CSA A277 “Procedure for Factory Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels”
British Columbia Building Code, Part 9
British Columbia Plumbing Code, Part 7 Plumbing
National Building Code – Alberta Edition, Parts 9
National Plumbing Code of Canada
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, “Safety Standard for Electrical Installations”

Note 1: 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 CSA A277 specification nameplate (item 1068, 8-1/2” x 14” size) is normally located in close proximity to the electrical panel 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
o) Code(s) and standard(s) with edition date or version in which the structures have been constructed to

3. Other markings as required by the relevant code.

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

The scope of buildings covered by this Listing includes:

Homes:
Single family dwellings classified under one major occupancy (Group C – Residential), constructed in single or multiple modules, 1-storey configurations. Modular homes under this scope have a building area not exceeding 600m².

Modular Homes 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 this occupancy please refer to Notes to Part 3, A-3.1.2.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classification in the applicable Building Codes.

Structural:
Conventional Wood Frame Construction within the limitations of Part 9 of the applicable Building Codes. May include structural framing, roof and floor trusses systems designed in accordance with Part 4 by Registered Professionals.

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

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

Heating/Ventilation:
Units may be equipped with ducting for installation of a central forced air furnace on site and air conditioning (Electric Only)

Gas Systems:
N/A