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

Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC with Quebec amendments), Parts 3, 4, 5 & 6

CSA C22.10 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (CSA C22.1 with Quebec amendments),

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

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 and includes:
   • Certification label serial number
   • QAI certification logo with the “C” Identifier
   • “Permanent Engineered Structures”

QAI logo shown here:

1. 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

2. 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.

Engineered Modular Structures under Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building. These structures are intended to be used for a single Major Occupancy classified as Group A, Division 2 – Assembly. Structures included in this listing are used as portable classrooms manufactured in single or multiple modules up to 2-storey configurations.

This certification does not cover completion of the spatial separation and the barrier-free access which is to be completed on site under permit. A qualified professional is required to design and validate exposing building faces and barrier-free design as per the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.

Note 3: 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 with steel beams and columns. All welding to be done in a shop certified to the CSA W47.1 “Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel”.

Electrical Ratings:
Up to a maximum of 120/208V, 60Hz, 400A Heating, Ventilation

Plumbing and Gas Systems:
All Heating, Ventilation, Plumbing and Gas Systems components are outside of the scope of this listing.

Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems:
This certification does not cover completion of the Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems. The design of these 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.

Notes:
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 electrical power supply. QAI certification covers the construction of the structures including any factory installed electrical services, 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.