12 published lines, cited, with no professional review on record; 568 sourced lines, to confirm, printed in words with no date and no countdown; 1 rule set not sourced yet, printed with no interval and no countdown.
Food servicepublished12 lines published in the catalogue, each with its citation
Food servicesourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Signs showing where the kits are, and a poster naming the first aidersRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, Article 13 (locating the kits, the communication system and other first aid equipment); article 14 (poster with workplace, job, first and last name of each first aider); article 12 (the communication system itself, and how to reach first aid services)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Alcohol permit displayed at the main entranceLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 66, first paragraphcontinuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
MAPAQ permit displayed where the public can see itLoi sur les produits alimentaires (Food Products Act), RLRQ c. P-29, Article 13, first paragraphcontinuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Public signage in French, markedly predominantCharte de la langue française (Charter of the French language), RLRQ c. C-11, Article 58, first and second paragraphs; article 58.1, first and second paragraphs (outdoor signage carrying a trademark in another language); article 68.1 (business name containing a non-French expression)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
No-smoking signs posted where customers can see themLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme (Tobacco Control Act), RLRQ c. L-6.2, Article 10, first paragraph (post the signs) and second paragraph (do not remove or alter them)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Cannabis no-smoking signsLoi encadrant le cannabis (Cannabis Regulation Act), RLRQ c. C-5.3, Article 17, first paragraph (post the signs), second paragraph (do not remove or alter), third paragraph (the government may set sign standards by regulation) and fourth paragraph (the penalty)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Sales recording device kept sealed and serviced only by an authorised personLoi sur la taxe de vente du Québec (Act respecting the Québec sales tax), RLRQ c. T-0.1, Article 350.55, first paragraph (sealed at all times) and second paragraph (broken seal); article 350.56 (opening, repairing, sealing); article 350.56.1, first paragraph (activating, deactivating, initialising, maintaining, updating) and second paragraph (the worker must notify the Minister)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Tell the Régie who runs the establishment, within ten daysLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 7110 days from the day the person takes up the roleto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice of a cover charge or a minimum charge at the entranceLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 67continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Health and safety committee, representative, or liaison agentLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, Article 68, first paragraph (committee at 20 or more workers during the year), second paragraph (headcount drop) and fifth paragraph (the 21-day carve-out); article 87 (representative, where a committee exists); article 97.1 (liaison agent, where no representative is required); article 97.5 (liaison agent's training); article 97.3 (30-day answer to a recommendation)none prescribed for the standing duty; the liaison agent must take the training within 1 year of being designatedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keep the refrigeration technician's work record for five yearsRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, Article 59, first paragraph (what the record contains) and second paragraph (the technician must hand you a copy); article 60, second paragraph (you must keep it 5 years) and third paragraph (produce it to the Minister on request)none prescribed for doing it again; the copy must be kept at least 5 years from the date of the workto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keep the Régie-identified layout plan at the establishmentLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 74.1continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Cooling tower declaration to the Régie du bâtiment by 1 March each yearCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, Article 405, first paragraph (the date and the six items) and second paragraph (the form)1 March of each year, and within 30 days of first commissioningto confirm
Alcohol permit — annual duty payable on the permit's anniversaryLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 52 (the annual duty); article 53 (60-day notice and the duty to pay before the anniversary); article 54 (not receiving the notice is no excuse); article 55 (revocation by operation of law, and the Régie's discretion not to revoke)12 months, on the anniversary date of the permit's issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Backflow prevention device maintenance and field testingCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre I — Plomberie, Article 7 as replaced by section 1 of the Règlement modifiant le Code de sécurité, approved by Décret 972-2026 of 17 June 2026, Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 30 juin 2026, no 26, page 3536, in force 15 July 2026 (protection of every connection to a potable water supply network per article 2.6.2.1 of part 2 of division B of the Code national de la plomberie as adopted by chapitre III of the Code de construction, and per CSA B64.10.1); article 4 (devices must remain accessible); article 2 (plumbing kept in good working, safe and sanitary condition)none prescribed in the Quebec textnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual leak test on large refrigeration and air conditioning equipmentRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, Article 22, first paragraph (the interval); article 18, paragraphs 6, 7 and 9 (which equipment); article 22, second paragraph (the detector); article 22, third paragraph (re-test after a repair)12 months, and never more than 15 months between teststo confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator periodic tests and maintenance control programmeCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre IV — Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, Article 90.5, first paragraph, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 (the three intervals); article 90.5, second paragraph (hydraulic elevators); article 90 (definition of 'code')12 months (category 1); 3 years (category 3); 5 years (category 5)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Safety data sheets kept accessible at the workplace, in FrenchLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, Article 62.6, first paragraph, paragraph 2 (keep and make readily accessible on the workplace) and second paragraph (consult on how); article 62.4 (French); article 62.1 (label, data sheet and training before use); article 62.5 (training and information programme)none prescribed in the statuteto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Which hood-cleaning interval applies — the cooking-volume dimensionNFPA 96, 'Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations', National Fire Protection Association — reached in Quebec through the National Fire Code of Canada 2020, adopted by article 370 of chapter VIII of the Code de sécurité, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, The incorporating Quebec article is article 370 of chapter VIII of the Code de sécurité — that part is confirmed. The interval table inside NFPA 96 was NOT read; the earlier pass cited it as table 11.4 and that table number is not verified here.not one interval — the standard is reported to set monthly for solid fuel cooking operations, quarterly for high-volume operations such as twenty-four-hour cooking, charbroiling or wok cooking, semi-annually for moderate-volume cooking, and annually for low-volume cooking such as seasonal businesses, day camps, places of worship and seniors' centresto confirmto confirm
A trained food hygiene manager must be in charge of the establishmentRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.2.4.1; with article 2.2.4.5 (the training) and article 2.2.4.9 (who is exempt)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Hours during which alcohol may be sold or servedLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 59, first paragraph (8:00 to 03:00) and second paragraph (8:00 to 23:00 for take-out and delivery under a restaurant permit); article 58.1 (a seasonal permit runs at most 183 continuous days); article 61 and article 61.1 (changes to those hours)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Cannabis may not be smoked in the restaurant or on its terraceLoi encadrant le cannabis (Cannabis Regulation Act), RLRQ c. C-5.3, Article 12, first paragraph, paragraph 12 (places laid out to offer meals to the public for money) and paragraph 17 (all other enclosed places open to the public); article 16, first paragraph, paragraph 4 (terraces and other outdoor commercial areas) and paragraph 5 (the grounds); article 18 (duty not to tolerate)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Duty not to tolerate smoking, and what counts as reasonable diligenceLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme (Tobacco Control Act), RLRQ c. L-6.2, Article 11, first paragraph (the duty) and second paragraph (the presumption and the defence)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Premises kept free of insects and rodentsRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.1.2, first paragraph; and article 2.1.5, paragraph 3 (doors, windows, screens and air vents)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Alcohol price list displayed in each room and on each terraceLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 66, second paragraphcontinuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Books of alcohol purchases and salesLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 70continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Menus and wine lists in FrenchCharte de la langue française (Charter of the French language), RLRQ c. C-11, Article 51, first paragraph, second sentence; article 51, second paragraph (translations)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Maximum number of people per room and per terrace, set by the RégieLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 46.1; article 47, paragraph 5continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
MAPAQ food establishment permit — restaurant activityLoi sur les produits alimentaires (Food Products Act), RLRQ c. P-29, Article 9, first paragraph, paragraph n (with the definition of 'restaurateur' at article 1, paragraph k)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Cooling tower water sampled for Legionella at least every 30 daysCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, Article 407, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; article 408 (where to sample); article 409 (the sampling protocol); article 340, last paragraph (section VII applies despite the exemptions)30 days at most, during the service period — plus on restart after winterisation, and between 2 and 7 days after a decontaminationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
A trained person on the floor, or 10% of food-handling staff trainedRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.2.4.2, paragraphs 1 and 2; with articles 2.2.4.4 and 2.2.4.5 (the two trainings) and article 2.2.4.9 (who is exempt)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
A certified first aider present at all times during working hoursRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins (Regulation respecting minimum standards for first aid and first aid treatment), RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, Article 3, first and second paragraphs; article 1, paragraph f (definition of 'secouriste'); article 2 (which establishments the regulation applies to); article 2.1 (the certificate)none prescribed for the presence dutyto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Cooling tower maintenance programme, reviewed every five yearsCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, Article 401 (the duty); article 402 (contents and who signs); article 403 (must reflect the installation's history); article 404 (five-year review and the three event triggers); article 406 (register)5 years, or sooner on one of three eventsto confirm
Prevention programme (20 or more workers) or action plan (19 or fewer) for this establishmentLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Act respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c. S-2.1, Article 58, first paragraph (prevention programme at 20 or more workers during the year), second paragraph (what happens if headcount drops) and sixth paragraph (timing left to regulation); article 59 (purpose and required contents); article 61.1 (action plan where no programme is required); article 58.1 (one programme across several establishments of the same nature)none prescribed in the statute for the document itself — article 58, sixth paragraph, and article 61.1, second paragraph, leave the elaboration, application and updating timing to regulationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Only alcohol bought from the SAQ or an authorised producer may be on the premisesLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c. P-9.1, Article 72.1continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Façade safety verification report every five yearsCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, Article 371 (scope); article 374 (the five-year report); article 382 (when the first report is due); article 383 (every 5 years after that); article 373, paragraph 5 (report kept in the façade register); article 384 (contents); articles 340 and 341 (which buildings are outside chapter VIII)5 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Covered, washable waste containersRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.1.3.3, first and second paragraphsnone prescribed as a cycle; the trigger is each emptyingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator maintenance register kept on siteCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre IV, Article 93, first and second paragraphs; article 94continuousto confirm
Supplier records or invoices kept for at least one yearRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.2.5, first and second paragraphs (what the record must show); article 2.2.7 (invoices may serve as the record); article 2.2.8 (one-year keeping period); article 2.2.9 (who is exempt)none prescribed for doing it again; the records must be kept at least 1 year from the day of the last entry or of their makingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Staff training register kept on the premisesRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 2.2.4.3, first and second paragraphs; with article 2.2.4.9 (who is exempt)none prescribed for keeping the register up to date; the register must be kept on site while a person is on staff and for 12 months after they leaveto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
MAPAQ permit renewal every 12 monthsLoi sur les produits alimentaires (Food Products Act), RLRQ c. P-29, Article 11, first paragraph (the 12 months); article 11, third paragraph (the Minister may issue for a shorter period)12 months from the date the permit was issued — but see the note: the Minister may issue a permit for a shorter periodto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Food kept at the temperatures the regulation setsRèglement sur les aliments (Food Regulation), RLRQ c. P-29, r. 1, Article 1.4.1, first, second, third and fifth paragraphscontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Terrace is a no-smoking place, and the nine-metre rule around doorsLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme (Tobacco Control Act), RLRQ c. L-6.2, Article 2.1, first paragraph, paragraph 5 (terraces and other outdoor commercial areas); article 2.2 (nine-metre radius); article 2, paragraph 12 (all other enclosed places open to the public)continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Three-yearly report to the CNESST on the prevention programmeLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, Article 60, second paragraph (the three-year cycle); article 60, first paragraph (send the programme and every update to the committee)3 years, counted from the date the prevention programme was put into applicationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual verification of a free-standing gas storage or transfer installationCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre III — Gaz, Article 38.3 (the 12-month verification); article 38.2 (register); article 38.4 (duty to report dangerous conditions); article 38.5 (contents of the verification report and the owner's signature)12 months at most between verificationsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Parking structure: yearly owner check and five-yearly engineer reportCode de sécurité (Safety Code), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, Article 385 (scope); article 388 (annual check and record sheet, per annexe II); article 389 (five-yearly engineer report); article 390 (extra check after an event); article 399 (catch-up timing for existing structures); article 387 (register); articles 340 and 341 (which buildings are outside chapter VIII)12 months for the owner's check; 5 years for the engineer's deep verificationto confirm
Food service4 municipal rows withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Peoplesourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Thirty hours of trade training to renew an apprentice certificateRèglement sur la délivrance des certificats de compétence, RLRQ c. R-20, r. 5, Article 7, second paragraphnone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - Paid time off and travel costs to get or renew the first aid certificateRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, Article 19, first and second paragraphsnone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - There is no personal hazardous products (WHMIS) card in Quebec lawRèglement sur l'information concernant les produits dangereux (Regulation respecting information on controlled products), RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.1, made under the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, articles 62.1, 62.5 and 223, Articles 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32none prescribed for any individual worker's trainingnot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - no law says who may deliver the six hour and twelve hour trainingReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, articles 2.2.4.4 and 2.2.4.5 read in full - neither names a deliverer; contrast article 2.2.4.8 second paragraph, which expressly requires 'une personne autorisee'. The word 'formateur' does not appear anywhere in the regulation.none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - Apprentice card in gas, stationary machines and pressure vesselsRèglement sur les certificats de qualification et sur l'apprentissage en matière de gaz, de machines fixes et d'appareils sous pression, RLRQ c. F-5, r. 2, Article 27 (renewal), article 19 (registration), article 37 (carrying it)12 months, no later than the holder's birthday; no renewal needed in the first 12 months after issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
ADDED - Gas, stationary machine and pressure vessel qualification certificateRèglement sur les certificats de qualification et sur l'apprentissage en matière de gaz, de machines fixes et d'appareils sous pression, RLRQ c. F-5, r. 2, Article 28 (validity), articles 3 and 4 (which certificates exist), article 37 (carrying and posting it)4 years, ending on the holder's fourth birthday after issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
ADDED - Confined space: only authorised, trained workers may go inRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Articles 296.1 (scope), 297 (definition of a qualified person), 298 (authorised workers), 301 (information before entry) and 309 (rescue plan and rescuer training)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - Diver's medical certificateRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Articles 312.57 and 312.582 years maximumto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
ADDED - Professional diving team training and its three year updatesRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Article 312.8 (diving training and the three year update), article 312.60 (first aid and oxygen attestations, renewed every 3 years), article 312.9 (minimum age 18), article 312.5 (the diver's log book)3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
ADDED - Qualified childcare educator, and two out of three on the floorRèglement sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance, RLRQ c. S-4.1.1, r. 2, Article 22 (what qualified means), article 23 (the two in three rule), article 23.1 (the exemptions and their own ratios)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
ADDED - a public health director can order a sick worker out or shut the activity downLoi sur la sante publique (RLRQ, chapitre S-2.2) / Public Health Act, article 106, in particular subparagraphs 1 (closing a place or restricting access), 5 (ordering an activity to cease), 6 (ordering a person not to attend a workplace) and 7 (isolation for at most 72 hours)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Attestation of no impediment for home childcare providersRèglement sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance (Educational Childcare Regulation), RLRQ c. S-4.1.1, r. 2, Articles 6.1, 6.4 and 6.53 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Environmental qualification attestation for handling halocarbonsRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, Articles 43, 44, 46, 48 and 50continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Credentials from elsewhere in Canada count in QuebecReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.5.1 (added by D. 1187-2011, a. 5)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Road flagperson cardCode de sécurité pour les travaux de construction, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 4, Article 10.3.2, paragraph 23 years - but this is the issuing body's rule, not a period set by the regulationto confirmto confirm
Apprenticeship bookletRèglement sur la formation professionnelle de la main-d'oeuvre de l'industrie de la construction (Regulation respecting the vocational training of the workforce in the construction industry), RLRQ c. R-20, r. 8, Articles 1 (definition of «carnet d'apprentissage») and 17continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Apprentice card in electricity, piping and mechanized-movement tradesRèglement sur les certificats de qualification et sur l'apprentissage en matière d'électricité, de tuyauterie et de mécanique de systèmes de déplacement mécanisé dans les secteurs autres que celui de la construction, RLRQ c. F-5, r. 1, Article 2112 months, no later than the holder's birthday; no renewal needed in the first 12 months after issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
ASP Construction health and safety card (30 hour course)Code de sécurité pour les travaux de construction (Safety Code for the construction industry), RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 4, Article 2.4.2, subparagraph i)none prescribed - the card does not expirenot a legal frequencyto confirm
Contractor's security deposit (bond)Règlement sur la qualification professionnelle des entrepreneurs et des constructeurs-propriétaires, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 9 (made under Loi sur le bâtiment, article 84), Articles 27, 28, 36 and 37continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
CCQ competency certificate (journeyperson, apprentice or occupation)Règlement sur la délivrance des certificats de compétence (Regulation respecting the issuance of competency certificates), RLRQ c. R-20, r. 5, Article 5, first paragraph12 months from issue or renewalto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Arboriculture qualification certificateRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Article 312.103 (added by D. 821-2023; commencement set by D. 647-2025); scope at article 312.102 and the definition at article 1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Trade qualification certificate for electricians, pipefitters and mechanized-movement mechanics outside constructionRèglement sur les certificats de qualification et sur l'apprentissage en matière d'électricité, de tuyauterie et de mécanique de systèmes de déplacement mécanisé dans les secteurs autres que celui de la construction, RLRQ c. F-5, r. 1, Article 224 years, ending on the holder's fourth birthday after issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Early childhood first aid certificate for childcare staffRèglement sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance, RLRQ c. S-4.1.1, r. 2, Article 20 (childcare centres and daycares); article 6.6 (unrecognised home childcare); article 51, paragraph 8 (recognised home childcare providers); article 20.1 (replacement staff)3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Workplace first aid certificate (secouriste)Règlement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins (Regulation respecting minimum standards for first aid and first aid treatment), RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, Article 2.1, third paragraph (article 2.1 added by D. 37-2026, a. 2)3 years maximum from the date of issueto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Driver's licence class for the vehicle actually drivenRèglement sur les permis (Regulation respecting licences), RLRQ c. C-24.2, r. 34, Articles 28, 28.1 and 28.2 and followingcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Proof of recent work to renew a CCQ competency certificateRèglement sur la délivrance des certificats de compétence, RLRQ c. R-20, r. 5, Article 7, first paragraphnone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Put a certified food establishment manager in charge of hygiene and sanitationReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Keep the training register for 12 months after a staff member leavesReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.3 second paragraph12 months after the person ceases to be a member of staffto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Holding a contractor's licenceLoi sur le bâtiment (Building Act), RLRQ c. B-1.1, Article 46continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual fees on a security agent's licenceRèglement d'application de la Loi sur la sécurité privée, RLRQ c. S-3.5, r. 1 (made under Loi sur la sécurité privée, article 23), Article 15 (and Loi, article 23)12 months, on the anniversary of issue or renewalto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual payment to keep a contractor's licence aliveRèglement sur la qualification professionnelle des entrepreneurs et des constructeurs-propriétaires (Regulation respecting the professional qualification of contractors and owner-builders), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 9, Article 15 (read with Loi sur le bâtiment, article 71, paragraph 8)12 months, on the anniversary of the date the licence was issuedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Telling the order where you practiseCode des professions, RLRQ c. C-26, Article 6030 days from starting practice, and 30 days from any changeto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Skipping the course on work experience or prior training - still must pass the examReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.7 (first paragraph: the written application and the two grounds; second paragraph: the 60% pass mark and the fallback)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Architects' mandatory continuing educationRèglement sur la formation continue obligatoire des architectes, RLRQ c. A-21, r. 10.1, Article 1 (hours and period), article 3 (category minimums), article 5 (declaration deadline), article 7 (records)40 hours per 2 year reference period beginning 1 July of each even numbered year, including 4 hours on environment, energy and sustainable development; declaration due by 30 June of the year the period endsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Lawyers' mandatory continuing educationRèglement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats, RLRQ c. B-1, r. 12.1, Article 2 (hours and period), article 8 (declaration deadline), article 9 (records)30 hours per 2 year reference period beginning 1 April of each odd numbered year, including 3 hours on ethics, professional conduct or professional practice; declaration due by 30 April after the period endsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Engineers' mandatory continuing educationRèglement sur la formation continue obligatoire des ingénieurs (Regulation respecting compulsory continuing education for engineers), RLRQ c. I-9, r. 9.01, Article 1 (hours and period) and article 7 (declaration deadline)30 hours per 2 year reference period, beginning 1 April of an odd numbered year; declaration due by 15 April after the period endsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notaries' mandatory continuing educationRèglement sur la formation continue obligatoire des notaires, RLRQ c. N-3, r. 9.1, Article 2 (hours and period), article 6 (declaration deadline), article 7 (records)30 hours per 2 year reference period beginning 1 January of an even numbered year; declaration due by 31 March of a year following the end of the periodto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Food establishment manager training - twelve hours and an examReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.5 (first paragraph: duration and the four additional subjects; second paragraph: the 60% pass mark and issue of the attestation)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Overhead crane operator trainingRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Article 254.1none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Food handler training - six hours and an examReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.4 (first paragraph: duration and the eight subjects; second paragraph: the 60% pass mark and issue of the attestation)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Forklift operator trainingRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Regulation respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Article 256.3 (see also article 256.2 on the minimum age of 16)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Security agency representative's Bureau trainingLoi sur la sécurité privée, RLRQ c. S-3.5, Article 7, last paragraphwithin 6 months of designation, or of the licence being issued if that is laterto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Lockout and energy control trainingRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, Article 202 (subsection 4 of division XXI, articles 195 to 205, as replaced by D. 1112-2023)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
First aid and safe patient handling training for seniors' residence personal care attendantsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés, RLRQ c. S-4.2, r. 0.01, Article 28 and Annexe IV, articles 1 and 2within 12 months of starting the job; afterwards the attestations must be kept up to date, with no period statedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Registering for the journeyperson qualification exam at the end of apprenticeshipRèglement sur la formation professionnelle de la main-d'oeuvre de l'industrie de la construction, RLRQ c. R-20, r. 8, Article 161 month after the end of apprenticeshipto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Being on a professional order's roll and paying the annual duesCode des professions (Professional Code), RLRQ c. C-26, Articles 46, 46.1, 85.1 and 85.312 months; the payment date is set by each order, not by the Codeto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
MAPAQ food hygiene attestation does not expire - there is no renewalReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, subdivision 2.2.4 read in full (articles 2.2.4.1 to 2.2.4.9); the issuing provisions are article 2.2.4.4 second paragraph and article 2.2.4.5 second paragraph, and no article in the subdivision sets a term, an expiry or a renewalnone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Home kitchen operators must personally hold the manager attestationReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, applied through the MAPAQ restaurant permit conditions, article 2.2.4.1 (the duty), as applied to home kitchens by MAPAQ on Quebec.ca; article 1.4.4 second paragraph separately caps home-kitchen preparation, and its last paragraph carves out the persons named in article 1.3.5.C.5continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Refresher for operators of mobile elevating work platformsCode de sécurité pour les travaux de construction, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 4, Article 2.15.17, paragraph 25 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual driver's licence paymentRèglement sur les permis, RLRQ c. C-24.2, r. 34 (implementing Code de la sécurité routière, article 93.1), Article 73.512 months, payable during the 3 month period ending on the holder's birthdayto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Security agent's licenceLoi sur la sécurité privée (Private Security Act), RLRQ c. S-3.5, Article 215 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Security agency staff registerRèglement d'application de la Loi sur la sécurité privée, RLRQ c. S-3.5, r. 1, Article 25none prescribed for the register itself; entries kept at least 2 years after the person's employment endsnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Ninety days to retake a failed exam without redoing the courseReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.690 days from the date the notice of failure is receivedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Repeating a seniors' residence criminal record checkRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés, RLRQ c. S-4.2, r. 0.01, Article 32none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Option 2 - have at least 10% of the relevant staff certifiedReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.2, subparagraph 2 (the item numbered 2 degrees within the article)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Short three and a half hour training for small childcare, seniors' and family-type settingsReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.8 second paragraph (the session and its five subjects); first paragraph for the exemption from articles 2.2.4.1 to 2.2.4.3; fourth paragraph for the sub-four carve-out; fifth paragraph for out-of-province equivalencenone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Keep the food hygiene training register on the premisesReglement sur les aliments (RLRQ, chapitre P-29, r. 1) / Food Regulation, article 2.2.4.3 first paragraph (the duty to keep the register and what goes in it) read with the opening words of the second paragraph (keeping it at the place of operation)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Yearly police check on a security agency's principalsLoi sur la sécurité privée, RLRQ c. S-3.5, Article 27, first paragraph12 months, on the anniversary of the issue of the agency licenceto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Attestation of no impediment across the childcare networkLoi sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance (Educational Childcare Act), RLRQ c. S-4.1.1, chapter VI.1, section I, Chapter VI.1, section I (articles 81.2.1 and following, notably 81.2.2 and 81.2.4); see also Règlement S-4.1.1, r. 2, articles 51, paragraph 10.1, and 75, paragraph 0.13 yearsto confirmto confirm
Criminal record check before a seniors' residence employee startsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés (Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences), RLRQ c. S-4.2, r. 0.01, Articles 30 and 31none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Private seniors' residencesourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Letting health and social services professionals reach residents at any timeRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 42continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Recreational and social activities, with a posted calendarRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 39continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Professional activities carried out only by members in good standing of the relevant professional orderRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 43; see also art. 58 al. 1 par. 3 for the annual proofcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Posting the authorization document where the public can see itLoi sur la gouvernance du système de santé et de services sociaux / Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system (RLRQ, chapitre G-1.021), art. 568; see also art. 567 and art. 569continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Applying and posting the anti-maltreatment policyLoi visant à lutter contre la maltraitance envers les aînés et toute autre personne majeure en situation de vulnérabilité / Act to combat maltreatment of seniors and other persons of full age in vulnerable situations (RLRQ, chapitre L-6.3), art. 9; see also art. 4 par. 2 and art. 7continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Civil and professional liability insuranceRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 14 and Annexe IIcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Professional's attestation that the building meets the Safety CodeRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 11 al. 1 par. 12none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Authorization to operate a private seniors' residence (regular)Loi sur la gouvernance du système de santé et de services sociaux / Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system (RLRQ, chapitre G-1.021), art. 557, 595, 596, 598, 5994 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Temporary authorization to operate a private seniors' residenceLoi sur la gouvernance du système de santé et de services sociaux / Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system (RLRQ, chapitre G-1.021), art. 595 al. 2 and al. 3, 5971 year (maximum), non-renewableto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Smoke alarms, and replacing each one ten years after it was madeCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 35810 years from the manufacture date printed on each alarm's casingto confirm
Carbon monoxide alarmsCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 359, 360continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Notice when a resident's condition changesRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 51none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Code of ethicsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 36; also art. 13 (handed to every prospective resident before the lease is signed)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Living environment committeeRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 56.1 to 56.6, in particular art. 56.4; enabling power in G-1.021 art. 603 al. 1 par. 43 years (maximum length of a member's term — not an election cycle the regulation sets)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keeping orders and correction notices from any authorityRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 45 al. 3; general duty in art. 45 al. 1 and 25 years from the date the document is receivedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Incident and accident disclosure, declaration procedure and registerRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 50none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
General information document on life at the residence, updated every yearRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 37; used under art. 13 and art. 13.212 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Renewal file and self-assessment formRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 61, referring back to art. 11 al. 1 par. 1 to 10 and art. 11 al. 2; notice period in G-1.021 art. 600none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Staff file, including annual proof of professional order registrationRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 5812 months (proof of registration on the professional order roll only)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Resident fileRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 57, 59continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Letting residents receive visitors at any time, and letting in the service providers they chooseRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 38, 38.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Agreement with the public health and social services body on shared careRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Keeping the residence, the grounds and the personal assistance equipment in good conditionRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 45.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Housekeeping, and safe storage of cleaning, flammable and toxic productsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 46continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual full-duration test of emergency (safety) lightingCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 370; Appendice 1, Partie 6, modification replacing CNPI article 6.5.1.6, subparagraph 2)b)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Fire drillsCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), which adopts the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 with Quebec modifications, art. 370 and Appendice 1, modification replacing CNPI article 2.8.3.2, paragraph 1) subparagraph a)6 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Annual staff training on the fire safety planRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 21.112 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
First aid and safe person-handling training for personal assistance attendantsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 28 and Annexe IV; definition of attendant in art. 271 year from the date of entry into function (first-time deadline only)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Producing compliance documents within 48 hours on requestRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 8 al. 348 hours from the requestto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Telling residents at once if the authorization is suspended, revoked or not renewedLoi sur la gouvernance du système de santé et de services sociaux / Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system (RLRQ, chapitre G-1.021), art. 638; conditions of cessation in art. 632; right to contest in art. 634none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Inspection and testing of fire protection systems (alarm, sprinklers, extinguishers, special extinguishing)Code de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 with Quebec modifications, art. 370; CNPI 6.2.1.1 (portable extinguishers, NFPA 10), 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.1.2 (fire alarm, CAN/ULC-S536), 6.4.1.1 (water-based, NFPA 25), 6.6.1.1 (special extinguishing); Appendice 1 modifications to 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2, 6.4.1.1 and 6.6.1.1none prescribed in the Quebec textto confirmto confirm
Fuel oil or fuel storage tank: permit, conformity attestation and periodic checksCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), chapitre VI (Installation d'équipements pétroliers), art. 111, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 128, 140, 146, 1492, 4 or 6 years for the conformity attestation depending on the equipment (art. 115); 24 months for the use permit (art. 128); 12 months for the working-order checks in art. 140, 146 and 149to confirm
Water cooling tower: maintenance programme, Legionella sampling, annual declarationCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 41430 days (sampling during the service period); 1 March each year (declaration); 5 years (programme review)to confirm
Menus, posted menu grid and meal historyRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 53continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Wandering-risk measures and resident identification sheetRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 24; Annexe III item 3 par. 5; see also art. 23none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Control measures and replacement measures: recordsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 54, 55, 56; art. 14.4; art. 57 al. 4 par. 2none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Medication management rules and the ban on supplying medicationRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 49; art. 14.2; art. 2 al. 1 par. 1(c) and par. 2(c) for the definitions; art. 57 al. 2 par. 2 for the file entrycontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Minimum staff presence for supervisionRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01); enabling power in G-1.021 art. 603 al. 1 par. 1 and art. 604, art. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Swimming pool in the residence: supervision, posted rules, rescue plan and drowning noticeCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), chapitre IX (Lieux de baignade), added by D. 812-2025, art. 421, 422, 425, 426, 429, 430, 431, 432, 436, 437, 475none prescribed for a recurring check; 24 hours to notify the Régie after a drowning or near-drowning (art. 426)not a legal frequencyto confirm
