The CSSBI has developed a new standard CSSBI 61-18
Manufacturer Certification Requirements for Cold Formed
Steel Framing Members. Under the CSSBI certification program,
a participating Manufacturer certifies that the designated
structural and non-structural cold formed steel (CFS) framing
members it produces meet or exceed the applicable ASTM
International (ASTM), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) requirements.
A steel building,
characterized by the
absence of load
bearing walls, is
intrinsically more
versatile and flexible
than other types of
structures.
Dimensional Stability + Fire Resistance + Ductility = Durability
The product certification is validated by independent 3rd-party testing and inspection. This certification program is designed so that products qualifying for certification meet the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada. As of January 1, 2019, certification is a requirement for
membership as a CSSBI Light Steel Framing (LSF) Manufacturer
Member. It is also a requirement for a company to use the
LSF load tables currently being developed. The CSSBI believes
that this initiative will be an advantage for the Canadian
construction industry.
The CSSBI represents the Canadian manufacturers of sheet steel building products. The list of current members and resource material can be obtained from the web site www.cssbi.ca