RBQ — Inspector framework
Quebec requirements, certificate categories and the implementation of the residential building inspector framework.
Visit RBQ ↗Verifiable references
Documentation and official sources.
We direct clients to publications maintained by the responsible organizations so they can consult the most current version. The applicable standard and scope remain those stated in the service agreement.
BNQ 3009-500
Reference page for the Quebec standard governing residential building inspection practices for real estate transactions.
Visit BNQ ↗AIBQ — Standard of Practice
Official standard governing visual inspections of mainly residential buildings performed by AIBQ member inspectors.
Read the AIBQ standard ↗APCHQ — Standard of Practice
Official standard describing the scope, methods and limitations of a building inspection performed under the APCHQ framework.
Read the APCHQ standard ↗ASTM E2018-24 — Commercial PCA
ASTM reference for the Property Condition Assessment process and commercial property condition report.
Visit ASTM ↗GCR — Pre-delivery inspection
Purpose, applicable forms and steps before accepting a covered new residential building.
Visit GCR ↗Government of Quebec — Co-ownership
Measures concerning maintenance logs, contingency fund studies, certificates and other divided co-ownership obligations.
Visit Quebec.ca ↗BNQ 3009-600 — Mould contamination
Quebec standard governing the investigation of mould contamination and building rehabilitation.
Visit the BNQ 3009-600 standard ↗Groupe Inspek guides
Practical explanations about scope, moisture, thermography, condominiums, PCA and CAPEX.
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Our team can explain the standard, scope and deliverables for your property.
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Understand qualifications and consult the directories.
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Consult the OIQ directory using the member’s name or number. Qualifications are listed on individual team profiles.
Consult the OIQ directory ↗Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec
The OTPQ directory helps you look up a professional technologist. Refer to the individual profile for the relevant membership number.
Consult the OTPQ directory ↗The Snell Group
Learn about infrared thermography qualification and certification. The training level held by each inspector is stated on their profile.
Understand Snell certification ↗