Plan for ceasing operations, filed nine months aheadLoi sur la gouvernance du système de santé et de services sociaux / Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system (RLRQ, chapitre G-1.021), art. 608; art. 609 for a new landlord after a sale; art. 640 for the residents' right to terminate9 months before the planned cessation dateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Fire safety planRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01); and Code de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), Règlement art. 21; Code de sécurité art. 370 and Appendice 1, modification to CNPI article 2.8.1.1 al. 1)a)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Emergency procedures made known to staffRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 22 and Annexe IIIcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Onboarding and job-integration process for new staffRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 27.1none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Elevator periodic tests and maintenance control programmeCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 90, 90.2, 90.3, 90.5, 93, 9912 months (category 1), 3 years (category 3), 5 years (category 5)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Qualification of personal assistance attendants before starting workRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 29none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Five-yearly facade verification report by an engineer or architectCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 371, 373, 374, 381, 382, 383, 3845 yearsto confirm
Registry information about the residenceRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), Règlement art. 7none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Autonomy screening and assessment toolsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01); enabling power in G-1.021 art. 603 al. 1 par. 3, art. 13.1, 13.6none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Mandatory reporting of maltreatmentLoi visant à lutter contre la maltraitance envers les aînés et toute autre personne majeure en situation de vulnérabilité / Act to combat maltreatment of seniors and other persons of full age in vulnerable situations (RLRQ, chapitre L-6.3), art. 21 al. 1 par. 5 and al. 2 to 4; definitions in art. 2; offences in art. 21.1 and 22.2none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Help-call system available to every residentRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 15; art. 13.3; art. 64.1 for the transitional exceptioncontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire detection and alarm systemCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 346.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Sprinkler system in older private seniors' residence buildingsCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 369.1 and 369.2, and the subsection VIII heading above them, all three marked « En vig.: 2027-12-02 »; deferral made by D. 1605-20242027-12-02to confirm
Smoking: the ban in common areas, the posted signs, and the optional smoking roomLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme / Tobacco Control Act (RLRQ, chapitre L-6.2), art. 2 al. 1 par. 7.1°, art. 3, art. 10, art. 11; penalties in art. 43.1.1 and art. 45continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Mobile first aid kitsRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 47continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual check of hot water temperature at baths and showers, with a registerCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 7.1, 7.2 and 7.312 monthsto confirm
Parking garage: annual owner check and five-yearly engineer's in-depth verificationCode de sécurité / Safety Code (RLRQ, chapitre B-1.1, r. 3), art. 385, 387, 388, 389, 390, 392; Annexe II for the form of the annual fiche12 months (owner's check) and 5 years (engineer's report)to confirm
Check that every resident is safe after a fire alarmRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 21.2none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Criminal background checks on staff and volunteersRèglement sur la certification des résidences privées pour aînés / Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors' residences (RLRQ, chapitre S-4.2, r. 0.01), art. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Private seniors' residence1 municipal row withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Sleeping accommodationsourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Tourist accommodation registration number displayed and certificate postedRèglement sur l'hébergement touristique / Regulation respecting tourist accommodation establishments, RLRQ c H-1.01, r. 1, art. 9continuousto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
No-smoking signs in the common areas of any building with two or more dwellingsLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme / Tobacco Control Act, RLRQ c L-6.2, art. 2, paragraph 7 (the ban); art. 10 (the signs); art. 11 (not tolerating smoking); art. 43.1.1 (penalty); art. 45 (removing or altering a sign)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Asbestos: condition of flocking and heat-insulating materials checked every 2 yearsRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail / Regulation respecting occupational health and safety, RLRQ c S-2.1, r. 13, s. 69.3 (locate) and s. 69.8 (check the condition at the initial inspection and every 2 years thereafter)2 yearsto confirmto confirm
Carbon monoxide alarm where there is a fuel-burning appliance or a door to an indoor garageCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 359 and 360; standard CAN/CSA-6.19continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Notice before a major improvement or a non-urgent major repair, and the indemnity where the tenant must move outCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926 and 1929at least 10 days before the work starts; at least 3 months before an evacuation period of more than one week. The indemnity is payable on the day of the evacuation.to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice of intention to convert to divided co-ownership, and application to the TribunalLoi sur le Tribunal administratif du logement / Act respecting the Administrative Housing Tribunal, RLRQ c T-15.01, art. 51 (authorisation required); art. 52 and Schedule I (notice of intention on the statutory model, copy to the Tribunal, 24 hours' notice before visits); art. 54 (effect on the right of repossession); art. 54.1 (application within 6 months); art. 54.4 (declaration registered within 1 year); art. 56.2 (proof of notification within 45 days); art. 54.9 (striking); art. 112.1 (harassment offence)the application must be filed within 6 months of the latest of the notice of intention, the municipal council resolution, or the municipal certificate; the declaration of co-ownership must be registered within 1 year of the authorisationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice of modification of the lease at renewal, including any rent increaseCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1942 and 1943fixed-term lease of 12 months or more: at least 3 months and not more than 6 months before the term. Fixed-term lease of less than 12 months: at least 1 month and not more than 2 months. Indeterminate lease: at least 1 month and not more than 2 months. Lease of a room: these delays are reduced to 10 days and 20 days (art. 1942, third paragraph).to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice of repossession or evictionCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1957, 1959, 1959.1, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963at least 6 months before the end of a fixed-term lease; 1 month if the lease is 6 months or less; for an indeterminate lease, 6 months before the date of the repossession or evictionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice ending a lease that has been sublet for more than 12 months, or after the tenant's deathCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1944 and 1944.1, read with art. 1942 for the windowsthe same windows as a modification notice under art. 1942: at least 3 months and not more than 6 months before the term of a fixed-term lease of 12 months or more; at least 1 month and not more than 2 months for a shorter fixed term or an indeterminate lease; 10 days and 20 days for a lease of a roomto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Telling each tenant, personally, the name and address of the new landlord when the building is soldCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. art. 1908, read with arts. 1909 and 1937none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Assignment of a lease of a dwelling: the landlord's answer, and the consequence of refusingCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1978.1, 1978.2 and 1978.3, read with arts. 1870 and 1871the tenant's notice must state the intended date of assignment; the Code sets no separate deadline for the landlord's answer in art. 1978.2 itselfto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator maintenance documents kept on siteCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 93 and 94; code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, art. 8.6.1.2.2; standard CSA B355:19, Annex Bkept on site continuouslyto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Copy of the refrigeration technician's halocarbon work record handed to the owner, and kept five yearsRèglement sur les halocarbures / Halocarbons Regulation, RLRQ c Q-2, r. 29, arts. 59 and 60; arts. 62 and 63 (penalties)none prescribed for producing it again; the record must be kept at least 5 years from the date of the last entryto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual RBQ levy for each elevator or elevating deviceCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 9512 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower declared to the RBQ each 1 MarchCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 405every year on 1 March, and within 30 days of first commissioningto confirm
Application to the Tribunal to fix the rent after the tenant refusesCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1945 and 1947within 1 month of receiving the tenant's notice of refusalto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Class A ground-fault protection for pool equipment, spas and bathroom receptaclesCode de sécurité, chapitre II (Électricité) / Safety Code, Chapter II (Electricity), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 22 (Section IV, Exigences plus contraignantes); art. 25 (offence)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Deadline of 13 July 2027 to put a maintenance control programme in place on an elevator that was already running on 13 July 2024Décret 849-2024 / Order in Council 849-2024, the transitional provision of the regulation that inserted art. 90.5 into the Safety Code, Décret 849-2024, art. 2, first paragraph; RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5, first paragraph2027-07-13to confirm
Annual leak test on air conditioning of 20 kilowatts or more, refrigeration of 20 kilowatts or more, and chillersRèglement sur les halocarbures / Halocarbons Regulation, made under the Environment Quality Act, RLRQ c Q-2, r. 29, art. 22, read with art. 18, paragraphs 6, 7 and 9 (the categories) and arts. 43 and 44 (who may do the work); art. 64, paragraph 1 (penalty)at least once every 12 months, with never more than 15 months between tests; and again between the 30th and the 60th day after the appliance is put back in service following a repair made after a leak was foundto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
High-risk petroleum equipment: attestation of conformity filed with the Régie du bâtiment every 2, 4 or 6 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VI (Installation d'équipements pétroliers) / Safety Code, Chapter VI (Petroleum equipment installations); Code de construction, chapitre VIII / Construction Code, Chapter VIII (definition of high-risk petroleum equipment), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 114 (register), 115 (the cycle), 116 (when the verification is done), 117 (contents of the attestation), 131 (standing duty) and 283 (offence); RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 2, art. 8.01every 4 years for buried equipment intended to contain heating oil, or buried double-wall equipment with automatic leak detection; every 2 years for buried single-wall equipment, or buried double-wall without automatic leak detection, or a depot; every 6 years for above-ground petroleum equipmentto confirm
Elevator Category 1 periodic test every yearCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5(1); art. 90 (definitions); code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, art. 8.612 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Elevator Category 3 periodic test every 3 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5(2); art. 90 (definitions); code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, art. 8.63 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Elevator Category 5 periodic test every 5 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5(3) and second paragraph; art. 90 (definitions); code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, arts. 8.6 and 8.6.5.85 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Fire drill at least every 12 monthsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, arts. 2.8.3.1 and 2.8.3.2.1)12 monthsto confirmto confirm
Portable fire extinguishers inspected, tested and maintained to NFPA 10Code national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code; standard NFPA 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers", RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, art. 6.2.1.1.1)none confirmed. Set by NFPA 10, not by the Quebec regulation. Widely reported as a monthly visual inspection plus an annual maintenance by a qualified technician, but that is not confirmed.to confirmto confirm
Yearly parking garage check sheet with dated photographsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 388 and Schedule II12 monthsto confirm
Exit sign inspectionCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, art. 6.5.1.8.1) and 2)at most 12 months; at most one month where the sign has a backup battery - reported, not confirmedto confirmto confirm
Monthly and yearly checks of emergency lighting unitsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 366 and 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, art. 6.5.1.6.1) and 2)a) and 2)b); art. 6.5.1.7.1)monthly inspection and function test, plus a full-duration test at most every 12 months - reported, not confirmedto confirmto confirm
Smoke alarms installed in every dwelling and on every floorCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 353, 354, 356 and 357; art. 355 for the alarms required by paragraphs 3 to 5 of art. 353; standards CAN/ULC-S531 and CAN/ULC-S553none prescribed for installation itselfnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Gas installation used and maintained per the manufacturer's instructions and kept safeCode de sécurité, chapitre III (Gaz) / Safety Code, Chapter III (Gas), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 30, 31 and 32; art. 89 (offence)none prescribed by the regulation. The servicing frequency is the manufacturer's, taken off the appliance's own manual.not a legal frequencyto confirm
Plumbing installation kept in good working, safe and sanitary conditionCode de sécurité, chapitre I (Plomberie) / Safety Code, Chapter I (Plumbing), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (offence)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Electrical installation kept in good working and safe conditionCode de sécurité, chapitre II (Électricité) / Safety Code, Chapter II (Electricity), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 9.2 (scope), 10, 10.1 and 25 (offence)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Low-rental housing: register of rental applications and eligibility list kept up to dateCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec; regulations of the Société d'habitation du Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1985, 1986 and 1987, with art. 1984 for the definitioncontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Stationary machinery: classification notice posted in the machine room, and notice when an engineman leavesRèglement sur les mécaniciens de machines fixes / Regulation respecting stationary enginemen, made under the Loi sur les mécaniciens de machines fixes / Stationary Enginemen Act, RLRQ c M-6, r. 1, arts. 2 and 4; arts. 5 to 24 for the supervision regime and Schedule C for the power thresholdsnone prescribed for the posting; the notice about an engineman leaving is due immediatelynot a legal frequencyto confirm
Yearly manual operation of the breakers feeding air conditioning and ventilation, and confirmation of their labellingCode de sécurité, chapitre II (Électricité) / Safety Code, Chapter II (Electricity), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 23 (Section IV, Exigences plus contraignantes); art. 25 (offence)at most 12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Fire detection and alarm system brought up to the 1995 code in older buildingsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 346 and 351continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Bringing an older outdoor pool up to the residential pool safety rules by 30 September 2027Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles / Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation, RLRQ c S-3.1.02, r. 1, art. 10 second paragraph (deadline); art. 10.1 (later carve-out); arts. 3 to 8 (enclosure, gate, climbable equipment); art. 8.1 (diving board standard BNQ 9461-100); art. 9 (municipal permit); art. 11 (fine)2027-09-30to confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Fire safety plan, reviewed at least every 12 monthsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1 (adoption by reference); CNPI 2020 Division B, art. 2.8.1.1.1)f) and art. 2.8.2.1.2); Division C, art. 2.2.1.1.1)12 monthsto confirmto confirm
24 hours' written notice before entering a dwellingCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. art. 193124 hours before each entryto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Legionella water sampling of the cooling tower at least every 30 days in serviceCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412 and 414at most every 30 days during the service period; also on restart after winterisation; and between 2 and 7 days after any decontaminationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower maintenance programme, reviewed every 5 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 401, 402, 403 and 404; Schedule IIIreviewed every 5 years, or sooner after a change to the installation affecting the programme, a change to the water-quality procedure, or use of the decontamination procedureto confirm
Elevator maintenance control programme in place from the day it is put into serviceCode de sécurité, chapitre IV (Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs) / Safety Code, Chapter IV (Lifts and other elevating devices); code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5, first paragraph; art. 90 (definitions); art. 99 (offence); code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, art. 8.6from the day the elevator is put into service, and kept in place thereafterto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
In-depth parking garage verification report by an engineer every 5 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 389, 390, 394, 395, 396, 397, 399 and 4005 years from the anniversary date of the last verificationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Façade verification report by an engineer or architect every 5 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 371, 374, 376, 381, 382, 383 and 3845 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower register holding two years of water resultsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 406kept for the life of the installation; water analysis results for the last 2 yearsto confirm
Façade register kept on the premises for the life of the buildingCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 373kept for the life of the buildingto confirm
Parking garage register kept on the premisesCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 387kept for the life of the parking garageto confirm
Asbestos safe management registerRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail / Regulation respecting occupational health and safety, RLRQ c S-2.1, r. 13, s. 69.16 (establish and maintain the register) and s. 69.17 (disclose the relevant entries)continuousto confirmto confirm
Fire protection test and inspection records kept on the premisesCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division C, arts. 2.2.1.1.1) and 2.2.1.2kept on site continuously; retention periods reported but not confirmedto confirmto confirm
Copy of the building by-laws given before the lease is signedCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. art. 1894before the lease is madeto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Smoke alarm replaced 10 years after its date of manufactureCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 35810 years from the date of manufacture on the casingto confirm
Answer to a tenant's notice of assignment or sublease, within 15 daysCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1870 and 1871within 15 days of receiving the tenant's noticeto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Fire separations between floors and around dwellings in older buildingsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII (Bâtiment) / Safety Code, Chapter VIII (Building), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 361, 362, 364 and 365continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire alarm system inspected and tested to CAN/ULC-S536Code national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code; standard CAN/ULC-S536, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, arts. 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.1.2.1)none confirmed. Set by CAN/ULC-S536, not by the Quebec regulation. Commonly described as an annual inspection with more frequent routine checks, but that is not confirmed.to confirmto confirm
Sprinklers and standpipes inspected, tested and maintained to NFPA 25Code national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec) / National Fire Code of Canada 2020 (Quebec amendments), adopted by reference by the Safety Code; standard NFPA 25, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370 and Appendix 1; CNPI 2020 Division B, art. 6.4.1.1.1)none confirmed, and no single interval exists. NFPA 25 uses a layered schedule from weekly to five-yearly depending on the component.to confirmto confirm
Weekly check of pool rescue equipment, entered in a registerCode de sécurité, chapitre IX (Lieux de baignade) / Safety Code, Chapter IX (Bathing places), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 422, 423, 426, 445, 446, 447 and 448; art. 475 (offence)weeklyto confirm
Pests, vermin, bed bugs and mouldCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. arts. 1854, 1864, 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Sleeping accommodation4 municipal rows withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Assemblysourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Accessibility (barrier-free design)Code de construction, chapitre I - Bâtiment (Construction Code, Chapter I - Building), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 2, incorporating the Code national du bâtiment - Canada (modifié Québec), Division B, Section 3.8 (Conception sans obstacles / Barrier-free design); Part 10 of Division B for existing buildings undergoing transformation. The Construction Code itself was not opened, so these section references rest on the Régie's description.none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Serious accident - tell the CNESST at once and report in writing within 24 hoursLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 62, first paragraph and its four triggers; art. 62, second, third and fourth paragraphs; art. 62.0.1 (annual indexing of the money threshold)24 hours from the eventto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual operation of the breakers feeding air conditioning and ventilationCode de sécurité, chapitre II - Électricité, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3 - and, for a building caught by chapter VIII, the same duty again in the Code national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), Code de sécurité, art. 23; art. 9.2 (chapter II's scope); art. 25 (offence). And, where chapter VIII applies, art. 370 with Division B, art. 2.6.1.6. 2)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Posting of the fire emergency proceduresCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, subsection 2.8.2. The numbers 2.8.2.7. 1), and 2.8.2.7. 4) and 5) for the elevator sign, are from the 2010 edition and could not be verified against the 2020 edition.continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Cannabis no-smoking signs - a separate duty under a separate lawLoi encadrant le cannabis (Cannabis Regulation Act), RLRQ c. C-5.3, art. 17, first paragraph (post the signs), second paragraph (do not remove or alter), third paragraph (sign standards by regulation) and fourth paragraph (the penalty); read with art. 12 (enclosed places subject to the ban) and art. 16 (outdoor areas and the grounds); art. 18 (duty not to tolerate)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
No-smoking signs and the nine-metre ruleLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme (Tobacco Control Act), RLRQ c. L-6.2, art. 10, first paragraph (post the signs) and second paragraph (do not remove or alter them); art. 11 (duty not to tolerate smoking, and the reasonable diligence defence); art. 1 (an electronic cigarette is assimilated to tobacco); art. 1.1 (definition of 'fumer'); art. 2, paragraphs 9 and 12 (workplaces, and all other enclosed places open to the public); art. 2.2 (nine-metre radius); art. 45 (penalty)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Asbestos - locating sprayed fireproofing and pipe insulation, and checking it every two yearsRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Regulation respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, art. 69.2 (0.1 per cent threshold); art. 69.3 (the initial inspection and the two construction dates); art. 69.4 (presumption that the material contains asbestos); art. 69.5 (analysis method); art. 69.7; art. 69.8 (the two-year check); art. 69.9; art. 69.11 (check before dust-raising work)2 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator - Category 1 periodic testCode de sécurité, chapitre IV - Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs (Safety Code, Chapter IV - Elevators and other lifting devices), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, which incorporates ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 (modifié Québec), Code de sécurité, art. 90.5, paragraph 1°; Code B44, art. 8.6.1.712 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Elevator - Category 5 periodic testCode de sécurité, chapitre IV - Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, incorporating ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 (modifié Québec); transition set by décret 849-2024 (15 May 2024), Code de sécurité, art. 90.5, paragraph 3°; Code B44, art. 8.6.1.7. For the first-deadline claim, décret 849-2024, art. 2 - see grade_reason.5 years; first deadline for existing installations reported as 12 January 2030 but not verifiedto confirmto confirm
Elevator - maintenance control programCode de sécurité, chapitre IV - Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, incorporating ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 (modifié Québec); transition set by décret 849-2024 (15 May 2024), art. 2, Code de sécurité, art. 90.5 (first paragraph) and art. 93; Code B44, art. 8.6 and art. 8.6.1.2.2; décret 849-2024, art. 22027-07-13 for elevators commissioned before 13 July 2024; from commissioning for any new elevatorto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Smoke alarms - monthly and annual test and ten-year replacementCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment; maintenance and testing per CAN/ULC-S552, 'Entretien et mise à l'essai des avertisseurs de fumée', Division B, art. 2.1.3.3. 2) for the ten-year replacement (wholly replaced by Quebec in Appendice 1); Division B, art. 6.7.1.1. for maintenance and testing (unmodified base text)1 month (button test), 12 months (clean and full test), 10 years (replacement)to confirmto confirm
Carbon monoxide alarmsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment (Quebec addition), Division B, subsection 2.1.6, added by Quebec in Appendice 1. Individual article numbers within the subsection are NOT PINNED.continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Occupant load calculationCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.7.1.3. and Table 2.7.1.3., wholly replaced by Quebec in Appendice 1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Health and safety committee, representative, or liaison agentLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 68, first paragraph (committee at 20 or more workers during the year), second paragraph (headcount drop) and fifth paragraph (the 21-day carve-out); art. 87 (representative, where a committee exists); art. 97.1 (liaison agent, where no representative is required); art. 97.5 (liaison agent's training within one year); art. 97.3 (30-day answer to a recommendation)none prescribed for the standing duty; the liaison agent must take the training within 1 year of being designatedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual Régie du bâtiment levy per elevator or lifting deviceCode de sécurité, chapitre IV - Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 95; art. 99 (the levy is carved out of the offence provision)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Backflow prevention on the drinking water connectionCode de sécurité, chapitre I - Plomberie, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 7, as replaced by décret 972-2026 in force 15 July 2026 (conformity with art. 2.6.2.1 of Part 2 of Division B of the Code national de la plomberie as adopted by chapitre III, Plomberie, of the Code de construction, chapitre B-1.1, r. 2, as modified by s. 1 of the regulation approved by décret 971-2026, and with CSA B64.10.1); arts. 2 and 5 (standing duties); art. 8 (offence)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Emergency lighting - monthly check and annual discharge testCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 6.5.1.6. and art. 6.5.1.7. Quebec replaces art. 6.5.1.6, paragraph 2) b) in Appendice 1 and modifies art. 6.5.1.7.1 month (check) and 12 months (discharge test)to confirmto confirm
Halocarbon leak test on refrigeration, air conditioning and chillersRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, made under the Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement, art. 22, read with art. 18, paragraphs 6, 7 and 912 months, with no more than 15 months between two teststo confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
High-risk petroleum equipment - attestation of conformity every 2, 4 or 6 yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VI - Installation d'équipements pétroliers, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 115 (the cycle); art. 116 (when the inspection must be done and how the period starts); art. 117 (what the recognised person attests)buried single-wall equipment, or buried double-wall without automatic leak detection, or a depot: 2 years. Buried equipment intended to contain heating oil, or buried double-wall with automatic leak detection: 4 years. Above-ground petroleum equipment: 6 years.to confirm
High-risk petroleum equipment - Régie du bâtiment use permitCode de sécurité, chapitre VI - Installation d'équipements pétroliers, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 120 (the duty to hold the permit); art. 121 (what an application must contain); art. 124; art. 126 (duty to report changes); art. 128 (the 24-month term); art. 130 (the fee)24 monthsto confirm
Halocarbon label on the refrigeration or air conditioning unitRèglement sur les halocarbures, RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, art. 17.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Hazardous product labels, safety data sheets in French, and the training programmeLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 62.1 (label, data sheet and training required); art. 62.4 (the French rule); art. 62.5 (the training and information programme); art. 62.6, paragraph 2 (keep the sheet easily accessible on the work site)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Property tax exemption for a place of worshipLoi sur la fiscalité municipale (Act respecting municipal taxation), RLRQ c. F-2.1, art. 204, paragraph 8 (worship, episcopal palace, presbytery) and paragraph 12 (immovable used by the religious institution or fabrique, or gratuitously by another, not for revenue but in the immediate pursuit of its constituting objects of a religious or charitable nature)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Worship, charitable and educational exemption from music royaltiesLoi sur le droit d'auteur (Copyright Act), R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42, s. 32.2(3), paragraphs a), b) and c)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire drill - performing-arts hallsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.8.3.2. 1) d), as wholly replaced by Quebec in Appendice 13 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Fire drill - halls, community halls and places of worshipCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.8.3.2. 1), opening words, as wholly replaced by Quebec in Appendice 1; the drills themselves are described at art. 2.8.3.1. 1)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Training of supervisory staffCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.8.1.2. Quebec modifies paragraph 2) of this article and adds paragraphs 4), 5) and 6). The paragraph number 2.8.1.2. 1) could not be verified against the 2020 edition.none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Registration with the French language officeCharte de la langue française (Charter of the French language), RLRQ c. C-11, as amended by the Loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français, S.Q. 2022, c. 14 (commonly called Law 96), art. 139register within 6 months after the end of the six-month period; then the linguistic analysis within 3 months of the registration certificateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower - declaration to the Régie du bâtiment by 1 March each yearCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VII, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 405, first paragraph (the date and the six items) and second paragraph (the form)1 March of each year, and within 30 days of first commissioningto confirm
Water cooling tower - Legionella sampling at least every 30 daysCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VII, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 407, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; art. 408 (where to sample); art. 409 (the sampling protocol); art. 340, last paragraph (section VII applies despite the exemptions)at most every 30 days during the service period; also on restart after winterisation; and between 2 and 7 days after any use of the decontamination procedureto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower - maintenance programme, reviewed every five yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VII, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 401 (the duty); art. 402 (contents and who signs); art. 403 (must reflect the installation's history); art. 404 (five-year review and the three event triggers); art. 340, last paragraph (section VII applies despite the chapter VIII exemptions)5 years, or sooner on one of three eventsto confirm
Parking structure - in-depth verification report by an engineer every five yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 385 (scope); art. 389 (five-yearly engineer report); art. 390 (extra verification after an event); art. 399 (catch-up timing for existing structures)5 yearsto confirm
Parking structure - annual verification sheetCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 385 (scope); art. 388 (annual check and record sheet, per annexe II)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Supervisory staff on duty in a building with a two-stage fire alarmCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.8.1.2. 4) and 2.8.1.2. 5), added by Quebec in Appendice 1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire safety planCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, Division B, art. 2.8.1.1. 1) as modified by Appendice 1. Quebec REPLACES paragraph 1)a), DELETES paragraph 1)e), and REPLACES paragraph 1)f). Contents of the plan: art. 2.8.2.1, whose paragraph numbering could not be fully verified (see grade_reason). Location of the fire service's copy: art. 2.8.2.12. 2) b) - NOT art. 2.8.2.5.continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Facade safety verification report every five yearsCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VI, sub-section 1, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 371 (scope); art. 372 (standing duty to maintain); art. 374 (the five-year report); art. 382 (when the first report is due); art. 383 (every 5 years after that); art. 384 (contents); arts. 340 and 341 (which buildings are outside chapter VIII)5 yearsto confirm
Three-yearly report to the CNESST on the prevention programmeLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Act respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 60, second paragraph (the three-year cycle); art. 60, first paragraph (send the programme and every update to the committee)3 years, counted from the date the prevention programme was put into applicationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Triennial French language reportCharte de la langue française (Charter of the French language), RLRQ c. C-11, art. 1463 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Non-profit recognition for tax exemption and its periodic reviewLoi sur la fiscalité municipale (Act respecting municipal taxation), RLRQ c. F-2.1, arts. 243.1 to 243.11 (recognition, who may be recognised, conditions); art. 243.19 (the duty to demonstrate periodically that the conditions are still met); art. 243.20 (the nine-year and five-year triggers); art. 243.21 (hearing); art. 243.22 (confirmation or lapse, and the restart of the clock)9 years for a property tax recognition; 5 years for a recognition under the first paragraph of art. 243.4to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Register of accidents, incidents and first aidLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases), RLRQ c. A-3.001, art. 280continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Water cooling tower registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VII, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 406continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Pressure installation registerRèglement sur les installations sous pression (Pressure Installations Regulation), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 6.1, art. 82, paragraphs 1° to 8° (6°, 7° and 8° added by décret 1056-2026, in force 30 July 2026)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Petroleum equipment registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VI - Installation d'équipements pétroliers, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 114continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Facade registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VI, sub-section 1, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 373continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Halocarbon service records - the copy the owner must be given and must keepRèglement sur les halocarbures, RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, art. 59 (including its second paragraph) and art. 60 (including its second and third paragraphs)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Parking structure registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 387continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Asbestos registerRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 13, art. 69.16 (establish and keep the register); art. 69.11 (check before dust-raising work); art. 69.17 (disclosure)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Person in charge of personal information and confidentiality incident registerLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector), RLRQ c. P-39.1, as amended by the Loi modernisant des dispositions législatives en matière de protection des renseignements personnels, S.Q. 2021, c. 25 (commonly called Law 25); Règlement sur les incidents de confidentialité, art. 3.1 (person in charge); art. 3.5 (notifying the Commission and the persons concerned); art. 3.6 (definition of a confidentiality incident); art. 3.7 (assessing the risk of serious injury); art. 3.8 (register of confidentiality incidents)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Stage equipment, scenery and propsCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment (Quebec addition), Division B, art. 2.4.13.1. 1) and 2); art. 2.4.13.2. 1) - subsection 2.4.13 'Scènes' is added in full by Quebec in Appendice 1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
First aid - a certified first aider present, and the certificate expires after three yearsRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins (Regulation respecting minimum standards for first aid and first aid facilities), RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, art. 2.1 (the certificate and its three-year validity, third paragraph); art. 3, first and second paragraphs (presence and headcount); art. 2 (which establishments the regulation applies to); art. 11 (first aid room above 100 workers)3 years - the validity of the first aid certificateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Guard or alarm-response services must come from a permit holderLoi sur la sécurité privée (Private Security Act), RLRQ c. S-3.5, art. 1 (the six covered activities); art. 2; art. 4 (agency permit); art. 16, first paragraph (agent permit) and second paragraph (the in-house carve-out)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Special extinguishing system - maintenance and testingCode national de prévention des incendies - Canada 2020 (modifié Québec), adopted by art. 370 of the Code de sécurité, chapitre VIII - Bâtiment; the applicable NFPA standard (NFPA 11, 12, 12A, 12B, 17 or 17A depending on the agent), Division B, art. 6.6.1.1. 1) and 2), wholly replaced by Quebec in Appendice 1; the list of applicable standards is at art. 2.1.3.5. 3) and 4), whose paragraph 1) Quebec also replacesas set by the standard the system was installed to; a maximum of 6 months ONLY where that standard sets no intervalsto confirmto confirm
First aid kits, the first aider poster, and the first aid registerRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, art. 4 (number, access, availability and the CSA Z1220 contents rule); art. 6 (kept clean, complete and in good condition); art. 12 (communication system); art. 13 (signage locating the kits); art. 14 (poster naming the first aiders); art. 15 (the first aider's report and the register); art. 16 (worker's access to their own information); art. 17 (this does not replace the accident notice duties)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual verification of a gas installation not attached to the buildingCode de sécurité, chapitre III - Gaz, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 38.3 (the 12-month verification); art. 38.2 (register); art. 38.4 (duty to report dangerous conditions); art. 38.5 (contents of the verification report and the owner's signature)12 monthsto confirm
Assembly3 municipal rows withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Commercial establishmentsourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Accessibility requirements on construction or transformationCode de construction, chapitre I «Bâtiment» (Construction Code, chapter I, Building), adopting the Code national du bâtiment – Canada (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 2, chapitre I; division B, section 3.8 «Accessibilité»none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
French on public signs and commercial advertisingCharte de la langue française (Charter of the French language) and Règlement sur la langue du commerce et des affaires, Charte, arts. 58 and 58.1; Règlement RLRQ c C-11, r. 9, arts. 15, 25.1 (2nd para.), 27.4, 27.5, 27.6 and 27.7continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
No-smoking signs in the premisesLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme (Tobacco Control Act), RLRQ c L-6.2, art. 10, read with art. 1 and art. 2, paras. 9 and 12continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Cannabis no-smoking signs – a separate duty under a separate lawLoi encadrant le cannabis (Cannabis Regulation Act), RLRQ c C-5.3, art. 17, read with arts. 12 and 16continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire alarm system – monthly and daily checks by the ownerCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up CAN/ULC-S536, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.3.1.2. 1); standard CAN/ULC-S5361 month (plus a daily panel check)to confirmto confirm
Standby electrical power supply (generator) – six-monthly and annual inspectionCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up CAN/CSA-C282, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, arts. 6.5.1.1. 1) and 6.5.1.4.; standard CSA C2826 months and 12 months (plus 5 years)to confirmto confirm
Asbestos – inspection of sprayed fireproofing and pipe insulation every two yearsRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Regulation respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c S-2.1, r. 13, arts. 69.2, 69.3, 69.4, 69.5, 69.7, 69.8 and 69.92 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator – category 1 periodic testCode de sécurité, chapter IV «Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs», RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5, para. 112 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator – category 3 and category 5 periodic testsCode de sécurité, chapter IV «Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs», RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5, paras. 2 and 33 years (category 3); 5 years (category 5)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Attestation of conformity for high-risk petroleum equipmentCode de sécurité, chapter VI, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 115, 116 and 117Underground, double-wall without automatic leak detection or single wall: 2 years. Underground, for heating oil, or double-wall with automatic leak detection: 4 years. A depot: 2 years. Above-ground petroleum equipment: 6 years.to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Pressure equipment – periodic inspection certificateRèglement sur les installations sous pression (Regulation respecting pressure installations), made under the Loi sur le bâtiment, Règlement sur les installations sous pression, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 6.1, art. 3 (as amended by Décret 1056-2026, s. 2), art. 5 (as amended by s. 4), art. 14 (as amended by s. 19) and art. 15 (repealed by s. 20); arts. 71, 71.1, 75, 78 and Tableau 1, 79, 81 and 81.1 (arts. 71, 75, 79 and 81 as amended and arts. 71.1 and 81.1 as inserted by Décret 1056-2026, in force 30 July 2026)Hot-water boiler: 2 years external. Water heater: 2 years external. Thermal-fluid boiler: 4 years external. Low-pressure steam boiler: 1 year external, 3 years internal. High-pressure steam boiler: 1 year external and internal. Hot-water tank, compressed-air receiver, expansion tank, non-corrosive fluid vessel, any other pressure vessel: 4 years external. Refrigeration system using a refrigerant other than A1 or B1: 2 years external.to confirm
Chimneys, connector pipes and flues – annual inspectionCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 2.6.1.4.12 months, plus on every appliance connection and after every chimney fireto confirmto confirm
Annual Régie du bâtiment levy per elevator or lifting deviceCode de sécurité, chapter IV, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 9512 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower – annual declaration to the Régie du bâtimentCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VII, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 40512 months, on the fixed date of 1 March each yearto confirm
Price accuracy policy – quarterly disclosure in the flyerDécret concernant la Politique d'exactitude des prix pour des commerçants utilisant la technologie du lecteur optique, RLRQ c P-40.1, r. 2, art. 33 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator documents kept on site; platform lift maintenance registerCode de sécurité, chapter IV, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 93 and 94continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual duty on an alcohol permitLoi sur les permis d'alcool (Act respecting liquor permits), RLRQ c P-9.1, art. 52; permit categories at art. 25 and following12 months, on the anniversary of the date the permit was issuedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Emergency lighting – monthly check and annual full-duration testCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.5.1.6. paras. 1), 2) and 3), and art. 6.5.1.7.1 month and 12 monthsto confirmto confirm
Halocarbon leak test on refrigeration, air conditioning and chillersRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), made under the Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement, RLRQ c Q-2, r. 29, art. 22, read with art. 18, paras. 6, 7 and 912 months, with no more than 15 months between two teststo confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systemsCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up CAN/ULC-S1001, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.8.1.1. 1); standard CAN/ULC-S1001none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Halocarbon label on the refrigeration or air conditioning unitRèglement sur les halocarbures, RLRQ c Q-2, r. 29, art. 17.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire drillCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, arts. 2.8.3.2. 1) and, for who must exist, 2.8.1.2. and 2.8.3.1.12 monthsto confirmto confirm
Portable fire extinguishers – annual maintenanceCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up NFPA 10, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.2.1.1. 1); standard NFPA 10 «Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers»12 months (plus deeper work at 5 or 6 years)to confirmto confirm
Portable fire extinguishers – monthly inspectionCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up NFPA 10, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.2.1.1. 1); standard NFPA 101 monthto confirmto confirm
Guard or alarm-response services must be supplied by a permit holderLoi sur la sécurité privée (Private Security Act), RLRQ c S-3.5, arts. 1, 2, 4 and 16 (including the second paragraph of art. 16)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Sprinklers and standpipes – weekly and monthly inspection sheetsCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up NFPA 25, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.4.1.1. 1); standard NFPA 251 week (and 1 month)to confirmto confirm
Tax notice beside the price of food productsLoi sur la protection du consommateur, RLRQ c P-40.1, art. 223.0.1 (added by L.Q. 2024, c. 32, a. 48)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
The price shown on every itemLoi sur la protection du consommateur (Consumer Protection Act), RLRQ c P-40.1, art. 223, read with the exemption at art. 91.4 of the Règlement d'application de la Loi sur la protection du consommateurcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Registration for the retail sale of tobacco productsLoi concernant l'impôt sur le tabac (Tobacco Tax Act), administered by Revenu Québec, RLRQ c I-2 – specific section NOT identified; this citation is incompletenone prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
French on product inscriptions – the 1 June 2027 sell-through deadlineCharte de la langue française and Règlement sur la langue du commerce et des affaires, Charte, art. 51.1; Règlement RLRQ c C-11, r. 9, arts. 7.1, 27.1 and 27.2; transitional provision, D. 1000-2024, art. 72027-06-01to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower – maintenance programme, reviewed every five yearsCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VII, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 401, 402 and 4045 yearsto confirm
Annual operation of the breakers feeding air conditioning and ventilationCode de sécurité, chapter II «Électricité» – and, for a building caught by chapter VIII, the same duty again in the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 23; and, where chapter VIII applies, art. 370 with National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 2.6.1.6. 2)12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Parking structure – annual verification sheetCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 388 and Annexe II12 monthsto confirm
Parking structure – in-depth verification report by an engineerCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 389, 390, 394, 396, 397, 399 and 4005 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Régie du bâtiment use permit for high-risk petroleum equipmentCode de sécurité, chapter VI «Installation d'équipements pétroliers», RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 120, 121, 124, 126, 128 and 13024 monthsto confirm
Fire safety planCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, arts. 2.8.1.1. and 2.8.2.1. 1)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Price accuracy policy – the sign at the cashDécret concernant la Politique d'exactitude des prix pour des commerçants utilisant la technologie du lecteur optique, made under the Loi sur la protection du consommateur, RLRQ c P-40.1, r. 2, arts. 1, 2, 4 and 8continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Exit doors – monthly operation check, and annual test of revolving, sliding and magnetically locked doorsCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, arts. 2.7.2.1. and 2.7.2.2.1 month; 12 months for revolving, sliding and magnetically locked doorsto confirmto confirm
Fire doors in fire separations – daily and monthly checksCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 2.2.2.4. paras. 1), 2) and 3)24 hours and 1 monthto confirmto confirm
Water cooling tower – Legionella sampling and laboratory analysisCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VII, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 407, 408, 409, 410, 411 and 41430 days during the operating seasonto confirm
Hazardous product labels, safety data sheets in French, and the training programmeLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (Act respecting occupational health and safety), RLRQ c S-2.1, arts. 62.1, 62.4, 62.5 and 62.6continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Elevator maintenance control programmeCode de sécurité, chapter IV; the programme's contents are set by art. 8.6 of ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 90.3 and 90.5, first paragraph; transitional provision D. 849-2024, art. 22027-07-13to confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Facade safety verification reportCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VI, sub-section 1, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 371, 374, 378, 381, 382, 383 and 3845 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Petroleum equipment registerCode de sécurité, chapter VI, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 114continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Water cooling tower registerCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VII, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 406continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Pressure installation registerRèglement sur les installations sous pression, Règlement sur les installations sous pression, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 6.1, art. 82 (as amended by Décret 1056-2026, s. 58, in force 30 July 2026)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Register of work accidents that did not stop the worker workingLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases), RLRQ c A-3.001, art. 280none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Facade registerCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VI, sub-section 1, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 373continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Halocarbon service records – the copy the owner must be given and must keepRèglement sur les halocarbures, RLRQ c Q-2, r. 29, arts. 59 (including its second paragraph) and 60 (including its second and third paragraphs)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Parking structure registerCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, section VI, sub-section 2, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 387continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Asbestos registerRèglement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c S-2.1, r. 13, arts. 69.11, 69.16 and 69.17continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Fire dampers – annual inspectionCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 2.2.2.4. 5)12 monthsto confirmto confirm
Gift card and prepaid card rulesLoi sur la protection du consommateur (Consumer Protection Act), RLRQ c P-40.1, arts. 187.1 to 187.5none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Generator fuel – annual draining and renewalCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.5.1.5. 1)12 monthsto confirmto confirm
Annual review of the fire safety planCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 2.8.2.1. 2)12 monthsto confirmto confirm
First aid – trained first aiders present and their certificatesRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c A-3.001, r. 10, arts. 2.1 and 33 years (validity of the first aid certificate)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Exit signs – annual inspection (and monthly where they have batteries)Code de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.5.1.8.12 months (1 month for battery-equipped signs)to confirmto confirm
Fire alarm system – annual inspection and test reportCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), which calls up CAN/ULC-S536, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, arts. 6.3.1.1. and 6.3.1.2. 1); standard CAN/ULC-S53612 monthsto confirmto confirm
Sprinklers and standpipes – quarterly and annual inspection and test reportCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020, which calls up NFPA 25, RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.4.1.1. 1); standard NFPA 253 months and 12 months (plus 5 years, 10 years and beyond)to confirmto confirm
Special extinguishing systems – inspection and maintenance, with a six-month fallbackCode de sécurité, chapter VIII, adopting the Code national de prévention des incendies – Canada 2020 (modifié), RLRQ c B-1.1, r. 3, art. 370; National Fire Code 2020 (Quebec-integrated), division B, art. 6.6.1.1. paras. 1) and 2) (paragraph 2) is a Quebec addition)6 months where the relevant standard is silentto confirmto confirm
First aid kits, the first aider poster, and the first aid registerRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c A-3.001, r. 10, arts. 4, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Tobacco retailing – display ban and the point-of-sale signsLoi concernant la lutte contre le tabagisme, RLRQ c L-6.2, arts. 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 20.5 and 20.6none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Commercial establishment6 municipal rows withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Co-ownershipsourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Annual general meeting of the co-ownersCode civil du Québec, Civil Code arts. 334, 345 and 346, read with arts. 1039 and 108712 months, held within 6 months of the close of the financial yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Special meeting after the developer loses controlCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 110490 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Each co-owner's own liability insuranceCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses mesures en matière d'assurance des copropriétés divises, Civil Code art. 1064.1; Regulation CCQ, r. 4.1, art. 1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Property and liability insurance held by the syndicateCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses mesures en matière d'assurance des copropriétés divises (Regulation establishing various measures respecting the insurance of divided co-ownerships), Civil Code art. 1073, first, second and third paragraphs; Regulation CCQ, r. 4.1, art. 4continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Syndicate's certificate on the state of the co-ownership (given on a sale)Code civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise, Civil Code art. 1068.1; Regulation CCQ, r. 8.01, art. 10; Law 16 (2019, c. 28), art. 165, paragraph 215 days from the co-owner's request; the duty has been live since 14 August 2025to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Swimming pool — notice to the Régie after a drowningCode de sécurité, chapitre IX — Lieux de baignade (Safety Code, Chapter IX — Bathing places), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 422, 423, 425 and 42624 hoursto confirm
Notice to the syndicate when a unit is rented or otherwise occupiedCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 1065, second paragraph, read with art. 105715 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice to the syndicate on acquiring a unitCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 1065, first paragraph15 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Maintenance logbook — the first oneCode civil du Québec (Civil Code of Quebec) + Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise (Regulation establishing various rules respecting divided co-ownership) + Loi visant principalement l'encadrement des inspections en bâtiment et de la copropriété divise… (2019, chapter 28, commonly called Law 16), Civil Code art. 1070.2; Regulation CCQ, r. 8.01, arts. 1, 2, 3 and 6; Law 16 (2019, c. 28), art. 151, first paragraph, and art. 165, paragraph 42028-08-14to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Maintenance logbook — annual updateRèglement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise (Regulation establishing various rules respecting divided co-ownership), CCQ, r. 8.01, art. 412 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Maintenance logbook — professional revision (standard cycle)Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise (Regulation establishing various rules respecting divided co-ownership), CCQ, r. 8.01, art. 5, first and second paragraphs; art. 65 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Maintenance logbook — professional revision (small-building cycle)Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise (Regulation establishing various rules respecting divided co-ownership), CCQ, r. 8.01, art. 5, second paragraph, subparagraphs 1, 2 and 310 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Swimming pool water testing — buildings of 10 to 50 unitsRèglement sur la qualité de l'eau des piscines et autres bassins artificiels (Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 39, arts. 2, 3, 4, 11 and 21twice a day, every day the pool is opento confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Swimming pool water testing — buildings over 50 unitsRèglement sur la qualité de l'eau des piscines et autres bassins artificiels, RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 39, arts. 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15Bacteriological and turbidity samples: once every 2 weeks of operation for outdoor pools, once every 4 weeks of operation for indoor pools, with at least 10 days between samples. On site: alkalinity once a week; residual disinfectant before and after each opening period and every 3 hours during opening; chloramines (only where chlorine is used), pH, clarity and water temperature before, midway through and after each opening period.to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower — annual declaration to the RégieCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 40512 months, on 1 March each year (and within 30 days of first commissioning)to confirm
Declaration of co-ownership and by-laws of the immovableCode civil du Québec, Civil Code arts. 1038, 1052, 1053, 1059 and 1060continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual updating declaration to the enterprise registrarLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises (Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises), RLRQ, c. P-44.1, art. 4512 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Description of the private portionsCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 1070, third paragraphcontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual meeting document packageCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 108712 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator documents kept on siteCode de sécurité, chapitre IV — Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 93 and 94continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Halocarbon leak-tightness test on air conditioning, refrigeration and chillersRèglement sur les halocarbures (Regulation respecting halocarbons), made under the Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (Environment Quality Act), RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 29, art. 22, read with art. 18, paragraphs 6, 7 and 9; arts. 11 and 4412 months, and never more than 15 months between two teststo confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Financial statements with an accountant's comments at the handover meetingCode civil du Québec, Civil Code arts. 1105 and 1106once, at the special meeting under art. 1104to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Contingency fund study — the first oneCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise + Law 16 (2019, chapter 28), Civil Code art. 1071, second paragraph; Regulation CCQ, r. 8.01, arts. 7, 8 and 9; Law 16 (2019, c. 28), art. 151, first paragraph, and art. 165, paragraph 52028-08-14to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Contingency fund study — renewalCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise, Civil Code art. 1071, second paragraph (enabling); Regulation CCQ, r. 8.01, art. 8, first paragraph5 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Reconstruction-value appraisal for insuranceCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses mesures en matière d'assurance des copropriétés divises, Civil Code art. 1073, first paragraph; Regulation CCQ, r. 4.1, art. 35 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual setting of the co-owners' common-charge contributionsCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 107212 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Setting the contingency fund contributions after the first fund studyLaw 16 (2019, chapter 28) + Code civil du Québec, Law 16 (2019, c. 28), arts. 153 and 154; Civil Code art. 1071, third and fourth paragraphs30 days after the first annual meeting following the first fund studyto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Self-insurance fund and its annual contributionCode civil du Québec + Règlement établissant diverses mesures en matière d'assurance des copropriétés divises, Civil Code arts. 1071.1 and 1072, second paragraph; Regulation CCQ, r. 4.1, art. 212 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
