Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.
Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.
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To know if you or your subcontractors need a licence, consult the following pages:
To carry out construction work, or to have this work carried out, you must not only hold a licence issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), but also
Failing to comply with these rules entails severe fines, as it is equivalent to working without a licence.
As a precaution, before entrusting work to a subcontractor, you must
to be certain that the subcontractor is indeed licensed and holds the appropriate subclass(es). Any contractor who employs an unlicensed subcontractor will be subject to immediate prosecution.
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| Type of infraction | Infraction committed by a natural person (individual) | Infraction committed by a legal person |
|---|---|---|
| Incorrect class or subclass | $5,730 to $28,647 | $17,189 to $85,945 |
| Working without a licence | $11,461 to $85,945 | $34,378 to $171,889 |
The fines set out in the Master Electricians Act and the Master Pipe-mechanics Act range from $5,000 to $25,000 for individuals, and from $15,000 to $75,000 for legal persons.
To know if you or your subcontractors need a licence, consult the following pages: