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RBQ (Quebec building authority)

In French: RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec)

Definition

The Quebec body that issues construction contractor licences, administers the Construction Code and keeps the public licence register. The licence number (format XXXX-XXXX-XX) must appear on advertising, quotes and contracts. Much landscaping on private land needs no licence, but electrical, gas and plumbing work for others always does.

Also called

  • Régie du bâtiment du Québec

Other names in French

  • Régie du bâtiment

Sources

  1. The Building Act forbids acting as a contractor without a licence and requires the licence number in advertising and on documents. (art. 46 et 57.1)

    Loi sur le bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1 · LégisQuébec, Éditeur officiel du Québec

  2. The RBQ sets out the number format and where it must appear (cards, websites, signs, vehicles).

    Afficher votre licence · Régie du bâtiment du Québec

  3. The RBQ advises checking the licence and its subcategories in the register before signing.

    Vérifier la licence d'un entrepreneur · Régie du bâtiment du Québec