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Click here to download the CNG Cylinder Inspection Form. Have questions on the certification program? E-mail : personnel-certification@csa-america.org or call 216-524-4990
Become a CSA Certified CNG Cylinder Inspector
CSA America offers a program to qualify Compressed Natural Gas Cylinder Inspectors for the visual inspection of vehicles that operate using CNG for power. The CNG Cylinder Inspector Certification Program was developed by CSA in conjunction with the Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (NGVC) in Washington, DC. The program's intent is to provide a mechanism for vehicle owners to obtain CNG cylinder inspections by qualified and certified personnel.
Qualifications of a Certified Cylinder InspectorEach cylinder must be visually inspected for external damage and deterioration every 36 months, or every 36,000 miles, or at the time of any re-installation. The inspection shall be performed by a qualified inspector in accordance with (1) the manufacturer's recommendations and (2) the inspection procedures provided in Compressed Gas Association (CGA) pamphlet C-6.4.
A qualified inspector will inspect for and document damage or other problems and recommend proper action to assure fuel system safety. ANSI/CSA NGV2 and other related documents may be purchased from CSA at 800-463-6727 or by visiting here.
A Certified CNG Inspector will have:
- knowledge of the types of containers used in CNG vehicle systems and damage allowances for each type,
- understanding of inspection requirements, test and procedures,
- the container manufacturer's current inspection guidelines readily available,
- have successfully passed the CSA America NGV Cylinder Inspector examination.
Training for CSA Certification
CSA America works with a number of training organizations that offer classes for CSA Certification. Training lasts two days and includes certification testing. Certification applications and exams are forwarded to CSA America for grading and evaluation, and the names of successful candidates are then added to the National Registry.Inspectors will then receive a CSA Certificate, Inspection Forms, and Pass/Fail Labels for use in inspection activities. The CNG Cylinder Inspector Program also provides annual reviews for inspectors to maintain their certification status.
To locate a facility offering training for CSA Certification visit any of the following links:
West Coast training centers: Offering on-site training: Offering 29 national training centers: Offering on-site training and scheduled classes at various facilities: For more information on natural gas vehicles and industry information: Scholarships - Inspector Training and Certification
Scholarships for cylinder inspection training and certification testing are available for qualifying technicians or
organizations through a US Department of Energy program administered by the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF).These scholarships will reimburse the scholarship candidate for successfully completing a cylinder inspector training program provided by one of the organizations listed above and passing the CSA America certification examination. For more information please visit http://www.cleanvehicle.org/technology/cylinder.shtml#5 or contact Hank Seiff, Director of Technology, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation at (703) 534-6151.