New building warranty — written denunciation of defects in the common portionsRèglement sur le plan de garantie des bâtiments résidentiels neufs, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 8, art. 27, paragraphs 1 to 5; art. 34; art. 35Work to be completed and apparent defects: denounced at the reception of the common portions. Non-apparent poor workmanship: discovered within 1 year of reception. Hidden defects: discovered within 3 years of reception. Design, construction and soil defects: appearing within 5 years of the end of the work on the common portions. In each of the last three cases the written denunciation must follow within a reasonable time of discovery.to confirm
New building warranty — reception of the common portions and the inspection before itRèglement sur le plan de garantie des bâtiments résidentiels neufs (Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential buildings), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 8, art. 1 (definitions of 'réception des parties communes' and 'fin des travaux des parties communes'), art. 2, paragraph 2, and arts. 25.1 and 33, third paragraphReception is presumed to have happened at the latest 6 months after the syndicate receives the builder's notice that the work is finishedto confirm
Registration of the syndicate with the enterprise registrarLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises (Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises), RLRQ, c. P-44.1, art. 21, first paragraph, subparagraph 4, and art. 3260 days from the day the registration obligation arisesto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Water cooling tower — maintenance programme and its revisionCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 401, 402, 403 and 404, and art. 340, second paragraph5 years, or sooner on a triggering eventto confirm
Pressure installation — periodic inspection and certificateRèglement sur les installations sous pression (Regulation respecting pressure installations), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 6.1, arts. 1, 3, 5, 14, 51, 71, 71.1, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78 (Table 1 and its footnotes), 79, 80, 81 and 81.1Maximum period between two inspections, per Table 1. Hot-water boiler: external every 2 years. Water heater: external every 2 years. Hot-water tank, expansion tank, compressed-air tank and any other type of pressure vessel: external every 4 years. Low-pressure steam boiler: internal every 3 years, and external every year except in the year the internal inspection is done (Table 1, footnote (*)). High-pressure steam boiler: the table gives 1 year for the external and 1 year for the internal inspection, and its footnote (**) says the periodic internal and external inspections alternate for this equipment.to confirm
Making the logbook and fund study available to co-ownersLaw 16 (2019, chapter 28), Law 16 (2019, c. 28), art. 152, read with Civil Code art. 107060 days from obtaining the documentsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Parking garage — annual owner's verificationCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 385, 386 and 388, and Schedule II12 monthsto confirm
Parking garage — in-depth engineer's verificationCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 385, 389, 390, 396, 397, 398, 399 and 4005 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Swimming pool — enclosure and access control, and the municipal permitRèglement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles (Regulation respecting residential swimming pool safety), made under the Loi sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles (Act respecting residential swimming pool safety), RLRQ c. S-3.1.02, r. 1, arts. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 10.1For an installation existing before 1 November 2010, article 10 sets a compliance date of 30 September 2027 — but article 10.1 may displace that date for a condo building's pool. Do not print 30 September 2027 for a condo pool until the question in applies_when is resolved.to confirmto confirm
Personal information governance policiesLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé, as amended by Law 25, RLRQ c. P-39.1, art. 3.2continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Water cooling tower — Legionella sampling and analysisCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 414, 416 and 417at least every 30 days during the service period; also at restart after winterisation; and between 2 and 7 days after any use of the decontamination procedureto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Elevator maintenance control programme and periodic testsCode de sécurité, chapitre IV — Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs (Safety Code, Chapter IV — Elevators and other lifting devices), which refers to article 8.6 of code ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 90.5 (and art. 90.0.1 for the chapter's scope)Category 1 tests every 12 months; Category 3 tests every 3 years; Category 5 tests every 5 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the cited standard is paid-for and nobody here has read itto confirm
Façade safety verification reportCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment (Safety Code, Chapter VIII — Building), RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, arts. 371, 374, 376, 378, 381, 382 and 3835 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
The register and documents for co-owners must be in FrenchCode civil du Québec, as amended by the Loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français (2022, chapter 14, commonly called Law 96), Civil Code art. 1070.1.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Water cooling tower registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 406continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Pressure installation registerRèglement sur les installations sous pression, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 6.1, art. 82, paragraphs 1 to 8continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Swimming pool registerRèglement sur la qualité de l'eau des piscines et autres bassins artificiels, RLRQ c. Q-2, r. 39, arts. 20, 21 and 22none prescribed for the register itself; kept at least 2 years; last 30 days postednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Façade registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 373continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Register of confidentiality incidentsLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé, as amended by Law 25, RLRQ c. P-39.1, arts. 3.5 and 3.8continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Parking garage registerCode de sécurité, chapitre VIII — Bâtiment, RLRQ c. B-1.1, r. 3, art. 387continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
The syndicate's registerCode civil du Québec, Civil Code arts. 1070 and 1070.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Developer's handover of documents to the syndicateCode civil du Québec + Law 16 (2019, chapter 28), Civil Code art. 1106.1; Law 16 (2019, c. 28), arts. 156 and 165, paragraphs 6 and 730 days from the special meeting — but six months for the logbook and fund study where the meeting falls inside the transitional windowto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Person in charge of the protection of personal informationLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector), as amended by Law 25, RLRQ c. P-39.1, art. 3.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
General meeting minutes sent to co-ownersCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 1102.130 days from the meeting or the adoption of the resolutionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Board minutes sent to co-ownersCode civil du Québec, Civil Code art. 1086.130 days from the meeting or the adoption of the resolutionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Co-ownership2 municipal rows withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Companysourced, to confirmLines read in the official texts and loaded as they stand, with no professional review: the timing prints in words, as cited, and no date is computed from it.
Poster naming the first aidersRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, arts. 12, 13 and 14continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Health and safety liaison officer — designation and trainingLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, arts. 97.1, 97.2, 97.3, 97.4 and 97.5training within 1 year of being designatedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Analysis of the enterprise's language situationCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 139, third paragraph; consequences at art. 140within 3 months of the date the registration certificate is issuedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Analysis of the enterprise's linguistic situationCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 139, third paragraph3 months from the date the attestation of registration is issuedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual shareholders' meeting of a Quebec companyLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 163 (timing and who calls it); art. 164 (where); art. 165 (notice period); art. 178 (written resolution in place of a meeting)Within 18 months of incorporation, then within 15 months of the previous annual meetingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Federal annual shareholders' meetingCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 133(1)(a) and (b)Not later than 18 months after the corporation comes into existence; then not later than 15 months after the last annual meeting and no later than 6 months after the end of the preceding financial yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Automobile liability insurance for a vehicle used in the businessLoi sur l'assurance automobile (RLRQ, c. A-25) / Automobile Insurance Act, arts. 84, 85, 86 and 87none prescribed — the cover must simply be in force whenever the vehicle circulatesnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Professional liability insurance for a member of a professional orderCode des professions (RLRQ, c. C-26) / Professional Code, plus the professional liability insurance regulation of the particular order, art. 93, paragraph dno renewal cycle prescribed by the Code; the cover must extend to claims made for at least 5 years after the member stops being required to hold it or stops being a member (art. 93, para. d)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Training attestation for health and safety committee membersRèglement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.3, made under LSST art. 223, first paragraph, paragraphs 17.1°, 22° to 24.1° and 42°, and second paragraph, Regulation arts. 31 and 39; statutory duty and cost rule at LSST art. 78.1within 120 days of being designatedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice to Corporations Canada of a change of directors or a director's addressCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 113(1); s. 113(1.1) (the director's own duty to tell the corporation within 15 days of changing address)15 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice to Corporations Canada of a change of registered office addressCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 19(4); s. 19(1) (a registered office must exist at all times in the province specified in the articles); s. 19(3) (the directors may move it within that province)15 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice to the CNESST that the business has started operatingRèglement sur le financement, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 7, made under LATMP art. 454, first paragraph, paragraphs 4.2 to 12.3, 13, 15 and 16, Regulation art. 3; statutory duty at LATMP art. 290within 60 days of starting activitiesto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Employer's notice and reimbursement claim after a work injuryLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles, RLRQ c. A-3.001, arts. 60, 268 and 269within 2 days of the worker's return to work, or of the end of the 14 full daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Collective dismissal notice to the MinisterLoi sur les normes du travail, RLRQ c. N-1.1, arts. 84.0.1 to 84.0.7; contents and place of filing set by regulation under art. 84.0.78 weeks for 10 to 99 employees; 12 weeks for 100 to 299; 16 weeks for 300 or more — all measured before the dismissal takes effectto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Notice to end a lease with no fixed end dateCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1882The same period as the term fixed for paying rent; 3 months if that term is longer than 3 months; 10 days if the leased property is movable, whatever the rent termto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Written notice to employees before subscribing a retirement savings planLoi sur les régimes volontaires d'épargne-retraite, RLRQ c. R-17.0.1, art. 47at least 30 days before subscribingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Written notice of termination or lay-offLoi sur les normes du travail, RLRQ c. N-1.1, arts. 82, 82.1 and 831 week under 1 year of continuous service; 2 weeks from 1 to 5 years; 4 weeks from 5 to 10 years; 8 weeks at 10 years or moreto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Warn people before using technology that can identify, locate or profile themLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 8.1none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Pay sheetLoi sur les normes du travail, RLRQ c. N-1.1, arts. 43, 46, 47 and 48with every payment of wages — and wages must be paid at regular intervals of not more than 16 days, or one month for managers and the workers named in art. 1(10°), sub-paragraphs i, ii and iiito confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Gift cards and loyalty points: the terms the law imposesLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 187.1 (what a prepaid card is); s. 187.2 (information before the sale, in writing if it is not on the card); s. 187.3 (no expiry); s. 187.4 (no fee for issuing or using it); s. 187.5 (refunding a small remaining balance); ss. 187.6 to 187.9 (loyalty programmes)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Share certificate, or a written notice where shares are issued without oneLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 63 (delivery free of charge, and the written notice where there is no certificate); art. 62 (signature); art. 65 (what must be stated, including a conspicuous mention of any unanimous shareholder agreement); art. 64 (replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed certificate)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Certificate of registration of a trademarkTrademarks Act / Loi sur les marques de commerce, R.S.C. 1985, c. T-13, s. 40 / art. 40none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
First aid certificate — three-year validityRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, art. 2.1, third paragraph3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Certificate of employment on the employee's requestLoi sur les normes du travail, RLRQ c. N-1.1, art. 84none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Security certificate or written acknowledgment for each federal security holderCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 49(1) (the holder's entitlement); s. 49(4) (signature); s. 49(7) (what must be on the face of a share certificate); s. 49(8) (restrictions must be noted conspicuously); s. 49(13) and (14) (particulars of class or series)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Stop dissemination, de-index or re-index information about a person on requestLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 28.1none prescribed by art. 28.1 itself; the 30-day answer deadline in art. 32 applies through its last paragraphnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Non-compete clause - what makes it validCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 2089 and 2095none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Francisation committeeCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, arts. 136, 137, 137.1, 138, 138.1 and 139.1none prescribed for the committee itself; worker representatives are designated for a period of at most two years, renewablenot a legal frequencyto confirm
Francization committee and the list of its membersCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 136 (when a committee is required); art. 137 (composition and the two-year term of the worker representatives); art. 138 (the list of members given to the Office and circulated to the personnel)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Health and safety committee — minimum number of meetings a yearRèglement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.3, arts. 2, 17, 19 and 20, and Schedule I4, 6 or 9 meetings a year depending on the establishment's level, and at least one meeting per quarterto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Disclosing personal information for study or research: an agreement that takes effect 30 days after the regulator receives itLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 21 (the five conditions); art. 21.0.1 (what the researcher must put in the request); art. 21.0.2 (the agreement, and the 30-day rule in its last paragraph)30 days from the day the Commission d'accès à l'information receives the agreement, before the agreement takes effectto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Before sending personal information outside Québec: assessment plus a written agreementLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 17none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Valid consent: how it must be asked forLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 14 (validity); art. 12 (use, express consent for sensitive information, and the definition of sensitive at its fourth paragraph); art. 13 (communication to a third party)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written parental consent to employ a child under 14Loi sur les normes du travail / Act respecting labour standards, RLRQ c. N-1.1, art. 84.3, first, second and third paragraphs; hours limits at arts. 84.4 to 84.7; retention through art. 29(3°)before the child starts work, and a fresh consent every time the tasks, the maximum weekly hours or the availability periods changeto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keep personal information used to make a decision for at least one year after the decisionLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 11, second paragraph1 year minimum, counted from the decisionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Six-year retention of federal accounting recordsCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 20(2.1)Keep for 6 years after the end of the financial year to which the records relateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keeping the corporate books after the company is dissolved or wound upLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 322 (the person who signs the declaration of dissolution); art. 350 (the liquidator, after a liquidation)Keep for 5 years from the date on the certificate of dissolution, or 5 years from the close of the liquidation; longer if the books are required in evidenceto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Keeping goods and services tax records for six yearsExcise Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-15, s. 286(1) (the duty to keep); s. 286(1.2) (in Canada, in English or French); s. 286(3) (six years); s. 286(3.1) (electronic records in electronically readable format)Keep for 6 years after the end of the year to which the records relateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Pay equity — keeping the maintenance records for six yearsLoi sur l'équité salariale, RLRQ c. E-12.001, art. 76.8continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Keep control over anyone else who uses your trademarkTrademarks Act / Loi sur les marques de commerce, R.S.C. 1985, c. T-13, s. 50(1), (2) and (3)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Online and other distance sales: the contract and its 15-day copyLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 54.4 (pre-contract disclosure); s. 54.6 (contract in writing, stating the consumer's name and address, the date, and the s. 54.4 information); s. 54.7 (copy within 15 days)Copy of the contract to the consumer within 15 days of its conclusionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Door-to-door and away-from-the-shop sellingLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 55 (who is an itinerant merchant); s. 57 (the exception where the consumer expressly asked); s. 58 (written contract, its contents, and the statement and form to be attached); s. 59 (10 days, extended to one year in six listed cases); s. 60 and s. 60.1 (no payment and no service before the cancellation period ends); ss. 61 and 62 (how the consumer cancels); s. 63 (refund within 15 days); s. 321(a) (permit)10 days from the day both parties hold a copy of the contract, for the consumer to cancel; extended to one year from the making of the contract in any of the six cases listed in s. 59; and 15 days after cancellation for the merchant to refund everythingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Consumer contracts in FrenchLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, and Charte de la langue française / Charter of the French language, L.p.c. s. 26; Charte s. 55 paras 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6; C.c.Q. art. 1379 (what makes a contract one of adhesion)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Franchise agreement - no Quebec disclosure lawNone specific to franchising. The general rules are in the Code civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, C.c.Q. art. 1375 (good faith); art. 1379 (contract of adhesion); art. 1435 (external clause); art. 1436 (illegible or incomprehensible clause); art. 1437 (abusive clause)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Service contract with the firm that signs your safety paperworkCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 2098, 2099, 2100, 2101, 2102; and arts 2125, 2126, 2129 (ending the contract)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Partnership agreement - no law makes you write one downCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 2186, 2187, 2188, 2189 and 2191none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Employment contract and hiring documents in FrenchCharte de la langue française / Charter of the French language, art. 41 paras 1(1°)(2°)(3°)(4°), para. 2 and para. 3; art. 42 (a posting in another language must go out at the same time and reach a comparable audience); art. 43 (collective agreements); art. 55 para. 4 (which expressly excludes an employment contract from art. 55)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Which consumer contracts must be in writingLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 23 (the list: ss. 58, 80, 150.4 para. 1, 158, 187.14, 190, 199, 208, 214.2, 214.16); s. 25 (clearly and legibly written, at least in duplicate); s. 27 (merchant signs and hands over the completed contract and lets the consumer read it first); s. 28 (signature on the last page, after all the stipulations)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Reply evidence in an oppositionTrademarks Regulations / Reglement sur les marques de commerce, SOR/2018-227, s. 541 month after the applicant's service is effectiveto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Copy of a government identity document for each directorLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises, RLRQ c. P-44.1 (added by L.Q. 2021, c. 19, a. 14), art. 68.1none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Your contractor's CNESST assessment can be claimed from youLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles / Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, s. 316; s. 8.4 (exception for the employer of a domestic worker)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Tell people when a decision about them was made purely by automated processingLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 12.1none prescribed — the notice must be given "no later than" the moment the decision is communicatednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual declaration of payroll and training spending (the one per cent training law)Loi favorisant le développement et la reconnaissance des compétences de la main-d'oeuvre / Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition, RLRQ c. D-8.3, arts. 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16 and 19; payroll calculated under the Schedule to the Actevery yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Declaring bankruptcy in the enterprise registerLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises, RLRQ c. P-44.1, art. 43none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Employer's pay equity declaration (DEMES)Règlement concernant la déclaration de l'employeur en matière d'équité salariale, RLRQ c. E-12.001, r. 1, made under Pay Equity Act art. 4, Regulation arts. 1, 2, 3, 3.1 and 4; enabling provision Pay Equity Act art. 4, second paragraphevery year, in the same window that applies to the enterprise for its annual updating declaration to the Registraire des entreprisesto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Striking-off declaration by the liquidator of a deceased registrant's successionLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises, RLRQ c. P-44.1, art. 566 months after the deathto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Quebec corporate income tax return (CO-17)Loi sur les impôts (Taxation Act), RLRQ c. I-3, art. 10006 months after the end of the taxation yearto confirmto confirm
