Licence and identity
Legal identity, responsible parties, RBQ licence and work classes when required, insurance and alignment with advertised services.
RBQ
Clear status from the start
A serious private standard, clearly distinct from public authorities.
Status is issued by RSBQ for one defined scope and validity period. It is not a government licence, Standards Council of Canada accreditation, or BNQ, IICRC, Health Canada, CNESST, RBQ, IRSST or ASHRAE certification or affiliation. Applicable laws, regulations and competent authorities always prevail.
Understand the legal statusWhat private accreditation confirms
A professional mark of method, competence and accountability.
For the scope displayed in the registry, the company must supply evidence and pass the applicable RSBQ controls. The review covers methods, people, instruments, documents and results — not merely a declaration.
Health and safety
Applicable CNESST requirements: asbestos identification and registry, training, containment, dust control, respiratory protection and evidence records.
CNESSTAir analysis
Defined mandate, investigation strategy, calibrated instruments, justified sampling, chain of custody, competent laboratory and interpretation limits.
HEALTH CANADA · IRSSTMould
Moisture source, extent, remediation plan, occupant protection, controlled removal and post-work verification.
BNQ · IICRC · NYC DOHMHWater damage and decontamination
Water category, drying, containment, cleaning, material removal, parameter tracking and completion file.
IICRC S500 · S520 · S590Ventilation and HVAC
Outdoor air, occupancy, sources, filtration, pressure, maintenance and operation verified for the building type.
ASHRAE 62.1 · 62.2Responsibility and surveillance
Scope-appropriate insurance, controlled subcontractors, handled complaints, declared changes and renewal subject to another review.
RSBQThese organizations publish laws, guidance or standards used as references. Citation does not mean approval, partnership or affiliation. Private accreditation is issued only by RSBQ for the displayed scope.
View official sourcesBefore buying a property
A building inspection does not always tell the whole health story.
The RSBQ Portrait is designed as a specialized complement to a pre-purchase inspection. It organizes the evidence, measurements, analyses and follow-ups needed to understand conditions that may affect future occupants.
Read the complete protocolAir and ventilation
Humidity, combustion, particles, VOCs and targeted measurements based on sources.
Mould and water
Past losses, odours, material moisture and plausible concealed contamination.
Asbestos
Presumed or analytical inventory based on age, materials and planned work.
Lead
Paint, dust, soil and water based on building age and vulnerable occupants.
Drinking water
Supply, plumbing, treatment, microbiology and relevant chemistry, especially for wells.
Radon
Long-term testing at the lowest occupied level; result remains pending when needed.
Combustion
Appliances, garage, venting, CO alarms and transfer pathways.
Other risks
Sewage, pests, pesticides, tanks, soil, silica or unusual uses.
RSBQ does not replace the pre-purchase inspection, laboratory analyses or required specialists. It organizes them within one decision architecture.
RSBQ · Multi-building edition
Every use triggers its own requirements.
The common core now contains 28 clauses. Nine cumulative annexes adapt controls to occupants, processes, shared systems and operating duties.
View the complete matrixC
Commercial and office
HVAC, complaints, tenants, due diligence and layout changes.
View annexMMulti-unit residential
Representative units, common areas, garages and transfers.
View annexEEducation and public
Classrooms, childcare, public buildings and variable occupancy.
View annexSCare and seniors
Vulnerability, water, pressure, construction and clinical continuity.
View annexHHospitality and food
Guestrooms, kitchens, laundry, water systems and pools.
View annexIIndustrial
Processes, local exhaust, exposure and migration.
View annexChoose the right pathway
Start with the decision—not a random test.
RSBQ organizes the pathway around the question to be resolved. Scope, competence, measurement and evidence needs differ for a purchase, occupant complaint, loss event or accreditation application.
01
I am buying a property
Complement the pre-purchase inspection with a targeted portrait of air, moisture, mould, asbestos, lead, water, radon and combustion.
View the pre-purchase pathway→02I manage a building
Structure a complaint, water loss, ventilation problem, contamination event or re-occupancy decision with clear responsibilities and deliverables.
Explore building health→03My company wants accreditation
Check eligibility, prepare evidence, define scope and understand audit, decision, monitoring and possible withdrawal.
Prepare an application→Investigation architecture
From a reported concern to a documented decision.
An assessment is not a collection of numbers. A measurement must answer a question, use an appropriate method and lead to an understandable action.
