Modular Building Recertification, In Arizona

Modular Building Recertification, In Arizona

State of Arizona mandates all prefabricated buildings have state seals

In Arizona any prefabricated buildings that are for commercial or public use are required to have state seals on the building.  Sometimes a client will purchase a used building from the internet or even get a building donated.   In such cases a great deal is not always a great deal. 

When a building comes into Arizona from another state and it has not been approved by the department of building and life safety, you will have to get the building recertified.   The only way to get a recertification completed is to hire a company such as Modular Solutions that provides new construction as a factory and that will also verify your building is viable for use meeting Arizona codes and construction methods.

Sometimes a building was on a federal site with no approvals, and unfortunately the cost to retrofit the building to current code can be extremely expensive.  The best option is if you are considering taking a building for free or purchasing a building from out of state, to contact our Architectural (AE) department and let us offer you advise.

The process is pretty straight forward for recertification, but can be cost prohibitive if you end up with a building that was used on a federal site and furnished by the "low-bid" and does need any standards for code compliance or construction standards.

For more information on recertification contact our team:


Modular Solutions, Ltd

Phone: 800-441-8577 x (1) Sales
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Modular Building In Arizona

We have a factory in Arizona, and often we are asked what is required to put a modular building in any location in Arizona.  There are a few key steps to follow to make sure you get your modular building designed, and properly coded to be placed in any city or county in Arizona.

• Check with the local zoning office and see what the roof snow load is- Cold country has harsher regulations for roof snow load and insulation values.
• Check the lay of the land.   ADA requirements are one of the challenges we see on undeveloped land sites.  Some extensive grading may be required and that can really add to the cost of your project quickly.
• See if there is an HOA in the area.  Sometimes local zoning or HOA will require very specific aesthetic finishes which will effect the design criteria and cost of your project
• When do you need the modular building?  It can sometimes take 90 days to six months to get through the local zoning office for approvals of a modular or site built project.

For more tips contact our sales team at:

Modular Solutions, Ltd

Phone:  (800) 441-8577 x 1 (Sales)

Email:  Information@mod-sol.com

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Fire Safety, What is NFPA 285?

Modular Buildings and Site Built Structures, should be built in accordance with safety in mind!

Understanding What is NFPA 285

In 1998, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) established the NFPA 285 “Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components.” NFPA 285 provides a determination of vertical fire performance for exterior wall assemblies, which is verified by actual testing. It is intended to help builders reduce the potential for upward spread of fire through wall.

The requirement for a weather-resistive barrier is as follows:

WRB (Weather-Resistive Barrier) Code Requirement: 1403.5 Vertical and Lateral Flame Propagation – Exterior walls on buildings of Type I, II, III, or IV construction that are greater than 40 feet (12.192m) in height above grade plane, and contain a combustible water-resistive barrier, shall be tested in accordance with, and comply with the acceptance criteria of NFPA 285.

For this reason, Modular Solutions, Ltd partners with companies such as DuPont™ Tyvek® air and water barriers designed for commercial construction because they have been tested and shown to meet NFPA 285, the National Fire Protection Association fire performance standard for vertical wall assemblies.

For more information on fire safety in multistory modular construction consult our team:
Modular Solutions, Ltd
Phone: 800-441-8577 x 1 (sales)
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What Occupancy Is My Modular Building?

Modular buildings are the same as traditional construction when it comes to occupancy & use. Each type of facility can have multiple uses in the same building. Example a church or "A" assembly may have a school during the week and have "E" classrooms incorporated into the design. Any architectural design firm will tell you the importance is in the proper naming and function of the room and space.

This little cheat sheet will help you see what the general guidelines are for occupancy and use of your new modular building. By identifying areas that might be mixed occupancy or require fire separations, it is always great to meet with your design team during preconstruction and make sure we are incorporating the best flow & use of the facility.

Sometimes a wrong name on a room can be an expensive error. One example "B" offices can have professional improvement or training rooms without mixing your occupancy and using a higher square ft occupancy load. If you call this room a "conference room" or "meeting room" you will have mixed your occupancy and also raised your occupant load in the building.


For more details contact our preconstruction team at Modular Solutions, Ltd (800) 441-8577 x 1
email: information@ModularSolutionsLtd.com
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