RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
What it means for you: Practising inspectors must obtain the RBQ certificate before October 1, 2027.
New and upcoming construction laws, building codes and regulations across Canada, and what each change means for owners, buyers, contractors, trades, workers, suppliers and designers. Every entry links to the official source.
Show what matters to you:
Showing changes that affect employees and tradespeople on site, with what each one means for you.
4 changes for workers
Dates are set: plan for these now.
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
What it means for you: Practising inspectors must obtain the RBQ certificate before October 1, 2027.
These already apply.
In force since Mar 26, 2026
What it means for you: Electricians must work to the updated code requirements.
In force since Nov 12, 2025
What it means for you: Journeypersons can do related short tasks outside their trade, and those with 15,000 hours gain province-wide mobility.
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Worker
Details →In force since Apr 17, 2025
What it means for you: New hot-work fire protection rules apply on site.
Affects Owner Contractor Worker Designer
Details →One short email when a new change is published for your group and province (federal changes included). No other mail. Stop any time with one click.
Sent by ARTBUILD DESIGN & RENOVATION CORP., 84 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1K9. Contact: info@artbuildcorporation.com. We use your email only for these alerts. Privacy policy.
Plain-language summaries by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on the date shown on each page. This is general information, not legal advice, and you are responsible for how you use it. Laws change: always read the official text, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.