- 01
Frame the assignment
Define the building, areas, occupants, building symptoms, planned work, exclusions and the decision required.
- 02
Look for sources
Review the enclosure, moisture, ventilation, materials, processes, history, complaints and previous work.
- 03
Justify measurement
Sample only when the result can clarify the problem, answer a requirement or verify that correction worked.
- 04
Preserve traceability
Record the instrument, calibration, method, location, time, conditions, chain of custody and laboratory.
- 05
Interpret carefully
Use the correct reference, distinguish public health from occupational exposure, explain limitations and avoid absolute conclusions.
- 06
Correct and verify
Address the source, ventilation, filtration, containment or materials, then close the issue with suitable evidence.
Auditable file
Eight deliverables that turn an intervention into evidence.
The final report should let another competent person understand what was assessed, how, by whom, with what limitations and against which decision rule.
Assignment and scope
Question, areas, included services, exclusions and responsibilities.
Building profile
Use, age, occupancy, systems, renovations and relevant events.
Competence
Responsible people, training, licences and applicable subcontractors.
Methods
Protocols, instruments, calibration and measurement conditions.
Samples
Identifiers, locations, chain of custody and competent laboratory.
Findings
Observations, photographs, plans, data and access limitations.
Decision
References, criteria, results, findings and confidence level.
Closure
Corrections, verification, remaining restrictions and follow-up schedule.
RSBQ · Public service
Finding an accredited company is entirely free.
Consumers, owners, property managers and service requesters are never charged to use RSBQ.
Submit my request for free- 01Verify an accreditation number
- 02View a record revealed by exact number
- 03Request the right building-health specialist
- 04Submit a request and supporting documents
- 05Be connected with an eligible company
Target: contact within 24 hours
Subject to accredited-company availability, region, requested service and urgency. In immediate danger, contact emergency services.
RSBQ · Neutrality
No company can buy a better position.
RSBQ does not favour or recommend any particular company. Requests are routed by category, specialty, service area, availability, urgency, capacity, active status and fair rotation.
View assignment rulesAccreditation does not guarantee project results.
RSBQ · Verification
Verify before awarding work.
Accredited companies display their RSBQ number on their website, estimates and invoices. Confirm identity, status, validity and the categories actually covered.
Private registry · exact lookup
No company directory. An exact number opens the record.
To protect holders and prevent registry browsing, no company name is displayed publicly. Enter a complete RSBQ number or an RBQ licence number already linked to an authorized record.
Open detailed verificationRSBQRegistry verification
Québec Building Health Network
The Québec Building Health Network structures trust in an essential sector.
RSBQ gives serious professionals a common requirement, a verifiable scope and public evidence of their commitment. Assessment, decision and publication remain separate and documented.
Published criteria
Understandable requirements, a defined scope and identifiable references.
Auditable evidence
Documents, observations and results linked to every assessed requirement.
Independent decision
The final decision is separate from the audit and applicant support.
Living status
Renewals, suspensions and revocations are reflected in the public registry.
Certificate · badge · status
Readable evidence, never a vague promise.
Every RSBQ credential must display a unique number, scope, decision, validity period and verifiable status. The visual never replaces the registry.
RSBQ
RSBQQuébec Building Health Network
PRIVATE ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE
SPECIMEN — AUTHORIZED COMPANY
Voluntary status issued only by RSBQ. Scope, limitations and closed controls are recorded in the verifiable file.
- Number
- RSBQ-2026-0000-0000
- Scope
- See registry
- Validity
- AAAA-MM-JJ — AAAA-MM-JJ
PRIVATE RSBQ ACCREDITATIONVERIFY SCOPE
Valid, published scope
Validity period has ended
Use of status is interrupted
Decision or monitoring underway
Eligibility not yet decided
Scope limited to closed controls
Areas of expertise
One integrated framework, specialized modules.
Every guide explains triggers, expected evidence, limits and applicable official references.
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Indoor air quality
Ventilation, humidity, particles and investigation practices.
Read the guide
02
Mould in buildings
Moisture causes, assessment, remediation and prevention.
Read the guide
03
Asbestos in buildings
Identification, responsibilities, dust control and traceability.
Read the guide
04
Lead in buildings
Paint, dust, water and renovation-related exposure.
