CSA A277 “Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
National Building Code of Canada (Part 9)
Alberta Building Code 2014 (Part 9) 
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Safety Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”
National Plumbing Code of Canada

Note: Standards above as amended by Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Jurisdictions may require structures to comply with provincial/municipal codes in lieu of the national building codes.

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.

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:

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 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

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 2 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 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.

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

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

Heating/Ventilation: Electric Baseboard Heaters. Modules may be equipped with central forced-air furnace and air conditioning.

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

Gas Systems: None