There has been a number of Hot Tubs sold in the Ottawa Area that do not have the proper approvals for ESA!!
Recognized Approval Marks
Before an electrical product or piece of electrical equipment is used, sold, displayed or advertised for sale in Ontario, it must be approved by an accredited certification or evaluation agency. The item must carry the official mark or label of the agency which indicates that the product has been independently assessed for safety.
These rules define the standards for safe electrical products and electrical installations in Ontario, and when followed, protect the public, workers and contractors as well as business owners.
Installation and connection of unapproved electrical equipment is against the law, puts people at risk and can lead to prosecution.
Business Owners, Contractors and Operators must report serious electrical accidents
Make sure to look for the mark or label before you buy, install or use an electrical product.
The following is a list of recognized marks and labels:
Here is a link of the Logos to Look for!
Recognized Certification Markings
BACL (Bay Area Compliance Laboratories)
BACL (Bay Area Compliance Laboratories) BACL (Bay Area Compliance Laboratories)
Canadian Group for Approval Inc. (CGA)
Canadian Group for Approval Inc. (CGA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Curtis Strauss
Curtis Strauss
DEKRA Certification BV
Dekra Dekra
Electrical Safety Authority – Field Evaluation (ESAFE)
Electrical Safety Authority – Field Evaluation (ESAFE)
FM Approvals LLC
FM Approvals LLC
IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc.
IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc. IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc. IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc.
ICC NTA, LLC
NTA
IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS
IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc. IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc. IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc.
International Testing laboratory Inc.
Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services
Intertek Testing Services
Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services
LabTest Certification Inc.
LabTest Certification Inc. LabTest Certification Inc.
Met Laboratories (MET)
Met Laboratories (MET) Met Laboratories (MET)
Nemko North America, Inc.
Nemko North America, Inc. Nemko North America, Inc. Nemko North America, Inc. Nemko North America, Inc. Nemko North America, Inc.
NSF International
NSF International
OMNI Environmental Services Inc
OMNI Environmental Services Inc
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
QPS
Quality Auditing Institute (QAI)
Quality Auditing Institute Quality Auditing Institute Quality Auditing Institute
SGS
SGS SGS SGS SGS
TR Arnold and Associates, Inc.
TR Arnold and Associates, Inc.
TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc
TÜV SÜD America Inc.
TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc.
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc
Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc.
Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc
Recognized SPE-1000 Field Evaluation Marks
AC&E North America Inc.
AC&E North America Inc.
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Canadian Group for Approval Inc. (CGA)
Canadian Group for Approval Inc Canadian Group for Approval Inc
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
International Testing laboratory Inc.
International Testing laboratory Inc.
Intertek Testing Services
Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services
LabTest Certification Inc.
LabTest Certification Inc LabTest Certification Inc
MET Laboratories
MET Laboratories MET Laboratories
Nemko Canada Inc.
Nemko Canada Inc. Nemko Canada Inc. Nemko Canada Inc.
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
Quality Auditing Institute
Quality Auditing Institute
Q Test Inspection Ltd.
Q Test Inspection Ltd.
SEAC Engineering Inc.
SEAC Engineering Inc.
TÜV SÜD America Inc.
TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc.
TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.
Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.
Recognized Panel-Only* Field Evaluation Agency Markings
AC&E North America Inc.
AC&E North America Inc.
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Intertek Testing Services
Intertek Testing Services Intertek Testing Services
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
NOTE: “PANEL ONLY” label identifies that the panel has been evaluated to the SPE-1000. It does not cover equipment that is added or connected to the panel.
Recognized SPE-3000 Field Evaluation Marks
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Attesta International Safety Certification Inc.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Intertek Testing Services
Intertek Testing Services
LabTest Certification Inc.
Labtest Certification
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
Underwriters“ Laboratories Inc.
Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc
Component Certification Markings that are not Recognized on Complete End-use Products
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) –
CSA
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
UL Recognized Component UL Recognized Component
Note: Electrical components bearing these marks may have restrictions on their performance or may be incomplete in construction, and are intended to be used as part of a larger approved product or system. The Component Recognition marking is found on a wide range of products, including some switches, power supplies, printed wiring boards, some kinds of industrial control equipment and thousands of other product
**Withdrawn Field Evaluation Agency Markings
LabTest Certification Inc.
Date Withdrawn: June 29, 2020
Labtest Certification
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Date Withdrawn: November 11, 2018
Electrical Safety Authority operating as ESAFE
Quality Auditing Institute
Date Withdrawn: June 1, 2020
Quality Auditing Institute
** These Field Evaluation marks are only acceptable on products labeled before the withdrawal date. Any product bearing these marks after the indicated withdrawal date are considered unapproved and cannot be used or sold in Ontario.