B-1.1 - Building Act

Section 194 Disposition versions

2024-11-27

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement or fail to provide information in order to obtain a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or the regulations or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder the work of a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties in any way, in particular by exercising undue pressure on him, using intimidation or threats, misleading him by concealment or false declarations, refusing him access to a construction site, a building, an establishment, a facility intended for use by the public, an installation independent of a building, a petroleum equipment installation or a civil engineering structure, or refusing to provide information or documents that the person is empowered to require under this Act;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public, installation independent of a building or petroleum equipment installation in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code (chapter B-1.1, r. 3) diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical installation, an installation intended to use gas or a petroleum equipment installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, the first, second and third paragraphs of section 16, sections 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, 37.2, 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, sections 57.1, 67, 69, 76.1, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or paragraph 37 of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93; 2005, c. 10, s. 64; 2010, c. 28, s. 21; 2018, c. 13, s. 34; 2024, c. 35, s. 36.

The provisions of subparagraph 7 are in force except insofar as it refers to the second and third paragraphs of section 16 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1). See 2024, c. 35, s. 68.

2018-09-04

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement or fail to provide information in order to obtain a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or the regulations or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public, installation independent of a building or petroleum equipment installation in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code (chapter B-1.1, r. 3) diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical installation, an installation intended to use gas or a petroleum equipment installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the first paragraph of section 37.1, section 37.2, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 76.1, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93; 2005, c. 10, s. 64; 2010, c. 28, s. 21; 2018, c. 13, s. 34.

2011-12-01

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public, installation independent of a building or petroleum equipment installation in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code (chapter B-1.1, r. 3) diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical installation, an installation intended to use gas or a petroleum equipment installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the first paragraph of section 37.1, section 37.2, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93; 2005, c. 10, s. 64; 2010, c. 28, s. 21.

2010-12-02

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public, installation independent of a building or petroleum equipment installation in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical installation, an installation intended to use gas or a petroleum equipment installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the first paragraph of section 37.1, section 37.2, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93; 2005, c. 10, s. 64; 2010, c. 28, s. 21.

2007-04-01

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public, installation independent of a building or petroleum equipment installation in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical installation, an installation intended to use gas or a petroleum equipment installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the second paragraph of section 37.1, sections 37.2, 37.4, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93; 2005, c. 10, s. 64.

2000-11-07

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

(3)  omit or refuse to produce or sign a certificate of conformity, strength or safety, produce or sign a certificate which is inaccurate, or produce or sign a certificate knowing that it contains false or inaccurate information;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public or installation independent of a building in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code diminished;

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical or gas installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the second paragraph of section 37.1, sections 37.2, 37.4, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55; 1991, c. 74, s. 93.

1998-06-20

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

In force: 2000-11-07

(3)  supply a certificate under sections 16 to 19 that is incorrect or which should have been known to be incorrect;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public or installation independent of a building in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code diminished;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical or gas installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, the first paragraphs of sections 24 and 25, sections 26, 27, 32 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the second paragraph of section 37.1, sections 37.2, 37.4, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, section 57.1, 67, 69, 79 or 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or subparagraph 37 of the first paragraph of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169; 1998, c. 46, s. 55.

Paragraphs 2 and 4 of this section are in force only with regard to the qualification of contractors and owner-builders (1985, c. 34, s. 301; 1991, c. 74, ss. 132, 171).

Paragraph 7 of this section, replaced by section 55 of chapter 46 of the statutes of 1998, is in force only to the extent that it applies to the vocational qualification of contractors and owner-builders (1998, c. 46, s. 138).

1992-02-01

194. It shall be an offence to:

(1)  make a false statement for purposes of obtaining a licence;

(2)  make a false statement in a document prescribed by this Act or knowingly use such a document;

In force: 2000-11-07

(3)  supply a certificate under sections 16 to 19 that is incorrect or which should have been known to be incorrect;

(4)  hinder or attempt to hinder a person acting on behalf of the Board or obstruct him in the exercise of his duties;

(5)  use the name of another person with a licence or use his licence number to carry out construction work;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6)  alter a building, facility intended for use by the public or installation independent of a building in such a way that the risk of accident or fire is increased, or a safety measure prescribed by the Safety Code diminished;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6.1)  connect or supply an electrical or gas installation, without obtaining the authorization of the Board in accordance with section 119 or 120;

In force: 2000-11-07

(6.2)  contravene a suppletory measure required under section 122;

(7)  contravene any of the provisions of sections 19, 20, 22, the first paragraph of sections 24 or 25, sections 26, 27, 33 to 35, the third paragraph of section 35.2, sections 36, 37, the second paragraph of section 37.1, sections 37.2 to 37.4, the first paragraph of section 38, sections 38.1, 39, the second paragraph of paragraph 2 of section 49, section 53, the second paragraph of section 56, sections 67, 69, 79 and 82, or a regulatory provision determined under section 179 or paragraph 37 of section 185.

1985, c. 34, s. 194; 1991, c. 74, s. 93, s. 169.

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Paragraphs 2, 4 and 7 of this section are in force only with regard to the qualification of contractors and owner-builders (1985, c. 34, s. 301; 1991, c. 74, ss. 132, 171).

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