Federal corporate income tax return (T2)Income Tax Act (Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu), R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), s. 150(1)(a); exception in s. 150(1.1)(a)6 months after the end of the taxation yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Annual statement of insurable wages to the CNESSTRèglement sur le financement, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 7, Regulation art. 21; statutory duty at LATMP art. 291every year, before 15 Marchto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Federal information returns, including the T4Income Tax Regulations, C.R.C., c. 945, s. 205(1) (the deadline); s. 205(2) (30 days where the business or activity is discontinued); s. 205(3) (the table of prescribed information returns, which lists the T4 Statement of Remuneration Paid)Once a year - on or before the last day of February, in respect of the preceding calendar yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Request a hearing in an oppositionTrademarks Regulations / Reglement sur les marques de commerce, SOR/2018-227, s. 58(1) and (2)1 month after the applicant's service of written representations is effective, or after that two-month window closesto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Federal director's or officer's disclosure of an interestCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 120(1) (the duty and the two ways of discharging it); s. 120(2) (when a director must disclose); s. 120(3) (when an officer must); s. 120(4) (ordinary-course contracts); s. 120(5) (no vote); s. 120(6) (general notice); s. 120(6.1) (shareholders may examine the disclosures)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Director's or officer's disclosure of an interest, recorded in the board minutesLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, arts. 122 and 123 (what must be disclosed); art. 124 (a director: in writing to the board as soon as aware, unless recorded in the minutes of the first board meeting at which the contract is discussed); art. 125 (an officer who is not a director); art. 126 (applies even where the contract needs no board approval); art. 130 (shareholders may consult the disclosure)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Unsubscribe requests: honour within 10 business days, keep the contact route live 60 daysAn Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities (S.C. 2010, c. 23) — Canada's anti-spam legislation, s. 11(1), (2) and (3); s. 6(3) for the 60-day validity of the contact information; s. 11(4)(b) for the parallel 10-business-day rule on withdrawing consent under s. 710 business days to action an unsubscribe; contact information and the unsubscribe address or web page must each stay valid for a minimum of 60 days after the message is sentto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Designating and posting the staff responsible for health and safetyLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 51(2°)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Disposing of a former significant-control individual's personal information (federal)Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 21.1(5)Within one year after the sixth anniversary of the day the individual ceased to be an individual with significant controlto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Declare a biometric database to the regulator at least 60 days before it goes into serviceLoi concernant le cadre juridique des technologies de l'information (RLRQ, c. C-1.1) / Act to establish a legal framework for information technology, art. 45, first paragraph60 days before the database is put into serviceto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Declare a biometric identity-verification system to the regulator, and get express consentLoi concernant le cadre juridique des technologies de l'information (RLRQ, c. C-1.1) / Act to establish a legal framework for information technology, art. 44none prescribed — the disclosure must simply be made before the process is required of anyonenot a legal frequencyto confirm
Wage-allocation document for employers classified in more than one unitRèglement sur le financement, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 7, arts. 35 and 36every year, no later than 14 Marchto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Written statement of working conditions given by a personnel placement agencyRèglement sur les agences de placement de personnel et les agences de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires, RLRQ c. N-1.1, r. 0.1, made under the Loi sur les normes du travail, art. 92.7, Regulation art. 22(1°), (2°) and (3°); art. 24(1°) for temporary foreign worker recruitment agenciesat the moment of each assignmentto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Employment documents and job offers in FrenchCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, arts. 41, 42, 43, 45.1, 46 and 46.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual registration fee to the Quebec Enterprise RegistrarLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises, RLRQ c. P-44.1, art. 45, third paragraph; art. 82; arts. 83 and 84 (payment to the Minister of Revenue)Once every year. Under art. 82, no later than the earlier of the end of the annual update window and the day a document causing striking-off is filed. Under arts. 83 and 84, for a business that uses the tax-return route, no later than its balance-due date under Part I of the Taxation Act.to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Written agreement before sharing personal information in a sale of the businessLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, s. 18.4none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Agreement before sharing personal information for a business sale or transactionLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 18.4none prescribed — the buyer's notice is due « dans un délai raisonnable » (within a reasonable time) after the transaction closesnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Pay equity — postings for the initial exerciseLoi sur l'équité salariale, RLRQ c. E-12.001, arts. 14, 35, 75 and 7660 days for each posting; the second posting must go up within 30 days after the end of the first 60-day question periodto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Pay equity — postings for the maintenance auditLoi sur l'équité salariale, RLRQ c. E-12.001, arts. 76.3, 76.4 and 76.560 days for each posting; the second posting must go up within 30 days after the end of the first 60-day question periodto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Pay equity — the initial exerciseLoi sur l'équité salariale / Pay Equity Act, RLRQ c. E-12.001, arts. 4, 6, 7, 10, 16, 31, 34, 37 and 38within 4 years of the employer becoming subject to the Actto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Distributing corporation's financial statements sent to the DirectorCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 160(1)(a) and (b); s. 160(2) (subsidiary exemption); s. 160(3) (offence)Not less than 21 days before each annual meeting, or without delay after a written resolution in lieu of the meeting is signed; and in any event within 15 months after the last annual meeting should have been held, but no later than 6 months after the end of the preceding financial yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Privacy impact assessment before an information system projectLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 3.3 (and art. 3.4 for the measures the privacy officer may suggest)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Workplace assessment of harassment and violence risk — federally regulated employersRèglement sur la prévention du harcèlement et de la violence dans le lieu de travail, SOR/DORS 2020-130, made under the Code canadien du travail, R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2, Regulations ss. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 35(1)(b) and (c)3 years for the review; prevention measures developed and implemented within 6 months of finishing the risk-factor identificationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Pay equity — audit of the maintenance of pay equity every five yearsLoi sur l'équité salariale, RLRQ c. E-12.001, arts. 76.1, 76.1.1 and 76.25 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Re-check anonymised information periodically — but the law leaves the period to youRèglement sur l'anonymisation des renseignements personnels (RLRQ, c. A-2.1, r. 0.1) / Regulation respecting the anonymization of personal information, made under P-39.1, art. 90, first paragraph, subparagraph 3.2, art. 8 (the first paragraph creates the duty, the second the consequence, the third leaves the period to the business)none prescribed — the regulation requires the re-check to be periodic and expressly leaves the period for the business to set from its own residual-risk analysisnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Sexual violence prevention training for every worker, every three years — NOT IN FORCE UNTIL 27 MAY 2028Règlement concernant les mesures pour prévenir ou faire cesser une situation de violence à caractère sexuel, made by Décret 741-2026 under the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, art. 223, first paragraph, paragraph 9.1°, Regulation arts. 4, 5, 6 and 113 years — but the duty does not exist until 27 May 2028, so no due date may be printed before thento confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Harassment and violence training — federally regulated employersRèglement sur la prévention du harcèlement et de la violence dans le lieu de travail, SOR/DORS 2020-130, made under the Code canadien du travail, R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2, Regulations s. 12(1) to (6)each employee within 3 months of starting, then at least every 3 years; the designated recipient before taking up the role, then at least every 3 years; the employer itself at least every 3 years; the training itself reviewed at least every 3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Source deductions form completed on hiringRèglement de l'impôt sur le revenu / Income Tax Regulations (C.R.C., c. 945), under s. 227(2) of the Income Tax Act, s. 107(1)At the start of employment; a replacement within 7 days of a change that could alter the personal tax creditsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Selling an extended warranty: what you must say first, and the ten days afterLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 228.1 (verbal and written information about the ss. 37 and 38 legal warranty, and about the manufacturer's free warranty); s. 228.3 (10 days, extended to one year in five listed cases); s. 228.2 (a further verbal duty, marked «En vig.: 2026-10-05»)10 days from the making of the extended warranty contract for the consumer to cancel without cost or penalty; extended to one year where the business failed to give one of the five items of information listed in s. 228.3to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
The contractor's legal hypothec on the building after a fit-outCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 2724(2°) (which claims can give rise to a legal hypothec); art. 2726 (who gets one, and that it needs no registration to exist); art. 2727 (the 30 days and the six months); art. 2728 (written notice of the contract by anyone who did not contract with the owner); art. 2123 (the holdback and the release)30 days after the work ends for the notice of hypothec to be registered and served on the owner; six months after the work ends for an action to be published or a prior notice of exercise to be registered, failing which the charge is extinguishedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Security a lender registers over the business's propertyCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 2798 para. 1 (ten years); art. 2981.2 paras 1 and 2 (the requisition must fix the outside date of effect); art. 3058 (an entry lapses by operation of law the day after that date unless renewed)10 years at the most - a movable hypothec is extinguished at the latest 10 years after its registration, or after the registration of a notice giving it effect or renewing itto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Corporate name on commercial paper, contracts, invoices and ordersLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 19 (name on all commercial paper, contracts, invoices and orders); art. 20 (the «s.a.», «ltée» or «inc.» ending); art. 21 (operating under another name); art. 22 (a name in another language outside Quebec)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Information to give the person when you collect their personal informationLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 8 (and art. 7 on information obtained from another source; art. 8.3 on what the person is taken to consent to)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written information to workers on sexual violence — NOT IN FORCE UNTIL 27 MAY 2027Règlement concernant les mesures pour prévenir ou faire cesser une situation de violence à caractère sexuel, made by Décret 741-2026 under the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, art. 223, first paragraph, paragraph 9.1°, Regulation arts. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11; the duty it implements is LSST art. 51(16°)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Recording a change of significant control in the federal registerCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 21.1(3)15 days from becoming aware of the informationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Installing software on someone else's device: express consent, and a removal address kept live for one yearAn Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities (S.C. 2010, c. 23) — Canada's anti-spam legislation, s. 8(1) and (2); s. 10(3), (4) and (5) (what the consent request must describe); s. 11(5)(a) and (b) (the one-year removal address and the duty to assist)one year after installation, during which the removal address must stay live and a request received in that period must be acted onto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
You may not refuse a customer or a job applicant because they would not give you informationLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 9none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Opponent files its evidence in an oppositionTrademarks Regulations / Reglement sur les marques de commerce, SOR/2018-227, ss. 49, 50 and 514 months after service of the counter statement is effectiveto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
The commercial lease itselfCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1851 (definition of a lease); arts 1892 to 2000 (the special rules for the lease of a dwelling, which do not govern a commercial lease)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
A personal guarantee lasts longer than people thinkCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 2361 (death of the guarantor); art. 2362 (open-ended guarantees, and the three years); art. 2363 (a guarantee attached to holding an office); art. 2364 (existing debts survive the end of the guarantee); art. 1881 (a guarantee does not carry over to a renewed lease)3 years - after three years, and while the debt is not yet due, the guarantor of future, indeterminate or open-ended obligations may end the guarantee by giving sufficient prior notice to the debtor, the creditor and any other guarantorsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
The insurance contract itself, and the 30 days that can void itCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 2408 (disclosure when taking the policy out); arts 2410 and 2411 (what a misrepresentation costs); art. 2466 (telling the insurer the risk has worsened); art. 2467 (the 30 days on a proposed new premium); art. 2470 (reporting a loss); art. 2471 (supporting documents and sworn attestation); art. 2473 (the insurer pays within 60 days)30 days from the insurer's written proposal of a new premium rate, for the business to accept and pay it, failing which the policy ceases to be in force (art. 2467); and 60 days for the insurer to pay a claim after receiving the loss report or the documents it asked for (art. 2473)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Applicant files its evidence in an oppositionTrademarks Regulations / Reglement sur les marques de commerce, SOR/2018-227, ss. 52 and 534 months after the opponent's service is effectiveto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
A self-employed person you hire may count as your employeeLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles / Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, s. 9; s. 18 (voluntary personal registration)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
The landlord's own duties, which the lease cannot quietly removeCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 1854, 1855, 1856, 1857, 1858; and arts 1865, 1866, 1867, 1869 (repairs, and the tenant's duty to speak up)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Music licence for the recordings you play (Re:Sound, operating in French as Re:Sonne)Copyright Act / Loi sur le droit d'auteur, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42, s. 19; Re:Sound Tariff 3 (Background Music), certified by the Copyright Board of Canada / Commission du droit d'auteur du Canada, Copyright Act s. 19(1) and s. 19(2)(a); Re:Sound Tariff 312 monthsto confirmto confirm
The construction contractor you hire must hold an RBQ licenceLoi sur le bâtiment / Building Act, s. 46 para. 1 (no one may act as a contractor without a licence); s. 46 para. 2 (a contractor may not use an unlicensed contractor); ss. 200 and 201 (aiding or inducing an offence); s. 65.1 (restrictions shown on the licence)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Separate shareholder list where the company is a reporting issuer or has 50 or more shareholdersLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 4110 days to answer a request; the list supplied must not be more than 10 days out of date at the date the request is receivedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Accounting books and board minutes, with six-year retention of the accounting booksLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 34Keep each accounting book for 6 years after the end of the financial year to which it relatesto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Federal corporate recordsCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 20(1)(a) to (d); s. 20(2) (accounting records and directors' minutes); s. 20(4) and (5) (where kept); s. 20(5.1) (conditions for keeping them outside Canada); s. 21 (access)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Books in Quebec allowing quarterly verification where the accounting is kept abroadLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 36none prescribed as a filing or a task; the books must be good enough to let the directors verify the financial position quarterlyto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
The corporate book kept at the head office (the minute book)Loi sur les sociétés par actions (Business Corporations Act), RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 31 (what must be in it); art. 32 (shareholder and creditor access); art. 35 (conditions for keeping it elsewhere); art. 37 (must be producible in reasonable time and protected from loss); art. 38 (the books prove their own contents)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written contract with any supplier who handles your personal informationLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 18.3none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written contract with any supplier that handles personal informationLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, s. 18.3, second paragraph, subparagraphs 1° and 2°; s. 18.3, third paragraph (exception)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual reasonable steps to identify individuals with significant control (federal)Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 21.1(2)(a)At least once during each financial year of the corporationto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Updating a safety data sheet and a workplace label after significant new dataRèglement sur l'information concernant les produits dangereux, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.1, arts. 11 and 23 (both amended by Décret 1155-2025); definition of « nouvelle donnée importante » at art. 1; posters at arts. 24 and 25written notice to workers without delay; the safety data sheet updated within 90 days; the label updated within 180 daysto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Higher minimum automobile liability insurance for heavy vehicles and dangerous goodsLoi sur l'assurance automobile (RLRQ, c. A-25) / Automobile Insurance Act, art. 87.1none prescribed — the cover must be in force whenever the vehicle operatesnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Federal corporate name on contracts, invoices, negotiable instruments and ordersCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 10(5); s. 10(1) (the Limited/Limitée/Incorporated/Incorporée/Corporation ending or its abbreviation); s. 10(6) (carrying on business under another name)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Appointing an auditor at each annual meeting (Quebec company)Loi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 231 (appointment by ordinary resolution at each annual meeting); art. 232 (term starts on appointment); art. 234 (term ends when a successor is appointed); art. 237 (board fills a vacancy without delay); art. 166 (auditor must attend the meeting on 10 days' notice)Once a year, at each annual meetingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Appointing an auditor at each federal annual meetingCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 162(1); s. 162(3) (an incumbent auditor continues if none is appointed); s. 161 (independence)Once a year, at the first annual meeting and at each succeeding annual meetingto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Re-offering the retirement savings plan every two yearsLoi sur les régimes volontaires d'épargne-retraite, RLRQ c. R-17.0.1, arts. 48, second and third paragraphs, and 492 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Duty to trace the ultimate beneficiaries and verify who they areLoi sur la publicité légale des entreprises, RLRQ c. P-44.1, art. 39.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written representations in an oppositionTrademarks Regulations / Reglement sur les marques de commerce, SOR/2018-227, s. 57, in particular (1), (2), (3) and (5)2 months for the opponent from the date of the Registrar's notice, then 2 months for the applicantto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Staffing agency must hold a CNESST permit before you use itLoi sur les normes du travail / Act respecting labour standards, s. 92.6 (client business may not use an unlicensed agency); s. 92.5 (agency must hold the permit); s. 92.7.1 (the agency's Revenu Québec attestation)none prescribed for the client's check. The agency's Revenu Québec attestation is valid until the end of the three-month period following the month it was issued (s. 92.7.1 para. 3), but that is the agency's duty, not the client's.not a legal frequencyto confirm
Spare parts, repair services and repair informationLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, s. 39; s. 227.0.3 (techniques that make maintenance or repair harder); s. 227.0.4 (planned obsolescence)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Privacy policy published on the websiteLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 8.2continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Workplace harassment and violence prevention policy — federally regulated employersRèglement sur la prévention du harcèlement et de la violence dans le lieu de travail / Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, SOR/DORS 2020-130, made under the Code canadien du travail / Canada Labour Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2, ss. 125(3) and 157(1), Regulations ss. 10 and 35(1)(a); resolution-process deadlines at ss. 20, 21, 23, 33 and 343 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Psychological harassment prevention and complaint-handling policyLoi sur les normes du travail / Act respecting labour standards, RLRQ c. N-1.1, art. 81.19, second, third (sub-paragraphs 1° to 7°) and fourth paragraphscontinuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Written governance policies and practices for personal information, published in plain languageLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 3.2continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Personal information governance policies, established and publishedLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé, RLRQ c. P-39.1, art. 3.2; art. 3.3 (privacy impact assessment for information system and electronic service delivery projects)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Data portability: give a person back their computerised information in a usable formatLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 27, third paragraphnone prescribed by art. 27 itself; the 30-day answer deadline in art. 32 applies to the requestnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Tell the public where their personal information is kept and how to get at itLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 29continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
First aiders on siteRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins / Regulation respecting minimum standards for first aid and first aid facilities, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, made under LATMP art. 454(4°) and LSST arts. 173 and 223, arts. 2, 3, 6.1 and 7continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Proof of consent for electronic messages: you carry the burden, but no retention period is setAn Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities (S.C. 2010, c. 23) — Canada's anti-spam legislation, s. 13 (burden of proof); s. 10(9) and (10) (implied consent and the definition of an existing business relationship); s. 10(13) (existing non-business relationship)none prescribed for keeping the consent record; the implied-consent windows themselves are 2 years (existing business relationship) and 6 months (inquiry or application)not a legal frequencyto confirm
If you read a credit report about someone, tell them about their rights at the credit agencyLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 19 (and art. 19.1, which requires reasonable steps to verify identity where the credit agency has flagged a security freeze)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Health and safety committee minutes — adoption and five-year retentionRèglement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.3, arts. 29 and 30continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Anonymising information: fix the purpose first, use a competent supervisor, and prove the re-identification risk is very lowRèglement sur l'anonymisation des renseignements personnels (RLRQ, c. A-2.1, r. 0.1) / Regulation respecting the anonymization of personal information, made under P-39.1, art. 90, first paragraph, subparagraph 3.2, arts. 3 (purposes), 4 (competent supervision), 5 (direct identifiers and preliminary analysis), 6 (techniques and safeguards) and 7 (final risk analysis and the five factors)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Filing goods and services tax returnsExcise Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-15, s. 238(1)(a)(iii) and (b) (filing deadlines); s. 238(1)(a)(i) (six months for listed financial institutions); s. 245(2) (how the reporting period is determined); s. 248 (electing an annual reporting period)One month after the end of each reporting period; three months after the end of the fiscal year where the reporting period is the fiscal yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Filing Quebec sales tax returnsLoi sur la taxe de vente du Québec, RLRQ c. T-0.1, art. 468; art. 469 (non-resident supplying admissions)One month after the end of each reporting period; three months after the end of the fiscal year where the reporting period is the fiscal yearto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Hazardous products training and information programme — annual updateRèglement sur l'information concernant les produits dangereux, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.1, made under the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, art. 223, Regulation arts. 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32; statutory duty at LSST art. 62.512 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Francization programme sent to the Office for approvalCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 140, second and third paragraphs; art. 141 (what the programme must aim at); art. 142 (what it must take into account); art. 143, first and second paragraphs (attestation of application, and the duty to comply with the programme)3 months from the date the Office's notice is receivedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Commercial or charitable prospecting: identify yourself and offer the way outLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 22 (and art. 12, third paragraph, which prevents prospecting from being treated as a purpose compatible with the original collection)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Registering an equipment lease longer than one yearCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1852 para. 27 days from the lease, for the rights to be effective against other people from the date of the leaseto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Registering (publishing) the commercial lease in the land registerCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1852 para. 1 (publication is permitted); art. 2999.1 (the notice and its required contents); art. 1886 (a sale does not end the lease); art. 1887 para. 2 (what happens if the lease is not registered)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Annual harassment and violence report by 1 March — federally regulated employersRèglement sur la prévention du harcèlement et de la violence dans le lieu de travail, SOR/DORS 2020-130, made under the Code canadien du travail, R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2, Regulations s. 36; fatality report at s. 37; retention at s. 35(1)(h) and (2)every year, by 1 Marchto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Twenty-four-hour written report of a serious eventLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, arts. 62 and 62.0.124 hoursto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Francisation programme — report every twelve monthsCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 143, third and fourth paragraphs; extension at art. 144.112 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Twelve-monthly report on the implementation of the francization programmeCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 143, third and fourth paragraphsEvery 12 monthsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Francisation certificate — report every three yearsCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 146, second paragraph; consequences at arts. 146.1 and 146.23 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Three-yearly report on the use of French once the enterprise holds a francization certificateCharte de la langue française, RLRQ c. C-11, art. 146Every 3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Tacit renewal clock on a fixed-term leaseCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 1877, 1878, 1879, 188110 days after the lease expiresto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Fixed-term employment contract renews itself after 5 daysCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 20905 days after the term endsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Voluntary retirement savings plan — setting one upLoi sur les régimes volontaires d'épargne-retraite / Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans Act, RLRQ c. R-17.0.1, arts. 45, 46, 48 and 140during the year following the 31 December on which the employer had the threshold number of covered employees — in practice, by 31 December of that following yearto confirmto confirm
Register of work accidentsLoi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles / Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, RLRQ c. A-3.001, art. 280none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Register of confidentiality incidentsLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé, RLRQ c. P-39.1, art. 3.8 (the register); art. 3.6 (what counts as a confidentiality incident); art. 3.5 (the duty to act and, where there is a risk of serious injury, to notify the Commission and the people affected); art. 3.7 (how the risk is assessed)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Federal register of individuals with significant controlCanada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44, s. 21.1(1), paragraphs (a) to (f); s. 21.1(7) (non-application)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Register of first aid givenRèglement sur les normes minimales de premiers secours et de premiers soins, RLRQ c. A-3.001, r. 10, arts. 15, 16, 22 and 23none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Register of anonymisationsRèglement sur l'anonymisation des renseignements personnels (RLRQ, c. A-2.1, r. 0.1) / Regulation respecting the anonymization of personal information, made under P-39.1, art. 90, first paragraph, subparagraph 3.2, art. 9none prescribed — unlike the confidentiality incident register, this regulation sets NO retention period for the anonymisation registernot a legal frequencyto confirm
Securities registerLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 33 (contents); art. 31, subpara. 4° (it forms part of the books kept at the head office); art. 40 (consultation where the company is a reporting issuer); art. 61 (shares without certificates exist only by entry in this register); art. 76 (forfeited shares noted in it)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Committee registers of accidents, occupational diseases and near missesLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 78(7°)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Payroll records kept six years for employment insuranceLoi sur l'assurance-emploi / Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, s. 87(1), (2), (3), (3.1) and (4)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Books and records for federal tax, kept six yearsIncome Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), s. 230(1) (the duty to keep, and where); s. 230(4)(b) (six years); s. 230(4.1) (electronic records in electronically readable format); s. 230(5) (six years from the filing date where no return was filed as required)Keep for 6 years from the end of the last taxation year to which the records relateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Books and records for Quebec tax, kept six yearsLoi sur l'administration fiscale (Tax Administration Act), RLRQ c. A-6.002, art. 34, para. 1 (the duty to keep records at the establishment, residence or another place the Minister designates); art. 35.1 (six years); art. 35.2.1 (six years for supporting papers relating to a tax relief); art. 35.3 (six years from the filing date where the return was filed late)Keep for 6 years after the last year to which the records relateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Record of Employment when a worker's earnings stopRèglement sur l'assurance-emploi / Employment Insurance Regulations, SOR/DORS 96-332, made under the Loi sur l'assurance-emploi / Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, Regulations s. 19(1) to (4); "interruption of earnings" defined at s. 14; employer's records duty at Act s. 87paper form: employee copy and Commission copy within 5 days of the later of the first day of the interruption of earnings and the day the employer learns of it. Electronic form: to the Commission by the earlier of the 5th day after the end of the pay period in which the first day of the interruption falls, or, where the employer's pay cycle has 13 or fewer pay periods a year, the 15th day after the first day of the interruptionto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Handing employees the CNESST's labour standards information documentsLoi sur les normes du travail, RLRQ c. N-1.1, art. 87; the CNESST's power to require it at art. 29(14°) and (15°)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Handing the premises back at the end of the lease, and the description that decides who paysCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1890 (return, and the description or photographs); art. 1891 (removing what the tenant built); art. 1889 (eviction if the tenant stays on)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Renewing a registered trademarkTrademarks Act (Loi sur les marques de commerce), R.S.C. 1985, c. T-13, s. 46(1) (initial period of 10 years and renewal periods of 10 years); s. 46(2) (notice to renew); s. 46(3) (expungement if the fee is not paid); s. 46(6) (the renewal window)10 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Personal information about a child under 14 needs a parent's consentLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 4.1 (and art. 14, fourth paragraph, for who gives consent at 14 and over)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Repairing appliances, computers and vehicles: estimate, invoice and a three-month warrantyLoi sur la protection du consommateur / Consumer Protection Act, ss. 182 to 187 for household appliances - in particular s. 182 (what counts as a household appliance), s. 183 (written estimate, and the written waiver), s. 184 (contents of the estimate), s. 185 (contents of the invoice), s. 186 (three-month warranty); ss. 167 to 181 for road vehicles - in particular s. 168 (written estimate) and s. 181 (one month for a motorcycle repair)Household appliance repair: guaranteed for 3 months from delivery of the appliance. Motorcycle repair: 1 month from delivery.to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Answer an access or correction request in writing within 30 daysLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 32 (the 30-day deadline and the deemed refusal); arts. 27, 28, 30 (who may ask), 33 (fees), 34 (reasons for refusal), 35 (what must be delivered when a correction is granted), 40 and 41 (when access must be refused)30 days from the date the request is receivedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Safety representative — initial training attestationRèglement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.3, arts. 34, 35 and 39within 120 days of being designatedto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Safety representative — refresher training every two yearsRèglement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement, RLRQ c. S-2.1, r. 8.3, art. 362 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
You are solidarily liable for your subcontractor's wage obligationsLoi sur les normes du travail / Act respecting labour standards, s. 95continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Privacy officer: designate one, and publish their title and contact detailsLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) / Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, art. 3.1 (third paragraph for the publication duty)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Person in charge of the protection of personal information, named and publishedLoi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector), RLRQ c. P-39.1 (this article added by L.Q. 2021, c. 25, a. 1031, the statute usually called Law 25), art. 3.1continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Comply with an Office quebecois de la langue francaise order by the date the Office setsCharte de la langue francaise, RLRQ c. C-11 / Charter of the French Language, art. 177 (the order and the 15-day prior notice); art. 178 (what the order must say); art. 205 (the offence); arts. 207, 208, 208.0.1 and 208.4.2 (how the fine escalates)none prescribednot a legal frequencyto confirm
Head office permanently in Quebec, and declaring any moveLoi sur les sociétés par actions, RLRQ c. S-31.1, art. 29 (head office permanently in Quebec); art. 30 (moving it, and the duty to declare the change under the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises)continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Subletting the premises or handing the lease to someone elseCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, arts 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873, 187415 days for the landlord to state its reasons for refusing, counted from receipt of the tenant's notice; silence past that is deemed consentto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Register or recording system of employeesRèglement sur la tenue d'un système d'enregistrement ou d'un registre, RLRQ c. N-1.1, r. 6, made under the Loi sur les normes du travail, art. 29 (paragraph 3° being the operative power), Regulation arts. 1 and 2continuousnot a legal frequencyto confirm
Scanned records: document the transfer, keep the documentation, and write destruction rules before you shredLoi concernant le cadre juridique des technologies de l'information (RLRQ, c. C-1.1) / Act to establish a legal framework for information technology, art. 17 (documenting the transfer and keeping the documentation); art. 20, first paragraph, subparagraphs 1 and 2 (written destruction rules and protection of confidential information before destruction); art. 19 (keeping the document readable and usable throughout its retention period); art. 21 (recording who changed a technological document, when and why); art. 18 (the evidential consequence)no number of years — the transfer documentation must be kept for the whole life cycle of the document produced by the transfer, so it tracks whatever retention period applies to the record itself (six years for tax records, three years for the payroll register, and so on)to confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Three-year progress report to the CNESST on the prevention programmeLoi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail, RLRQ c. S-2.1, art. 60, second paragraph3 yearsto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Equipment bought on instalments, or on a leasing arrangementCode civil du Québec / Civil Code of Québec, art. 1745 para. 2 (reservation of ownership on property acquired for the service or operation of an enterprise); art. 1749 (what happens if it was not published, or published late); art. 1847 (leasing, in French crédit-bail)7 days from the sale or from the leasing contract, for the seller's or lessor's ownership to count against other people from that dateto confirmgrade capped: the excerpt has not been re-read on the official publisherto confirm
Company1 municipal row withheld: the city by-law has not been read on the official publisher.
Business establishmentnot sourced yetNobody has read the source of this line yet: no interval, no date, no countdown.No unit of the sourced corpus covers this class.