CSA A277 “Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”

Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC with Quebec amendments), Part 9

CSA C22.10 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Quebec amendments)

National Plumbing Code of Canada

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the standards/Code 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:
− 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
Other Markings as required by the relevant codes.

Note: the QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

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

Residential buildings 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, motels, and apartment buildings and/or any buildings designed with multiple major occupancies.

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

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

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

Heating/Ventilation: Electric Baseboard Heaters. Modules may be equipped with ducting for installation of a central forced air furnace on site.

Plumbing: Conventional drainage and venting systems to a maximum of 180 hydraulic fixture units.

Gas Systems: None.