Structures relocalisables

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
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CAN/UL 2600
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1.1 This standard provides the requirements for modular built relocatable temporary structures.


1.2 Relocatable structures for temporary use are a form of modular construction, built in an approved offsite facility, designed to be transported to a location, assembled, and utilized. During the life of these structures they may be used in several different locations.


1.3 The buildings constructed under this standard are permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction, used singly or in combination,


1.4 This standard specifies requirements including, but not limited to:

a)     National Building Code of Canada (NBC) objectives:

i)     safety;

ii)     health; and

iii)     fire & structural protection of buildings

 

b)     identification and labelling


1.5 A building regulated by this standard need not meet the requirements of the Section 9.36 of the NBC, or the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) as it pertains to:

a)     the design and construction of the building envelope; and

b)     the design and construction or specification of systems and equipment for:

i)      lighting, heating, ventilating or air-conditioning; and

ii)      service water heating.

 


1.6 This Standard applies to:

a)     a one storey building

i)     without sleeping accommodation, that is not more than 1 200 m2 in building area, and if sprinklered, is not more than 2 400 m2 in building area, and

ii)     with sleeping accommodation, that is not more than 600 m2 in building area, and if sprinklered, is not more than 1 200 m2 in building area, and

 

b)     a two storey building

i)     without sleeping accommodation, that is not more than 600 m2 in building area, and if sprinklered, is not more than 1 200 m2 in building area, and

ii)     with sleeping accommodation, that is not more than 300 m2 in building area, and if sprinklered, is not more than 600 m2 in building area.

 

 

1.7 A building described in Clause 1.6 is permitted to consist of one or more transportable modules specifically designed to be readily relocatable and usable without permanent foundations.

Raison d’être du projet

The Manufacturers Association for Relocatable Structures (MARS) –a not-for-profit trade association located in Alberta whose members include companies that manufacture, supply, lease, operate or own modular commercial and industrial structures –has identified a need for a national standard that addresses the necessary safety and quality management requirements for modular built relocatable structures that can be used and referenced in all 13 provincial and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. MARS has successfully worked with the Alberta government to develop Part 10 of the Alberta Building Code which deals specifically with relocatable structures by setting out specific requirements for a quality management system of relocatable structures from out-of-province. Although this approach has been used in Alberta, other provincial Building Codes across Canada do not currently include specific requirements for a quality management system for relocatable structures from out-of-province. As well, the National Codes Commission, responsible for maintaining the National Building Code (NBC), has indicated it does not intend to issue a new chapter in the NBC to cover temporary relocatable structures since only a handful of provinces use them. Similarly, other provinces, including British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, indicated they too would not develop requirements within their building codes but would prefer that an NSC could be referenced as needed. The lack of harmonized requirements has created barriers and challenges that would not exist if a harmonized quality management system were accepted across Canada. This project is intended to use the industry best practice, as set out under Part 10 of the Alberta Building Code.

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