07/22/2026
At FlameāTamer, our cylinder inspection & testing procedures follow the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards recognized across Canada through CSA specifications and UN pressurizedāreceptacle requirements.
CGA also supports NFPAā10 Chapter 8, which guides gauge accuracy, readability, and calibration for all lowāpressure extinguisher testing.
CGA standards were developed with cylinder manufacturers to outline requirements for steel and aluminum cylinders, including 3A, 3AA, 3AM, & 3AAM manufacturing processes. These standards define critical inspection criteria such as corrosion limits, pitting allowances, and preāfilling inspection requirements, ensuring every cylinder meets safety expectations before testing or filling.
For distributors, CGA compliance applies across multiple areas of our work:
š„COā Cylinder Filling
š„Preāinspection procedures follow CGA Cā6 (steel) and CGA Cā6.1 (aluminum), ensuring cylinders meet all structural and corrosion requirements before filling.
š„LowāPressure Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
š„Testing must comply with CGA Cā1 ā Method of Hydrostatic Testing, along with NFPAā10 Chapter 8 requirements for gauge accuracy (0.05% overall), readability (1% increments), and calibration every six months.
š„HighāPressure WaterāJacket TestingĀ Ā
š„Governed by Transport Canada, requiring CGA Cā1 plus any additional CGA standards relevant to the cylinder type being tested.
Following CGA ensures every cylinder we inspect, fill, or test meets the highest levels of safety, compliance, & performance.
Protecting both our customers and the communities we serve.
šFor more information call us (905) 791-3102
