CAN/CSA-A660

Norseman Structures is certified to CAN/CSA-A660, a requirement of engineered structures under the National Building Code of Canada. The new CSA-A660 requirements, released in the fall of 2009, introduce more stringent mandatory standards for fabric engineering than were previously part of the previous CSA-A660 certification. The new standards include full-system requirements covering the fabric supplier, fabric design engineer and fabric production facilities. Norseman Structures' certification to this new standard provides customer confidence in the strength and reliability of its products and integrity of the company.

The CSA-A660 Standard was developed to assist government officials in reviewing building permit submissions incorporating a steel building system, and to help purchasers in obtaining a quality building. Customers may experience difficulty in getting permits without CSA-A660 certification.

The CSA-A660 Standard requires that the manufacturer's suppliers, production facilities, design, engineering, staff, and quality assurance systems are capable of consistently producing quality buildings. The National Building Code of Canada states that "building systems shall be manufactured by companies certified in accordance with the requirements of CSA-A660 Certification of Manufactures of Steel Building Systems." 

CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) has certified Norseman Structures' manufacturing facility to CSA Standard W47.1 "Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel" in Division 2. Division 2 requires that Norseman Structures retain the services of a qualified Welding Engineer. Certified Welding Supervisors are on staff to control Norseman's welding operations. CWB qualifies Welding Supervisors based on related experience, and examinations on welding symbols, weld faults, quality control and inspection methods. The welding operation is subject to third-party audits by CWB to assure continued commitment and performance to required standards.

AWS (American Welding Association)

COR (Certificate of Recognition)

Norseman is certified for the Certificate of Recognition (COR) in Saskatchewan and Alberta. COR is the national standard for certification in the construction industry. 

A COR is awarded to employers who develop effective health and safety programs to reduce incidents and their associated human and financial costs. A COR recognizes that the employer’s health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor and found to meet established standards.

COR certification is now frequently required as a pre-qualification and/or condition of contract by public and private buyers of construction across Canada. A significant number of industry-leading companies are COR certified. COR certification is nationally trademarked and endorsed by participating members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA).