The Quebec Building Code | INTERPRETATION

DIVISION 1 INTERPRETATION

INTERPRETATION

O.C. 486-2020, s. 1.

1. In this Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, “Code” means the “National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015” (NRCC 56191), first printing, published by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada, excluding any later amendments, including errata, that may be published by that organization.
   

   The Code is incorporated into this Chapter by reference, subject to the amendments specified in section 1.1.6.
   

   For the purposes of this Division, the definitions set out in the Code apply, unless otherwise provided.
   

   O.C. 486-2020, s. 1.
   

2. Subject to section 1.1.4, this Chapter applies to all construction work that is performed on a new building to which the Building Act (chapter B-1.1) applies and to the vicinity of that building.
   

   It also applies to all construction work for new swimming pools designated as facilities intended for use by the public under section 10.03.
   

   O.C. 486-2020, s. 1.
   

3. Subject to section 1.1.4, this Chapter applies to the addition work of existing buildings where, after that work, the building including its addition
   

   1. has a building area of more than 600 m2 within the meaning of the National Building Code as adopted by Chapter I of the Construction Code;
      

   2. has a building height of more than 3 storeys within the meaning of the National Building Code as adopted by Chapter I of the Construction Code; or
      

   3. does not house only dwelling units.
      

      O.C. 486-2020, s. 1.
      

4. This Chapter does not apply to the construction of

   1. a building referred to in the second paragraph of section 1.04;

   2. a greenhouse;
      

   3. a building with a building area under 10 m2 within the meaning of the National Building Code as adopted by Chapter I of the Construction Code.
      

      O.C. 486-2020, s. 1.