CSA A277-16 “Procedure for certification of prefabricated buildings, modules, and panels”,
National Building Code of Canada (Part 9),
National Plumbing Code of Canada,
Alberta Building Code (Part 9), and
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1

Note : Standards above as amended by Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Jurisdictions may require structures to comply with provincial/municipal codes in lieu of the National Codes.

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

Factory Built Modular Homes, Group C - Residential

Products are marked in a permanent manner where it is readily visible after installation with the following:

1. The Specification Nameplate (item 1068, white with black, 8-1/2” x 14”) is located on the inside of the kitchen cabinet door under the sink and includes:

• Manufacturer’s Name and Address,
• Date of Manufacture,
• Model Serial Number or Product Code,
• Foundation Type,
• Floor Live Load,
• Specified Snow Load,
• Seismic Response Sa(0.2),
• Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50),
• Building Envelope Thermal Effectiveness,
• Outside Design Temperature,
• Factory installed Components, Assemblies, and Systems,
• Site Install Components, Assemblies, and Systems, and
• Electrical System Voltage, Frequency, and Amperage.

2. The QAI label with ‘c’ identifier (item 1067, black with gold) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel.
• Certification label with serial number
• QAI Certification Logo with the ‘c’ identifier,
• “Modular Homes”
• QAI Logo shown here:

Factory Built Modular Homes constructed under Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada and the Alberta Building Code. Structures are single or multi-family dwellings classified under one Major Occupancy (Group C – Residential), comprised of single or multiple modules up to 3 storeys in building height. Modular Homes under this listing scope have a building area not exceeding 600m².

Homes are designed and constructed within the limitations of Part 9 of the Building Codes and have been evaluated with vertical fire and sound separations. This listing includes multi-unit residential buildings such as duplexes and row houses that require vertical Fire and Sound separations.

For a full list of structures covered under the above occupancy class, please refer to Division B, Notes to Part 3, A-3.1.2.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classification in the National Building Code.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction with Roof Trusses designed in Part 4.

Electrical:
120/240V, 60Hz, 1PH, 200A max

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

Heating and Ventilation:
Modular Homes may be equipped with central forced air furnaces and electrical baseboard heaters. Units may be equipped with heat recovery ventilators and air conditioning units.

Gas:
N/A – No gas system is installed in the Factory

Solid Fuel Burning Appliances:
Installer must have W.E.T.T. Certification.