24. (1) Where the works carried out consist solely or mainly in recycling or restoration of existing buildings, the fees set under sections 22 and 23 shall be increased by 50%.
(2) For the purposes of this section:“recycling” : means the transformation or modification of a building with a view to using it for a new purpose;
“restoration” : means the reconstitution and putting in good condition of a building of historical character, whatever its possible use, and respecting its original state, its style and its characteristics.
Development, enlarging, repair or renovation of a building is not considered to be recycling or restoration.
Where there are recycling or restoration works, the classification of the building under the first paragraph of section 20 shall take into consideration its possible use.
O.C. 2402-84, s. 24; O.C. 196-2023.