CSA A277 "Procedure for Factory Certification of Buildings"

CSA C22.1 "Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations"

Quebec Construction Code

National Building Code of Canada

National Plumbing Code of Canada

Standards above as provincially amended by Quebec. Jurisdictions may require structures to comply with municipal and/or provincial codes and standards in lieu of the national codes and standards.

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.   

The QAI label (Item 1097, Black lettering with Silver background) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel.  

The specification Nameplate (Item 1096, Black Lettering on White background ) is located in close proximity to the electrical panel and includes:

-          manufacturer’s name and address

-          model and serial numbers

-           date of manufacture

-          fuel type

-          complete electrical rating

-           a list of appliances that are factory installed

-          ground snow load and roof design snow load

-          thermal resistance of insulation and the outside design temperature used in heat-loss calculations

-          the building codes met by the building

-          additional markings as may be required

Other markings as required by the relevant codes.

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

The scope of modules covered by this Listing include:

Modules are:              Components of multi-family dwellings comprised of single or multiple modules in up to 3 storey configurations. Buildings included in this listing may require considerations from parts of the building code outside of part 9 with respect to structural design, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing design. These building modules are kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and/or service rooms for multi-family dwelling units.

Structural:                  Conventional wood frame construction

Electrical Rating:         120/240 VAC, 60Hz, 125A max

Heating/Ventilation:     Electrical baseboard heaters. Systems may be equipped with air conditioning.

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

Modules included in this listing are components of permanent multi-family dwellings manufactured at a central facility and transported to the site location. These units, when completely assembled on site, are equipped with normal facilities for connection to municipal water, sewage, and electrical services.

QAI certification covers the factory built construction of the Noyo modules that form the "Mechanical Core" of a building such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and/or service rooms.

The certification covers the construction of the modules and any factory installed electrical and plumbing service, and is intended to obviate the necessity of further inspections by the local regulatory authorities except for site connections to services or to other modules.

The professional Engineers licensed in the province where the units are intended to be installed are responsible for the design of each Noyo module and Noyo project as a whole.

This listing does not include commercial/industrial units, detention centers, assembly areas, or any other occupancy that is not described in this listing.

Structures are built to conform to CSA Standard A277, Quebec Construction Code, National Building Code, National Plumbing Code, and Canadian Electrical Code (Part 1), as applicable.

Interconnection of modules, completion of structural systems and connection to services must be finished on site as specified in the electrical and building permits and are subject to inspection by the local authorities having jurisdiction.

Products shall be installed in accordance with the local code of the authority having jurisdiction.