CSA A277   “Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
National Building Code of Canada (Part 9)
CSA C22.1-15 “Canadian Electrical Safety Code, Part I,  “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”
National Plumbing Code of Canada 2015
National Building Code of Canada 2015 (Part 9) with Quebec Amendments
CSA C22.10-10 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (Canadian electrical code, Part I, 21st edition, with Québec amendments

Note: Standards above as amended by Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Jurisdictions may require structures to comply with provincial/municipal codes in lieu of the national building codes.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the standards/Code noted are the most current versions in effect.

Business Commercial Industrial Structures

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.

1. The QAI label (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” 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

Other Markings as required by the relevant codes.

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 up to a maximum of 2 storey configurations with a building area not exceed 600 m². This listing includes structures intended to be used under a single Major Occupancy classified as:
• Group D – Business and Personal Services or
• Group F Division 3 – Low hazard industrial

Structures under this listing typically include units used as field offices, construction camp facilities, industrial construction for mobile equipment and similar temporary industrial structures. This listing does not include structures with multiple Major Occupancies.

For a full list of structures covered under the above occupancy groups please refer to Appendix A, Division B of the National Building Code of Canada.

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

Electrical Ratings: 120/240V, Single Phase, 60Hz, 200A max. and/or 120/208V, 3-Phase, 60Hz, 200A max.

Heating/Ventilation: Modules may be equipped with central 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.

Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems: This certification does not cover the sprinkler and fire alarm systems.