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CPCI Precast Concrete Certification Program for Architectural and Structural Precast Concrete Products and System

The CPCI certification program is designed to qualify manufacturers who fabricate architectural and structural precast concrete.
The purpose of the audit based program is to provide owners and designers with the confidence that certified precast concrete manufacturers are qualified to manufacture the products they supply to the marketplace, are competent to provide quality precast and have adequate personnel and facilities.
The intent of this program is to certify only those precast manufacturers who demonstrate strict conformance to current standards, and are committed to continually improving the quality of their products and systems.
CPCI Certification
The CPCI Certification program has reintroduced common, measurable, nationwide standards for precast certification with no increased cost to our customers. In accordance with the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada, CPCI Certification is aimed to make certification designation a recognized requirement for all project specifications and for all precast operations.
CPCI Certification is:
  • Based conformance on CSA A23.4 and related standards
  • Aimed to make certification designation a recognized requirement for all project specifications and for all precast operations
  • Has reintroduced common, measurable nationwide standards for precast certification
  • Focused on plant, processes and people
  • Focused on product requirements and documentation
  • Available to all qualified manufacturers
  • Committed to continual improvement of products and systems for the entire Canadian precast industry
  • Certified to Canadian (A23.4) and US (MNL 116 & 117) requirements, whichever is more stringent
  • Requires a comprehensive Quality System Manual for all plants
  • Recognized by the National Building Code of Canada
  • Has a mandated number of audits annually
  • Evaluated using a uniformly applied detailed checklist of compliance for the entire design, manufacturing and erection process
  • Has defined uniform pass/fail criteria with an 80% passing grade required
  • Has been designed to be harmonized with PCI Certification (US) requirements
  • Is governed by an independent multidisciplinary body that oversees the program
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