Elevator Installation and Repair Licensing in Quebec

Elevator and escalator work in Quebec is regulated by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ). Contractors must hold an RBQ licence with subclass 14.1 (Elevators and hoists). The elevator constructor-mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Quebec. Individual workers must hold a CCQ journeyman competency certificate. The apprenticeship consists of five periods of 2,000 hours each (10,000 hours total, approximately 5 years). All elevating devices must comply with the Quebec Safety Code, Chapter IV - Elevating devices. The RBQ conducts inspections of elevating devices. Red Seal endorsement is available for interprovincial mobility.

Ask for the contractor's RBQ licence number and verify it on the RBQ's online Licence Holders' Registry. Confirm the licence includes subclass 14.1.

(1) No TSSA Elevating Devices Contractor licence - verify on the TSSA public register (2) Mechanics do not hold valid TSSA Elevating Device Mechanic certification (3) Does not arrange for mandatory TSSA inspection before the device is put into service (4) No ongoing maintenance plan, which is required by TSSA for all elevating devices (5) Cannot provide references for completed residential installations

(1) Do you hold a TSSA Elevating Devices Contractor licence, and are your mechanics TSSA-certified? (2) Will you handle all TSSA permit applications, inspections, and device registration? (3) What is included in your annual maintenance contract? (4) What is the expected lead time from order to completed installation? (5) What warranty do you provide on the equipment and installation labour?

Yes, elevator installation and repairs in Quebec are expected to carry liability insurance.

The Red Seal endorsement is a nationally recognized certification that allows tradespeople to work across all Canadian provinces and territories without additional testing. A Red Seal-endorsed tradesperson has met a standardized level of competency.

In Quebec, most contractors performing construction work must hold an RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) licence. You can verify any contractor's licence on the RBQ's online Licence Holders' Registry at rbq.gouv.qc.ca. Always ask for the licence number and verify it before hiring.

Typical rates for elevator installation and repairs in Quebec range from $100-$200/hour. Type of elevating device (hydraulic, traction, pneumatic, platform lift), number of floors served, whether it is a new installation or retrofit into an existing building (retrofitting adds 30-40% to costs due to structural modifications), shaft construction requirements, finish and cabin customization, annual maintenance contract scope, and TSSA inspection and licensing fees. Residential elevators require ongoing annual inspections and maintenance.