Technical authority

Publications

Our Commissioning Engineers Compendium, Technical Memorandums, and Guidance Notes are all available below. The go-to reference documents for industry professionals.

Access via CSA Connect

How to get them

Two ways in, both through CSA Connect

All CSA publications are available through CSA Connect. CSA members can access the complete publications library at no additional cost as part of their membership.

Non-members can create a free CSA Connect account to access Guidance Notes free of charge and purchase other CSA publications directly through the platform as required.

Already a member

Everything below is included in your membership. Sign in to CSA Connect and read it, volume by volume.

Not a member yet

Create a CSA Connect account, then purchase the publications you want at the prices shown. Joining the CSA makes them free.

Create an account

Commissioning Compendiums

The Commissioning Engineers Compendium

Complete edition

Free with membership

12 volumes · £60.00 for non-members

Commissioning Compendium

The full Commissioning Compendium, covering all 12 volumes from air systems to recent developments.

Every volume included — nothing sold separately
Free to CSA members, in full
Not a member? Create an account, then purchase

Everything is read in CSA Connect. Nothing is bought without an account.

What’s inside

12 volumes, covering every discipline from air systems to recent developments.

CC1 Air Systems (2026 Version)
CC2 Water Systems (2026 Version)
CC3 Drive & Pulleys (2015 Version)
CC4 Heat Exchangers (2015 Version)
CC5 Refrigeration (2015 Version)
CC6 Psychrometry (2015 Version)
CC7 Basic Electrical Systems (2015 Version)
CC8 Building Management Systems (2015 Version)
CC9 Documentation (2015 Version)
CC10 Life Safety System (2015 Version)
CC11 Health and Safety (2015 Version)
CC12 Recent Developments (2015 Version)

Free With Every Account

Guidance Notes

Guidance Notes are free to access for both members and non-members through CSA Connect. Create a free account to read them online, or join the Association to gain access to the full library of CSA publications and technical resources.

GN1 WHITE WATER BALANCING

This Guidance Note provides a concise overview of white water balancing, outlining the causes, symptoms and practical implications of microbubble aeration in water systems. It is intended to help commissioning professionals recognise the issue, understand its impact on flow regulation, and follow an appropriate course of action when the condition is encountered.

Free for everyone

GN2 CONSTANT FLOW REGULATORS

This document is a guidance note on Constant Flow Regulators (CFRs), outlining their role in heating and cooling systems, key commissioning considerations, system design guidance, common faults, and troubleshooting advice for commissioning specialists and building services professionals.

Free for everyone

GN3 TROUBLE SHOOTING RADIATOR SYSTEMS

This guidance note provides a concise overview of common issues affecting radiator systems and outlines practical approaches to diagnosing and resolving them. It is intended to support commissioning engineers and technical teams in identifying faults, improving system performance, and maintaining effective control of TRV and differential pressure arrangements.

Free for everyone

GN4 BACTERIA WITHIN CLOSED SYSTEMS

This guidance note provides an overview of bacterial contamination risks within closed circuit heating and cooling systems. It explains how bacteria can develop, the potential impact on system performance and asset life, and the importance of effective water treatment, monitoring, and maintenance. This document is intended to support commissioning engineers, water treatment specialists, and facilities teams in identifying, managing, and preventing microbiological issues within closed circuit pipework systems.

Free for everyone

GN5 SITE SAFETY FOR COMMISSIONING ENGINEERS

This Guidance Note provides practical guidance on health, safety, and welfare requirements for commissioning engineers working on construction and building services projects. It covers key responsibilities, site hazards, risk assessments, safe systems of work, personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with current legislation and site safety procedures to help ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.

Free for everyone

GN6 CSCS/SKILLCARD GUIDANCE

This guidance note explains the Engineering Services SKILLcard scheme and its relationship with CSCS for Commissioning Engineers, Water Treatment Engineers and Commissioning Managers. It outlines the approved CSA competence-based routes to obtaining a SKILLcard, the card categories available, and the evidence required to support an application. The guide also provides practical advice on selecting the correct card type and understanding the current Health & Safety and membership requirements recognised by SKILLcard.

Free for everyone

GN7 SAFE USE OF MERCURY WATER MANOMETERS

Updated CSA guidance on the move from mercury to electronic manometers, plus how to use, transport and clean up after mercury instruments safely on the occasions they're still used.

Free for everyone

GN8 INVERTER DRIVES FOR FANS & PUMPS

Updated CSA guidance on setting up, commissioning and handing over inverter drives on HVAC fans and pumps, covering safe start-up, balancing with drives, running above 50 Hz, fire and smoke control modes, and the records to hand over.

Free for everyone

GN12 DEARATION IN HOT WATER SERVICES SYSTEMS

Updated CSA guidance on removing air from hot water services systems, from design through to venting and commissioning.

Free for everyone

GN13 VOLUME FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT BY NON-INVASIVE FLOW METERS

Updated CSA guidance on measuring water flow rates with clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters where flow measuring devices are missing or unusable, covering set-up, mounting, checking the reading and recording results you can rely on.

Free for everyone

Priced for non-members

Technical Memorandums

TM1 STANDARD COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

TM1: Standard Commissioning Procedures is a core reference document that outlines recognised commissioning practices, helping engineers, managers, and project teams deliver safe, consistent, and effective commissioning across building services systems.