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The Quebec Building Code | SCOPE

DIVISION 1 SCOPE

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O.C. 961-2002, s. 5; O.C. 722-2018, s. 1.

    1. In this Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, “Code” means the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Twenty-third edition, CSA C22.1-15, published by CSA Group, as well as any subsequent amendments that may be published by that organization.

      That Code is incorporated by reference into this Chapter subject to the amendments provided for in section 5.05.

      However, any amendments to that edition published by CSA Group after 1 October 2018 will apply to construction work only from the last day of the sixth month following the publication of the French and English versions of those amendments. If those versions are not published at the same time, the 6-month period runs from the date of publication of the last version.

      The provisions of the third paragraph do not apply to errata, which take effect as soon as they are published by CSA Group.

      O.C. 961-2002, s. 5; O.C. 1385-2003, s. 1; O.C. 986-2006, s. 1; O.C. 577-2007, s. 1; O.C. 939-2009, s. 8; O.C. 1062-2010, s. 1;

      O.C. 722-2018, s. 1.

    2. Subject to the exemptions provided for in section 5.03, this Chapter applies to any construction work on an electrical installation within the meaning of the Code and covered by the Building Act (chapter B-1.1).

      O.C. 961-2002, s. 5; O.C. 722-2018, s. 1.

    3. The following installations are exempt from this Chapter:

      1. an electric lighting installation attached to a pole used to distribute electric power by a public electricity distribution undertaking;

      2. an installation used for the operation of a subway and powered exclusively by circuits supplying the railway of that subway.

        O.C. 961-2002, s. 5; O.C. 1263-2012, s. 2; O.C. 722-2018, s. 1.

        5.03.01. (Replaced).


        O.C. 1385-2003, s. 3; O.C. 722-2018, s. 1.

        In Plain Language

        This division defines "Code" for electrical installation purposes as the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, forming the technical basis for Quebec's electrical requirements.

        This is a plain-language summary of the Quebec Construction Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official Publications Quebec text or a qualified professional before construction.