As of October 1, 2027, residential building inspectors who carry out inspections for a real estate transaction (pre-purchase) will be required to hold a certificate issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) in order to carry out their duties in Quebec.

Regulation respecting the supervision of residential building inspectors for inspections for the purpose of a real estate transaction (REIBH) requires certified inspectors to hold a certificate and to comply with standard BNQ 3009-500, Residential Building – Practices for Inspection for the Purpose of a Real Estate Transaction.