CSA standards and the CNSC
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) works with CSA Group to adopt and maintain nuclear-related standards. These standards support regulatory oversight and are referenced throughout the CNSC’s regulatory framework and licensing documentation.
Public access to CSA nuclear standards
Obtain free public access to all CSA Group nuclear standards by choosing one of the following options:
Enhanced access: Request a CNSC subscription with features such as:
- search functionality
- annotation tools
- bookmarking options
To request an enhanced access account, email consultation@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Read-only access: Sign up through the CSA Communities portal.
If you have trouble accessing the portal, contact the CSA Group Nuclear Program at nuclearstandards@csagroup.org.
Get involved
The CNSC encourages participation in the development of CSA nuclear standards. People in Canada can review and comment on draft standards during the CSA Group review process. To contribute, visit CSA Group’s public review page.
About CSA Group
CSA Group is a standards development organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada and the American National Standards Institute. It also contributes to international standards through participation with organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission.
CSA Group has been developing nuclear standards since the late 1970s. These standards are created and maintained with input from volunteer experts representing industry, public interest groups, and government bodies, including the CNSC. They help ensure safety across many nuclear activities and support regulatory, policy and operational needs.
Topics covered by CSA nuclear standards include:
- environmental protection
- radioactive waste
- decommissioning
- management systems
- pressure boundaries
- periodic inspections
- safety systems and safety analysis
- electrical safety
- structural integrity
- seismic qualification
Together, these standards support the safe design, operation and regulation of nuclear facilities in Canada.
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