Code CSA B44-00 is amended

1. by replacing the definition of “authority having jurisdiction” in 1.3 by the following: “authority having jurisdiction: Régie du bâtiment du Québec”;

2. by adding “The term also includes a funicular railway.” at the end of the definition of “elevator,

   inclined” in 1.3;

3. by replacing the definition of “regulatory authority” in 1.3 by the following: “regulatory authority: Régie du bâtiment du Québec”;

4. by replacing “inspection”, “inspecter” and “inspecté” wherever those words appear in the French text

   by “vérification”, “vérifier” and “vérifié”, with the necessary modifications;

5. by replacing “possible” in 2.11.6.2 of the French text by “impossible”;

6. by replacing “MAINTENIR” in figure 2.27.7.2 of the French text by “ATTENTE”;

7. by replacing “c8.6.12.1.1” in c8.6.12.1.1 of the French text by “c8.6.12”;

8. by replacing “c8.6.12.1.2” in c8.6.12.1.2 of the French text by “c8.6.12”;

9. by replacing “the contractor” in c8.6.12.4.1.1 by “the contractor or owner-builder”;

10. by replacing “contractor” in c8.6.12.2.5 by “contractor or owner-builder”;

11. by striking out “by an inspector employed by the authority having jurisdiction, or” in 8.10.1.1.1;

12. by striking out “in the presence of the inspector specified in 8.10.1.1.1” in 8.10.1.1.2;

13. by adding “NOTE: 8.11 becomes the first part of Appendix N.” in 8.11.”.
    

    O.C. 895-2004, s. 1.
    

    In Plain Language

    This division lists specific amendments to CSA Standard B44, including replacing the definition of "authority having jurisdiction" to refer to the Régie du bâtiment, adapting the referenced elevator standard to Quebec's regulatory structure.

    This is a plain-language summary of the Quebec Construction Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official Publications Quebec text or a qualified professional before construction.