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

National Building Code of Canada, Parts 3,4,5,6

National Plumbing Code of Canada

Ontario Building Code, Parts 3,4,5,6

Ontario Building Code, Part 7 Plumbing

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

British Columbia Building Code, Parts 3,4,5,6

British Columbia Plumbing Code, Part 7 Plumbing

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

Note 1: Unless otherwise specified, the Standards and 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.

Engineered Structures – Care Facilities with Treatment

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
1. The QAI label (item 1097, black lettering with silver background) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel and includes:

a)Certification label serial number
b)QAI logo shown here:

2.The specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” size) is provided to the purchaser and includes:
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark
b) Date of manufacture
c) Model name or project code
d) Foundation type (perimeter foundation wall or pier)
e) Floor live load
f) Specified snow load (1/50)
g) Seismic response Sa (0.2)
h) Hourly wind pressure (1/50)
i) Building envelope effective thermal resistance
j) Windows/doors/skylights thermal characteristics
k) Outside design temperature (heat loss/heat gain)
l) Factory installed appliances
m) Site installed components, assemblies, and systems
n) Electrical system voltage, frequency, and amperage

3. Other markings as required by the relevant code.

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

Permanent engineered structures classified under one major occupancy (Group B, Division 2 – Treatment Occupancies or Group D – Personal Services Occupancies*), constructed in single or multiple modules, one storey configurations, under Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 of the National Building Code of Canada, Ontario Building Code and BC Building Code.

* Any clinic supports, offices, or similar type functions that are supplementary to the main hospital operation can be deemed as Group D subsidiary occupancy.

Structures included in this listing typically include but are not limited to care facilities with treatment, convalescent/recovery/rehabilitation centers with treatment, nursing homes with treatment, hospitals, clinic supports and offices that are supplementary to the main hospital operation. This listing does not include residential homes, hotels, motels, business / commercial / industrial units, assembly areas, detention centers, or any other occupancies that are not described in the listing. Medical equipment is not included as part of the certification.

For a full list of structures covered under this occupancy please refer to Notes to Part 3, A-3.1.2.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classification in the applicable building codes.

Structural:
Steel Frame Construction designed under Part 4 of the applicable building code by a Professional Engineer. The manufacturer of steel building systems is certified in accordance with the requirements of CSA A660 “Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems”. Steel building systems made of welded steel is completed by a factory certified in accordance with the requirements of CSA W47.1 “Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel”.

Electrical Ratings:
600V, 60Hz, 3PH, 150A max., 480V, 60Hz, 3PH, 400A max., and/or 120/208V, 60Hz, 3PH, 200A max.

Heating/Ventilation:
Air condition units and electric heaters.

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

Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems:
The certification covers factory installed portion 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 fire alarm and sprinkler 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 onsite by qualified technicians as per the requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Gas Systems:
None