The building inspection is a visual examination of building components and elements.
This examination must be carried out by a building expert to identify deficiencies that could affect the value and proper functioning of the building.
The condominium association mandates a professional (engineer or other) for a pre-acceptance inspection of the common areas of the building.
The expert writes a detailed report in which deficiencies, defects and work to be completed are documented.
Certificate of building status
The building condition inspection must also be carried out by a professional (engineer or other).
This inspection is used to determine the major repair and maintenance work to be performed in the coming years.
Maintenance work is necessary to keep the building in good working order and ensure the optimal safety of its occupants. Using the building condition report, the professional can establish the reserve fund.
The Syndicate of Co-ownership uses this fund to finance the major repairs of the common parts of the building.
Pre-purchase and pre-sale inspection
Before buying a building, it is preferable that a visual inspection be done by a professional.
This inspection is important to detect deficiencies and provide the purchaser with adequate information regarding the building.
This information is essential for the buyer so that he can plan an adequate budget for maintenance.
Following the pre-purchase inspection, the buyer must have a clear idea of the deficiencies that can affect the value of the building.
Sometimes, the seller wants to have his property inspected himself to avoid surprises.
The pre-sale inspection allows him to know the general condition and deficiencies of the building before it is put up for sale.
The seller may perform the necessary work or he may mention in the vendor's statement the deficiencies that have been discovered by the expert.
Inspection of facades and parking lots
The new Chapter VIII/Building of the Quebec Building Authority (RBQ) Safety Code came into force on March 18, 2013 (Act 122).
From now on, the group of co-owners or the owners of a "public building or of a building for public use" are required to have the facades of high-rise buildings inspected exhaustively and periodically (for example). engineers or architects) and multi-level parking lots with professionals (engineers).
Facade inspection is a measure that aims to improve the safety of all buildings of five (5) floors above ground and equipment intended for public use.
All 5 years from the 10e anniversary of the construction of the building, it is required that a verification report (submitted to the RBQ) certify that the facades of the building do not present any dangerous condition.
Given our harsh weather conditions, it goes without saying that staged parking lots experience the effects of freezing and thawing and de-icing products.
Law 122 therefore obliges owners and co-owners to have the structure of parking lots (columns, structural concrete slabs, beams, etc.) inspected every five (5) years by an engineer.
Building inspection, building condition, contingency fund and maintenance log