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

National Building Code of Canada (NBC), Parts 3, 4, 5 & 6

National Plumbing Code of Canada

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

Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building (NBC 2015 with QC amendments), Parts 3, 4, 5 & 6

CSA C22.10-18 Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (CSA C22.1-15 with QC 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.

Factory Built Engineered Structures Groupe C

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.

1. QAI label with ‘C’ identifier (item 1097 – 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” 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 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 3: The QAI label and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Engineered Modular Structures under Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the NBC, intended to be used for a single Major Occupancy classified as Group C – Residential. Structures included in this listing are manufactured in single or multiple modules up to 3-storey configurations. The buildings could be of combustible or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination.

Structures included in this listing typically include but are not limited to work camp dormitories and other buildings used for the sleeping accommodation as boarding houses and lodging houses, and similar temporary structures providing accommodation for sleeping quarters. This listing does not include apartments, duplexes, row houses, townhouses, hotels and motels, business/ commercial/ industrial units, assembly areas, or any other occupancy that is not described in this listing.

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 NBC or Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building.

The design of each discipline: architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler system requires review and approval by professionals registered in the province where the units are intended to be installed.

Structural:
Conventional Wood or Steel Frame Construction designed within the scope of Part 4 of NBC or Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building. 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 maximum of 347/600V, 60Hz, 1200A, 3-phase and 120/240, 60Hz, 400A, single-phase systems.

Heating and 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

Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems:
This certification covers factory installed portions of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems. This certification does not cover completion of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems on site.

The design of the sprinkler and fire alarm systems must be designed by a professional engineer registered in the province in which the building is intended to be installed. Installation and commissioning of these systems must be completed on site by qualified technicians as per the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.