RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Quebec · Regulation respecting the regulation of residential building inspectors for inspections in the context of a real estate transaction (under the Building Act)
Coming into force
Licensing
What changes
All law updatesFrom October 1, 2027, residential building inspectors doing pre-purchase inspections in Quebec real estate transactions must hold an RBQ certificate. Existing inspectors have a transition period to complete upgrade training, and new inspectors need the AEC in building inspection.
- Law or regulation
- Regulation respecting the regulation of residential building inspectors for inspections in the context of a real estate transaction (under the Building Act)
- Jurisdiction
- Quebec
- In force
- Oct 1, 2027
- Official source
- Régie du bâtiment du Québec
Who it affects and how
Owners & developers
People and companies who own the property and commission the work, including homeowners renovating
Sellers will face inspections by certified inspectors under standardized rules.
Homebuyers & customers
Buyers of new homes and customers who pay a contractor for work
Homebuyers will be able to rely on RBQ-certified inspectors for pre-purchase inspections.
Workers
Employees and tradespeople on site
Practising inspectors must obtain the RBQ certificate before October 1, 2027.
Not directly affected: contractors, trades, suppliers, designers.
Plain-language summary by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on Oct 29, 2026. General information, not legal advice; you are responsible for how you use it. The official text governs: read it, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.