Resources for building inspectors
Practical guides, regulatory updates, and best practices for certified residential inspectors in Quebec.
Apparent Defect, Deficiency Indicator, Safety Risk: The Three BNQ 3009-500 Findings
BNQ 3009-500 draws a sharp line between three types of findings that building inspectors have to handle separately in the report: apparent defects, deficiency indicators, and safety risks. Here's how to tell them apart and document each one correctly.
Read the articleBNQ 3009-500: What Quebec's New Inspection Framework Means by 2027
Starting October 1, 2027, residential building inspectors in Quebec will need an RBQ certificate and will have to follow the BNQ 3009-500 standard. Here's what the standard actually covers and why getting ready now is the smart play.
Read the articleThe Digital APCHQ / AIBQ Service Agreement: Automating It for Every Inspection
Every inspection starts with a signed service agreement. Here's how to automate the drafting, sending, and signing so you stop losing 15 minutes on every single job.
Read the articleObjective Evidence and the Inspection File: What BNQ 3009-500 Actually Requires
BNQ 3009-500 requires the inspector to keep every piece of objective evidence gathered during the inspection — including the parts that don't make it into the final report. Here's what that means in practice.
Read the articleThe Quebec Pre-Purchase Inspection Report: Structure, Requirements, and What Good Looks Like
Everything a residential building inspector in Quebec should know about the form and content of the pre-purchase inspection report under BNQ 3009-500 — essential information, systems to cover, delivery timing, and best practices.
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