CSA VS AWS Comparison

These documents summarize the similarities and key difference in the requirements between welding standards published by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the American Welding Society (AWS).

AWS D1.1 vs CSA W47.1 & CSA W59
CSA W47.1 vs AWS D1.1
CSA W47.2 vs AWS D1.2
Welding Personnel Qualification Testing CSA W47.1:2009 U7 vs AWS D1.1:2015
Welding Procedure Qualification AWS D1.1 vs CSA W47.1

Welding Standards

The Hydrogen Economy vs. Standards and Regulations – A Practical Perspective

Article

2026-01-19

What's New in CSA W47.1 2025

A breakdown of the CSA W47.1 welding standard updates for 2025

Video

2025-09-30

CSA Welding Certification Requirements When Repurposing Shipping Containers

Regulator's Corner

Article

2025-09-15

CSA W117.2 Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes – 2025 Edition

So, what is new?

Article

2025-04-21

Reference Guides

CAN/CSA - S304.1-94 - Masonry Design for Buildings (Limit States Design)

Guide

CAN/CSA C2.1 - Single-phase and three-phase liquid filled distribution Transformers

Guide

CAN/CSA C2.2 - Pole-mounted single phase distribution transformers for electric utilities

Guide

CAN/CSA C227.3 - Low-profile, single-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers with separable insulated high-voltage connectors

Guide