CSA A277-16 “Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
National Building Code of Canada, Part 9
CSA C22.1 “Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”
National Plumbing Code of Canada
Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC with Quebec amendments), Part 9
CSA C22.10 Québec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (“Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Quebec amendments)
Part 9 of Ontario Building Code (NBC with Ontario amendments)
Part 7 Plumbing of Ontario Building Code (NPC with Ontario amendments)
Ontario Electrical Safety Code, (Ontario Amendments to the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, C22.1 “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”)

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

Factory Built Modular Homes

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
1. The QAI label (item 1067, black with gold, 3-1/2” diameter) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel and includes:
− Certification label serial number
− QAI certification logo with the “C” Identifier
− “Modular Homes”

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

3. 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.

Single or multiple family dwellings classified under one major occupancy (Group C – Residential), constructed in single or multiple modules up to a maximum of 2-storey configurations. Modular homes under this scope have a building area not exceeding 600m².

Structures under this listing typically include units used as family dwellings or work camps. Multi-unit residential buildings are designed and constructed within the limitations of Part 9 with fire and sound separation between dwellings and sleeping units. This listing does not include hotels and motels, and/or any buildings designed with multiple major occupancies.

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 of Canada.”

Structural:

Conventional Wood Frame Construction within the limitations of Part 9 of the applicable building Code.

Electrical Ratings:

Up to a maximum 600V, 60Hz, 400A, single or 3-Phase systems.

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.

Fire Alarm Systems:
This certification covers factory installed portions of the fire alarm systems. This certification does not cover completion of the fire alarm systems on site.
The design of the fire alarm systems must be approved by a professional engineer registered in the province where the units are 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.

Sprinkler Systems:
None.

Gas Systems:
None.