CSA

CSA America- ANSI Z21/83 Joint Committee for the Development of Gas Appliance Standards

CSA America and the Z21/83 Committee are jointly accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop standards for gas burning appliances and related accessories.  The standards cover construction requirements, safe operation, performance aspects, and laboratory test methods.  CSA America provides the administrative services required to operate the program, and the Z21/83 Committee, along with its Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), develop the standards in accordance with ANSI approved procedures.

AHAM participates on two of the TAGs, one for gas household ranges and one for gas household dryers.  AHAM also has a member representative on the full Z21/83 committee, and a staff member on the Advisory Council, which provides guidance to the program for budgeting and priorities.