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

BC Building Code 2012 (Part 9 & 10)

BC Plumbing Code 2012

CSA C22.1-15  “Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations” (23rd Edition)

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

Factory Constructed Business Commercial Industrial Structures

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
The QAI certification label (item 1096, Black with Silver Background) is
normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel.
The specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” in size) is located in
close proximity to the certification label 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
 QAI Logo shown here:

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.

Occupancy:
Structures are used for single Major Occupancy classified as Group D –
Business and Personal Services occupancies, Group E – Mercantile
occupancies, and Group F-3 – Low-Hazard Industrial Occupancies. These
structures are constructed in single or multiple modules in single storey
configurations with a building area not exceeding 600m².
Structures under this listing typically include business offices used for
personal services, stores, or storage units. For a full list of structures
covered under this occupancy please refer to Appendix A, Division B of the
BC Building Code. This listing does not include structures with multiple
Major Occupancies.

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

Electrical Ratings:
120/208V, 60Hz, 3-phase, 200A max.

Heating/Ventilation:
Electric Furnace. 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 240 hydraulic
fixture units.

Gas Systems:
None.