Modules, and Panels”

National Building Code of Canada, Part 9

National Building Code, Part 9 – 2019 Alberta Edition

National Plumbing Code of Canada

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

Note 1: Codes above as amended by the Province of Saskatchewan.

Note 2: Unless otherwise specified, the Standards and Codes noted are the most current versions in effect.

Modular Homes

All markings must be permanent and visible after installation.
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:
a) Certification label serial number
b) The wording “Modular Homes”
c) QAI logo shown here:

2. The specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” size) is provided to the purchaser and includes:
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark
b) Date of manufacture
c) Model name or project code
d) Foundation type (perimeter foundation wall or pier)
e) Floor live load
f) Specified snow load (1/50)
g) Seismic response Sa (0.2)
h) Hourly wind pressure (1/50)
i) Building envelope effective thermal resistance
j) Windows/doors/skylights thermal characteristics
k) Outside design temperature (heat loss/heat gain)
l) Factory installed appliances
m) Site installed components, assemblies, and systems
n) Electrical system voltage, frequency, and amperage

3. Other markings as required by the relevant code.

Note 3: The QAI labels and specification nameplate are available from QAI and must be applied at the factory.

Residential), constructed in single or multiple modules one 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, apartment buildings, hotels and motels, and/or any buildings designed with multiple major occupancies.

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.

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

Electrical Ratings:
120/240V, 60Hz, 125A Max.

Heating/Ventilation:
Electric Baseboard Heaters. Modules may be equipped with ducting for installation of a central forced air furnace on site. Modular homes may be equipped with air conditioning (Electric only)

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

Notes:
Modular Homes included in this listing are manufactured at a central facility and transported to the site. These modules must include provisions for onsite interconnections, connection to municipal services (water and sewage) and electrical power supply. QAI certification covers the construction of modular homes including any factory installed plumbing, and electrical services, appliances, equipment and fixtures. QAI certification is intended to obviate the necessity of further inspection by the local regulatory authorities except for site connections to services or to other modules and for site installed features.

Site installation of products must be done according to manufacturer’s installation instructions and in compliance with the requirements set by the local authority having jurisdiction.

Gas Systems:
None