Kent Homes, a Division of J.D. Irving, Ltd.
Factory Built Structures Listing Program
- Kent Homes, a Division of J.D. Irving, Ltd.
- Permanent Engineered Structures
- Bouctouche, New Brunswick
- REC589-8
- REC589-8
- December 5, 2017
- December 5, 2017
- N/A
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CSA A277-16 “Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
National Building Code of Canada with Quebec Amendments
C22.10-10 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, (21st Edition) with Quebec amendments “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”
National Plumbing Code of Canada
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the standards/Code noted are the most current versions in effect.
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Factory Built Permanent Engineered Modular Structures
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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.QAI logo shown here:
2. The specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” in size) is normally
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 AmperageOther Markings as required by the relevant codes.
The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.
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Permanent Engineered Modular Structures under Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the National Building Code. These structures are intended to be used as office with assembly areas under a single Major Occupancy classified as:
Group D – Business and Personal Services.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.
Structures included in this listing are manufactured in multiple modules up to 2 storeys configurations.
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.Electrical Ratings:
600V, 60Hz, 400A, 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 Quebec. 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:
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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 municipal services (water and sewage) and electrical power supply. QAI certification covers the construction of the structures including any factory installed plumbing and 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.
The materials, products or systems listed in this directory have been qualified to bear the QAI Listing Mark under the conditions stated with each Listing. Only those products bearing the QAI Listing Mark are considered to be listed by QAI.
No warrantee is expressed or implied, and no guarantee is provided that any jurisdictional authority will accept the Listing found herein. The appropriate authorities should be contacted regarding the acceptability of any given Listing.
Visit the QAI Online Listing Directory located at www.qai.org for the most up to date version of this Listing and to validate that this QAI Listing is active. Questions regarding this listing may be directed to info@qai.org. Please include the listing number in the request.