Request for Interpretation of CSA Group Standards
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General guidelines
What is a request for interpretation?
An interpretation is a written clarification of the meaning of a provision of a CSA Standard, provided by the responsible Technical Committee in response to a written request for an interpretation. An interpretation may address either the literal text or the intent of the text of a standard.
Who can submit a request for interpretation?
Requests for interpretation of CSA Group Standards may be submitted by anyone.
When can I submit a request for interpretation?
Requests for interpretation of CSA Group Standards may be submitted at any time.
Note: Requests for interpretation cannot be considered if the matter is known to be related to pending or ongoing litigation or to be before the courts or an administrative tribunal. The period during which a matter is considered to be before the courts or an administrative tribunal includes the time from which formal steps are taken to begin a proceeding in the relevant forum to the expiry or disposition of all appeals.
What will happen after I submit my request for interpretation?
Following a preliminary check by CSA staff, request for interpretation that meet a criteria for a formal response will be forwarded to the applicable Technical Committee for review. A response will be issued once the committee has considered and balloted the request, which may require some time.
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