The Resources section provides educational information to help customers understand field evaluations and applicable Canadian electrical safety requirements.
What is CSA SPE-1000?
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Certification vs. Field Evaluation
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When is a Field Evaluation Required?
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- Custom-built Equipment
- Modified Equipment
- Imported Equipment
- Relocated Equipment
- Equipment Without a Recognized Certification Mark
- Equipment Requiring Assessment by an AHJ
Frequently Asked Questions
A field evaluation is an on-site inspection of electrical equipment performed to assess its conformity with applicable Canadian electrical safety requirements, typically carried out when the
CSA SPE-1000 is the Canadian standard that sets out the requirements for field evaluation programs. It defines how field evaluations are to be performed and documented so that equipment can be assessed for conformity with applicable electrical safety requirements when product certification is not practical or available.
Field evaluations performed under CSA SPE-1000 by an accredited inspection body are generally recognized by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) across Canada, though acceptance is determined by the AHJ for the specific project or jurisdiction.
Submit a request through EL-Safe Inc.'s Request an Evaluation form, including relevant equipment documentation. EL-Safe Inc. will review the submission and proceed with a documentation review followed by an on-site field evaluation.
Complaints & Appeals
EL-Safe Inc. is committed to providing impartial, professional, and consistent inspection services.
Any individual or organization may submit a complaint regarding our inspection activities or appeal an inspection decision. All complaints and appeals are reviewed in accordance with documented procedures and handled fairly, objectively, and in a timely manner.
For matters relating to EL-Safe Inc.’s compliance with SCC accreditation requirements, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) serves as the final level of appeal.
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Impartiality is fundamental to EL-Safe Inc.’s inspection activities. We are committed to conducting inspections independently, objectively, and without undue commercial, financial, or other influences. Our management system includes processes to identify, evaluate, and manage conflicts of interest while maintaining integrity, competence, impartiality, and confidentiality.
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