How to Start Reviewing Draft Standards

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Commenting on Drafts

Finding Drafts

Drafts can be found via categories or search bar on the home page or via the "Drafts" page on the menu on the left side of the page.

On the drafts page, you can search, sort by open and expiry date, and filter by category, open/close date, or the source of the draft.

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Navigating through drafts

Navigating through drafts is easy when using the 'Table of Contents', this allows you to select which section you want to read, comment or refer back to at any time. Each section allows you to select the previous section and the next section of the draft, enabling you to comment specifically on particular parts of the document.

Commenting

Making comments on the drafts couldn’t be easier; each draft is organized so you can comment on particular sections. The text boxes have a capacity of 2000 characters, as well as the option to either submit the comment straight away or save for later. "My Comments" (in the menu on the left) allows you to monitor and manage all the comments you have submitted or saved.

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Note: Writing comments that address the validity, purpose, usability or clarity of the draft standard would be the most beneficial approach when submitting a comment and proposed change.

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With the collected comments, CSA Group and relevant CSA Group technical committee members review all comments and proposed changes via meetings conducted by a representative group of experts using the CSA Group formal procedure to review every comment. Unfortunately it is not possible to provide individual feedback on your input, however every comment submitted is considered and the final published standard is benefit.

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Comment Types

General - Comment on the document as a whole, using the current section as a starting point or as an example

Editorial - Comment on spelling, grammar, punctuation or layout that does not affect the application of the document

Technical - Comments which have practical implications on the application of the document

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