Read the guide
05
Drinking water quality
Wells, plumbing, microbiology, chemistry and accredited laboratories.
Read the guide
06
Radon
Long-term measurement, interpretation and corrective-action follow-up.
Read the guide
07
Pre-purchase assessment
A building-health portrait that complements the standard inspection.
Read the guide
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RSBQ accreditation framework
Twenty-eight clauses, nine annexes and minimum evidence.
Read the guideCertification journey
Six stages, one documented decision.
- 01
Eligibility
Identity, scope and commitments
- 02
Pre-assessment
Documents and gap analysis
- 03
Audit
Interviews, fieldwork and evidence
- 04
Corrections
Treatment and closure of findings
- 05
Decision
Independent file review
- 06
Monitoring
Registry, changes and renewal
Conformity matrix
Every requirement leads back to its source.
Health Canada, CNESST, RBQ, BNQ, IICRC, IRSST, ASHRAE, ISO, INSPQ and laboratory accreditation programs feed a versioned matrix by building, contaminant and type of work.
Federal health authoritySanté CanadaHealth guidance, investigation strategy, indoor-air contaminants, the Canadian radon guideline and drinking-water recommendations.Québec authorityCNESSTPre-work identification, presumption, records, training, dust control, containment, respiratory protection and disclosure.Québec building authorityRBQContractor licensing when required, work classes, Construction Code, Safety Code and operating responsibilities.Québec consensus standardBNQ 3009-600Investigation, diagnosis and rehabilitation of residential buildings affected by mould growth.Industry technical standardsANSI/IICRCS500 for water damage, S520 for mould remediation, S530 for assessment and S590 for HVAC after a loss.Public-health guidelinesNYC DOHMHGuidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments: investigation, contamination extent, occupant protection, remediation level and completion criteria.Ventilation and HVAC standardsASHRAE 62.1 / 62.2ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2025 for non-residential buildings, 62.2-2025 for dwellings, Guideline 42 for enhanced IAQ and specialized references for health care and building-water systems.RSBQView the full matrix21 controlled sources, with their role and expected evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Understanding the scope of RSBQ.
Who can apply for RSBQ Accreditation?
A company that has legally operated for at least two complete years may apply. It must then demonstrate its identity, applicable licences, insurance, competence, methods, professional reputation and ability to retain evidence.
Can a company be refused?
Yes. An insufficient professional record, repeated credible complaints, sanctions, inaccurate declarations, unverifiable references or unclosed major findings may result in ineligibility or refusal after a fair review of the facts.
Can accreditation be withdrawn?
Yes. RSBQ may investigate, require corrective action, suspend or withdraw status when a company no longer meets its scope, loses required licence or insurance, endangers people, refuses surveillance or misuses the badge.
Does RSBQ apply to commercial buildings?
Yes. The multi-building edition contains a 28-clause common core and annexes for commercial, multi-unit, education, care, hospitality, industrial, public and transaction or construction scopes.
Why complete an RSBQ Portrait before buying?
A general pre-purchase inspection is primarily visual. The RSBQ Portrait adds a specialized review of indoor air, moisture, mould, asbestos, lead, water, radon and combustion sources, with targeted analyses when justified.
Is the radon result available on inspection day?
Not necessarily. Health Canada recommends a long-term test lasting at least 91 days, preferably during the heating season. That module therefore remains provisional until a valid result is received.
What does RSBQ Accredited mean exactly?
The company demonstrated, for the displayed scope, that it applies relevant regulatory requirements, holds required licences and insurance, and follows the technical protocols selected by RSBQ. Its unique number verifies status, scope and validity period.
How does RSBQ use external references?
Every control identifies the source, edition, applicability, method and expected evidence. Laws and regulations take priority; proprietary standards are used from a lawfully obtained edition.
What does an RSBQ certification mean?
It confirms that a defined scope satisfies the versioned RSBQ matrix and that required findings were closed. Applicable public licences and external certifications remain separately verified with their issuer.
How can I verify a certificate?
The number or link connected to its QR code leads to the registry. The status, scope and validity period must match the document presented.
Why are companies not displayed in a directory?
The registry uses exact-number lookup to limit indexing, automated collection and browsing of certificate holders. The name and scope are revealed only after the complete number is entered.
What happens after a suspension?
The public status is updated and the document must not be presented as active while suspended.
Healthier buildings · documented practices
Build a process that can be verified.
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