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

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

Note 2: Various provinces and territories have amendments to the national building code, jurisdictions may require structures to comply with provincial/municipal codes in lieu of the national building codes, the local AHJ should be consulted on the applicable requirements.

Business Commercial Industrial Structures

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
1. QAI label with ‘C’ identifier (item 1096) – 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 S_a (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 3: The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Factory Built Modular Structures constructed in single or multiple modules in single storey configurations with a building area not exceeding 600 m². This listing includes structures intended to be used under a single Major Occupancy classified as:
• Group D – Business and Personal Services or
• Group E – Mercantile

Structures under this listing typically include units used as stores, business offices or for personal services. This listing does not include structures with multiple Major Occupancies.

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.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction within the limitations of Part 9 of the National Building Code, Part 9 of Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC with Quebec amendments) and Part 9 of Ontario Building Code (NBC with Ontario amendments)

Electrical Ratings:

600V, 60Hz, 600A, 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.

Gas Systems:
None.