What is the primary role of the CSA regarding gas and oil codes?

The primary role of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is to develop and publish safety standards. This function is essential as it ensures a consistent level of safety and quality across various gas and oil appliances and installations. The CSA collaborates with industry experts, stakeholders, and government entities to establish standards that address potential hazards and promote safe practices in the use and handling of gas and oil. By providing guidelines and codes, the CSA plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturers, installers, and consumers can rely on the safety and reliability of gas and oil systems.

In contrast, other roles such as promoting gas appliances, regulating gas pricing, or monitoring gas emissions fall outside the CSA's primary responsibilities. While these areas are important in the broader energy sector, they do not directly align with the CSA's mandate to create safety standards for gas and oil systems.