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

Alberta Building Code 2014, Part 9 &10

National Plumbing Code of Canada 2010

CSA C22.1-12 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”

CSA B149.1-10 “Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code”

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

Factory Built Relocatable Commercial Industrial Structures

Products are labelled and marked in a permanent manner where it is readily visible after installation with the following information:
1. QAI label with ‘C’ identifier (item 1095 Relocatable Commercial Industrial Structures – A277 Compliance Label) 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 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

3. Other Markings as required by the relevant codes.

Note 2: The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Factory Built Relocatable Commercial Industrial Structures constructed in single or multiple modules in single storey configurations with a building area not exceeding 1200 m². This listing includes structures intended to be used under a single Major Occupancy classified as:

• Group D – Business and Personal Services,
• Group F3 – Low-hazard industrial occupancy

Structures described above typically include but are not limited to construction camp facilities, such as office spaces, portable washroom trailers, storage units and other similar business or industrial buildings.

This listing does not apply to sleeping quarters, dormitories, stores units and other residential or commercial buildings and/or any building designed for multiple major occupancies. This certification does not include Part 3 industrial, commercial or semi-commercial buildings, such as Hospitals, nor does it include Hotels /Motels, Schools, Portable Classrooms or any other structure outside the scope of part 10 of Alberta building code.

This listing does not include vehicular lighting or break wiring systems.

For a full list of structures covered under this occupancy please refer to Notes to Part 3, A-3.1.2.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classification in the National Building Code-Alberta Edition.

Structural:
Conventional Wood or Steel Frame Construction. The steel building shall be manufactured by companies certified in accordance with the requirements of CSA A660 “Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems”. All welding to be done in a shop certified to the CSA W47.1 “Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel”.

Electrical Ratings:
Up to a max. of 120/208V, 60Hz, 600A, 3-phase and/or 120/240 V, 60Hz, 100A single-phase systems.

Heating/Ventilation:
Primarily Central Forced Air Furnaces. Units may be Electric, Natural Gas or LPG Fired. Modules may be equipped with air conditioning and/or hydronic heating.

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

Gas Systems:
Structures may be equipped with Natural Gas or LPG Fired appliances and equipment.

Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems:
None.