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

Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings of Ontario Building Code (NBC with Ontario amendments),

Part 7 Plumbing of Ontario Building Code (NPC with Ontario amendments),

Ontario Electrical Safety Code, (C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Ontario amendments)

Note 1: Unless otherwise specified, the Standards and Codes noted are the most current versions in effect.

Business Commercial Industrial Structures

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
1. QAI label with ‘C’ identifier (item 1096) – 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” in size) is normally 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 S_a (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

Other Markings as required by the relevant codes.

Note 2: The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Factory Built Modular Structures constructed in single or multiple modules in single storey configurations with a building area not exceeding 600 m². This listing includes structures intended to be used under a single Major Occupancy classified as Group D – Business and Personal Services.

Structures under this listing typically include units used as portable offices. For a full list of structures covered under this occupancy please refer to Appendix A, Division B of the Ontario Building Code.

Vehicular lighting and brake lighting systems must be provided by the transport company and be in compliance with the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction within the limitations of Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code.

Electrical Ratings: Up to a maximum of 200A, 60Hz, 120/240V, single phase

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.

Gas Systems:
None.

Notes 3:
Structures included in this listing are manufactured at a central facility and transported to the site. These modules include provisions for on-site interconnections, connection to municipal services (water and sewage) and electrical power supply. QAI certification covers the construction of the structures including any factory installed plumbing and electrical equipment and fixtures. QAI certification is intended to obviate the necessity of further inspection by the local regulatory authorities except for site connections to services or to other modules and for site installed features.

Site installation of products must be done according to manufacturer’s installation instructions and in compliance with the requirements set by the local authority having jurisdiction.