Building Facade Inspection Montreal
Buildings of 5 storeys and up — facade inspection compliant with Bill 122.
Do you own a building of 5 storeys or more, sit on a condo syndicate board, or manage real estate assets? Quebec's Bill 122 requires you to have your building's facade periodically inspected by a qualified professional. Radar Inspection performs rigorous, documented facade inspections that comply with this legal requirement, throughout Greater Montreal, Laval, and the South Shore.
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What the service includes
- Exterior walls of the building
- Balconies
- Awnings
- Chimneys
- Antennas
- Cladding
- Anchors
- Decorative elements
What Is Bill 122?
Bill 122 (An Act to amend the Building Act, in effect since March 2013) was adopted by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) following tragedies linked to falling materials from poorly maintained facades in Montreal. It now requires mandatory periodic facade inspection for any building with at least one facade of 5 storeys or more above ground, regardless of its use (residential, commercial, institutional, condominium), as well as for multi-level parking garages with at least one structural concrete slab used as a driving surface.
The facade refers to the building's exterior walls as well as all elements attached to them, whether permanently or temporarily — balconies, awnings, chimneys, antennas, cladding, anchors, and decorative elements.
Here are the key requirements of Bill 122:
- First inspection: before the building's 10th construction anniversary (12 to 18 months after construction for multi-level parking garages)
- Frequency: a complete inspection every five (5) years
- Who can sign it: an inspection report must be signed by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or an architect
- Retention requirement: reports must be kept on-site and available to the RBQ
- Responsibility: it falls to the building owner or, in the case of a condominium, the condo syndicate
Buildings Covered
- Multi-unit residential buildings of 5 storeys and up
- High-rise condominiums
- Office and commercial buildings
- Institutional buildings
- Multi-level parking garages with a structural concrete slab
Why Radar Inspection
- Comply with a legal obligation — avoid RBQ non-compliance notices and associated penalties
- Protect public safety — identify any element that could detach or pose a hazard
- Plan work and budget — anticipate repairs before they become urgent or costly
- Protect the building's value — an up-to-date maintenance record reassures buyers, tenants, and insurers
- Reduce civil liability risk in the event of an incident related to a facade defect
Our process
General visual inspection
Examination of all components visible from the ground, balconies, and existing access points.
Close-up tactile inspection
As needed, access by lift, elevated platform, or rope access to closely examine at-risk areas.
Targeted intrusive verification
When signs of deterioration warrant it, to assess the condition of components hidden behind the cladding.
Photo documentation
Complete documentation of every deficiency observed.
Signed report
Compliant with RBQ requirements, including repair recommendations and intervention priorities.
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Buildings of 5 storeys and up — facade inspection compliant with Bill 122.