvals of General Electrical Products being sold, installed, or operated in Canada and that do not comply with Canadian Electrical Code requirements. Products that are custom-built, modified, or imported from other parts of the world could fit this criterion.

Where does the SPE-1000 apply?

CSA SPE-1000 is a Model Code developed by Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety for one-time approvals for general electrical products, installed within Canada, where certification of that equipment is impracticable or otherwise unavailable.

What certification is CSA?

The CSA acronym once stood for the Canadian Standards Association but is not a private testing body. As the name implies, this is a Canada-based group that offers certification for mechanical and electrical products, as well as any general product that carries a high amount of user risk.

How many CSA standards are there?

For over 90 years, CSA Group has helped to develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of more than 700 electrical standards.

Do you need CSA to sell in Canada?

All of the Canadian provinces have adopted the CSA electrical standards, which means that certification is mandatory for all electrical products to be installed in Canada.

What is a special inspection?

Special inspections are tests and observations of materials, fabrication, erection, or placement of components and connections critical to the structural integrity of the building identified in the Statement of Special Inspections. While these may be important to the project, they do not fall under Special Inspections.

What is the current Canadian Electrical Code?

The Canadian Electrical Code, CE Code, or CSA C22. 1 is a standard published by the Canadian Standards Association pertaining to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in Canada. The first edition of the Canadian Electrical Code was published in 1927. The current (24th) edition was published in 2018.

How long does it take to get a product CSA approved?

The lead time is approximately two till four weeks depending on the given conditions.

Does the US accept CSA?

CSA Group certification marks and labels are widely accepted and recognized in North America. Consumers and business owners across industries around the world trust CSA marks and labels for the North American market. From households to manufacturing plants, CSA marks instill peace of mind and confidence.

How do you check if a product is CSA approved?

Every product that bears a CSA mark is listed in the CSA Group Product Listing. You can determine if a product has been evaluated by CSA Group by searching below. You can search by: Product type (using the keyword function) For more search results, please use the Symbol * before and after the keyword.

What do you need to know about CSA spe-1000?

CSA SPE-1000 is a Model Code for the approval of Electrical/Electronic products being installed in the field or still at the manufacturing facility, which don’t comply with the Canadian Electrical Code requirements.

Is the SPE 1000 model code a certification mark?

It must be noted that the field evaluation label is not a certification mark. The SPE 1000 model code does not deal with type (or prototype) inspection and testing of equipment as practiced in a regular certification program.

What are the CSA requirements for field evaluation?

Products are evaluated to the requirements of SPE-1000, Model Code for the Field Evaluation of Electrical Equipment. Appliances and equipment are evaluated to the requirements of CSA B149.3, Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-related Components on Appliances and Equipment.

What kind of tests are required for spe-1000?

Based on the construction, one of main mandatory tests required for every electrical product within SPE-1000, is the Dielectric Strength Test, also known as Hi-pot test.