Definition : Purchase inspection report

Written opinion issued by a building inspector, the purpose of which is to establish apparent defects in the maintenance or construction of a building (i.e. apparent defect) and to summarily assess the importance of any work to be carried out in the building. The pre-purchase inspection report should include at least the following information:

• The names of the applicants for the report;
• The date, time, climatic conditions and persons present at the time of the inspection;
• A brief description of the condition of the various components inspected (e.g., roof, heating, windows, electricity, etc.) ;
   

 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!  Bill 16 amended the Building Act to grant the Régie du bâtiment du Québec new regulatory powers allowing it to supervise building inspections and grant certificates to building inspectors.  A draft regulation was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on February 23, 2022.  Be continued!