CSA A277-16 “Procedure for Factory Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC with Quebec amendments) (QCC)

National Plumbing Code of Canada

CSA C22.1 “Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”

CSA C22.10 Québec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Quebec amendments)

Note 1: Unless otherwise specified, the Standards/Codes noted are the most current versions in effect.
Note 2: Various provinces and territories have amendments to the national building code, jurisdictions may require structures to comply with provincial/municipal codes in lieu of the national building codes, the local AHJ should be consulted on the applicable requirements”

Factory Built Permanent Engineered Structures

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
1. QAI label with ‘C’ identifier (item 1097 – black lettering with silver background) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel.
QAI logo shown here:

2. The specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” size) is located in close proximity to the electrical panel and includes:

− Manufacturer’s Name and Address
− Date of Manufacture
− Model Serial Number or Product Code
− Foundation Type (Perimeter Foundation Wall or Piers)
− Floor live Load
− Specified Snow Load (1/50)
− Seismic Response Sa (0.2)
− Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50)
− Envelope Effective Thermal Resistance
− Windows/Doors/Skylights Thermal Characteristics
− Outside Design Temperature (Heal Loss or Heat Gain)
− Factory Installed Appliances
− Site Installed Components, Assemblies, and Systems
− Electrical Systems Voltage, Frequency, and Amperage

3. Other Markings as required by the relevant codes.

Note 3: The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Prefabricated Permanent Engineered Structures designed and built in single or multiple modules under Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the NBC and QCC. These structures are intended to be used for a single Major Occupancy classified as Group D – Business and Personal Services.
Structures included in this listing typically include but are not limited to office space, and other buildings used for the transaction of business or professional / personal services This listing does not include residential or commercial/industrial units, detention centers, assembly areas, or any other occupancy that is not described in this listing.
For a full list of structures covered under Group D occupancy, please refer to Appendix A, Division B of the NBC and QCC.
The design of each discipline: architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical, requires review and approval by professionals registered in the province where the units are intended to be installed.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction designed within the scope of Part 4 of NBC and QCC.

Electrical Ratings: Up to a maximum of 600V, 60Hz, 400A, 3 phase systems.

Heating/Ventilation:
Exterior wall mounted forced air furnaces and air conditioning (electric only). Systems may be equipped with electrical baseboard heaters.

Plumbing:
Conventional drainage and venting systems to a maximum of 240 hydraulic fixture units.

Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems:
This certification covers factory installed portions of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems. This certification does not cover completion of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems on site.
The design of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems must be designed by a professional engineer registered in the province in which the building is intended to be installed. Installation and commissioning of these systems must be completed on site by qualified technicians as per the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.

Gas Systems:
None.