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

National Building Code of Canada, Part 9

National Plumbing Code of Canada

C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”

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

CSA C22.10 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” with Quebec amendments)

Note: 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.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the standards/codes noted are the most current versions in effect.

Factory Built Modular Homes

Products are labelled and marked in a permanent manner where it is readily visible after installation with the following information:
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” 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 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.

Prefabricated dwelling units classified under one major occupancy (Group C – Residential), constructed in one storey single or multiple modules. Structures under this scope have a building area not exceeding 600m2. Modules may be built on steel chassis.
Structures under this listing typically include units used as dormitories or work camps. Multi-unit buildings are designed and constructed within the limitations of Part 9 with fire and sound separation between sleeping units. This listing does not include duplexes, row houses, townhouses, hotels and motels, 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.
Vehicular lighting and brake lighting systems must be provided by the transport company and be in compliance with the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Structural:
Conventional wood frame construction. Structures may be built over structural steel support frame.

Electrical Ratings:
120/240 V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 200A max., single or 3 phase systems.

Heating/Ventilation:
Primarily electrical forced-air furnaces. Modules may be equipped with electrical baseboard heaters and air conditioning. Units may also be equipped with energy recovery ventilator.

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

Gas Systems:
None.