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Mobile/modular homes in Quebec

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General

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Maximum roof width for whole building (Measures)

Maximum permitted width at the roof for a whole prefabricated building transported under a Class 2 permit, measured in metres.

  • 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2, building in sections
  • 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2, building in sections
  • 5.75 m18′ 10.5″Class 2, building in sections, specific category
  • 4.6 m15′ 1″Class 2, whole building

Maximum length (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

  • 30 m98′ 5″Class 2
  • 30 m98′ 5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings

Maximum height (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall height of the vehicle, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, general permit
  • 5 m16′ 5″Class 2, specific permit
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings

Maximum rear overhang (Measures)

Maximum permitted distance by which the load or equipment may project beyond the rear of the vehicle, measured in metres.

  • 5 m16′ 5″Class 2
  • 5 m16′ 5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings

Maximum body width (Measures)

Maximum permitted width of the body of a mobile home or prefabricated building, excluding roof projections, measured in metres.

  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, width measured at the body of the building

Minimum ground clearance for roof projections (Measures)

Minimum required ground clearance for roof projections on each side of a transported building, measured in metres.

  • 3.65 m11′ 11.5″Class 2, building in sections, 30 cm overhang on the left side
  • 3.65 m11′ 11.5″Class 2, building in sections, 30 cm overhang on the left side
  • 2.1 m6′ 10.5″Class 2, building in sections, 45 cm overhang on the side of the right shoulder
  • 2.1 m6′ 10.5″Class 2, building in sections, 45 cm overhang on the side of the right shoulder

Rear overhang measurement basis (Choices)

The reference point from which rear overhang is measured when transporting a prefabricated building. options: from_centre_of_rearmost_axle | from_rear_of_vehicle | other

  • Class 2

    • Other

    Not stated here: From centre of rearmost axle and From rear of vehicle.

Mobile home permit required (Yes or no)

Whether a permit is required to transport a mobile home or prefabricated building.

Yesin 2 cases

  • In general
  • Class 2

Warning equipment

1 topic Open Warning equipment

Roof included in width for night restrictions (Yes or no)

Whether a prefabricated building's roof is included when measuring width for night-travel restrictions.

No

Class 2

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