RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
What it means for you: Sellers will face inspections by certified inspectors under standardized rules.
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Quebec extends building and electrical code transition periods by one year
In force since Sep 10, 2026
What it means for you: Projects starting before October 17, 2027 may still use the older code editions.
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Designer
Details →Quebec Construction Code Chapter I updated to NBC 2020 (modified Quebec)
In force since Apr 17, 2025
What it means for you: Existing building owners face new Safety Code duties such as hot-work protection and fire safety plan compliance.
Affects Owner Contractor Worker Designer
Details →Announced
Passed or proposed, but not in force yet. Dates can change.
Mandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Owner-builders will need staged inspections and a certificate of conformity for covered buildings.
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