CSA A277 “Procedure for Factory Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
Ontario Building Code 2012, Part 9
Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building, and NBCC 2010 (amended), Part 9
Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2012 (Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Ontario amendments)
CSA C22.10-10 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (CSA C22.1-09 with Quebec amendments)
Ontario Building Code 2012, Part 7 Plumbing
National Plumbing Code of Canada 2010
CSA B149.1-10 “Natural gas and propane installation code”

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

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:
a)Certification label serial number
b)The wording “Modular Homes”
c)QAI logo shown here:

2.The CSA A277 specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” size) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel 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 2 The QAI labels and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

The scope of buildings covered by this Listing includes:

Homes:
Single family dwellings classified under one major occupancy (Group C – Residential), constructed in single or multiple modules, up to 3-storey configurations. Modular homes under this scope have a building area not exceeding 600m².

Modular Homes are designed and constructed within the limitations of Part 9 without fire and sound separations. This listing does not include multi-residential buildings requiring fire and sound separation or shared egress facilities, such as duplexes, row houses, townhouses, hotels and motels, and/or any buildings designed with multiple major occupancies.

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 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building, and Ontario Building Code.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction within the limitations of Part 9 of
the applicable Building Code. May include engineered roof and/or floor truss systems

Electrical Ratings:
120/240V, 60Hz, 200A Max.

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

Heating/Ventilation:
Central forced air generators. Units can be electric, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, and systems can be equipped with an air conditioner.

Gas Systems:
Natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas