I-13.01 - Act respecting electrical installations

Section 2 Disposition versions

1999-10-22

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a person or the State as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, performs work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The word “Régie” means the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, established by section 87 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1, 9 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2; 1994, c. 12, s. 68; 1996, c. 29, s. 43; 1996, c. 74, s. 18; 1997, c. 83, s. 12; 1999, c. 40, s. 156.

1997-12-18

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The word “Régie” means the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, established by section 87 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1, 9 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2; 1994, c. 12, s. 68; 1996, c. 29, s. 43; 1996, c. 74, s. 18; 1997, c. 83, s. 12.

1997-01-15

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1, 9 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2; 1994, c. 12, s. 68; 1996, c. 29, s. 43; 1996, c. 74, s. 18.

1996-06-20

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2; 1994, c. 12, s. 68; 1996, c. 29, s. 43.

1994-06-17

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Employment;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2; 1994, c. 12, s. 68.

1992-02-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Consumer Protection;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Building Act (chapter B-1.1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2.

1989-12-20

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Consumer Protection;

(5)  (Paragraph repealed);

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29; 1989, c. 66, s. 2.

1987-01-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Consumer Protection;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) or a journeyman competency certificate issued under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 89, s. 29.

1985-04-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of 600 m2, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Consumer Protection;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58; 1984, c. 47, s. 213.

1982-12-16

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Consumer Protection;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  (Paragraph repealed);

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 58.

1981-06-18

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour, Manpower and Income Security;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  repealed;

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284; 1981, c. 23, s. 7; 1981, c. 9, s. 34.

1981-01-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this Act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and include, in addition, the establishments and construction sites contemplated by the Act respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  The word “certificate” means a declaration of acceptance of an installation covered by section 7 of this act;

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47; 1979, c. 63, s. 284.

1980-04-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” shall have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and shall include, in addition, the establishments contemplated by the Industrial and Commercial Establishments Act (chapter E-15), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(5)  The words “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean a person who, for another, carries out, or causes to be carried out, electrical installation work, or renovation, alteration or repair work on electrical installations for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20; however, in section 3, 4, 6, 8.1 or 35, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  The word “certificate” means a declaration of acceptance of an installation covered by section 7 of this act;

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39; 1975, c. 53, s. 84; 1978, c. 54, s. 24; 1979, c. 75, s. 47.

1979-12-21

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” shall have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and shall include, in addition, the establishments contemplated by the Industrial and Commercial Establishments Act (chapter E-15), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean all installations for electric lighting, heating or power, or protection against lightning, including, in every instance, the wires, cables, conduits, accessories, appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(5)  The words: “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean and include any person, company, association or corporation doing business as such or undertaking on his or its own account, work for new or existing electrical installation, the renewing, repairing or changing of electrical wires, conduits or apparatus for power, lighting or heating purposes, whether such work be done by the hour, day or for a lump sum, by verbal agreement, written contract or otherwise. The “master electrician” and the “contracting electrician” must hold, for such purposes, license “A” or license “B”, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of the section 20 of this act;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vocational training and qualification (chapter F-5) and, as such, leases his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations, for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “licence” means a licence issued in conformity with section 20 of this act; however, where this word is used in section 3, 4, 6 or 8.1, it also includes a licence issued under the Act respecting building contractors vocational qualifications (chapter Q-1);

(9)  The word “certificate” means a declaration of acceptance of an installation covered by section 7 of this act;

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work for purposes of electric lighting, heating or power on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1; 1979, c. 75, s. 39.

1979-03-01

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” shall have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and shall include, in addition, the establishments contemplated by the Industrial and Commercial Establishments Act (chapter E-15), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The word “owner” means and includes a natural person, a company, a corporation or the Crown as a proprietor, lessee or possessor;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean and include: all installations for electric lighting, electric heating or electric power, including, in every instance, wires, cables, conduits, accessories, electrical appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or the municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line or at any other place determined by regulation of the Gouvernement;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(5)  The words: “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean and include any person, company, association or corporation doing business as such or undertaking on his or its own account, work for new or existing electrical installation, the renewing, repairing or changing of electrical wires, conduits or apparatus for power, lighting or heating purposes, whether such work be done by the hour, day or for a lump sum, by verbal agreement, written contract or otherwise. The “master electrician” and the “contracting electrician” must hold, for such purposes, license “A” or license “B”, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of the section 20 of this act;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vacational training and qualification and leases as such his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “license” means a license contemplated in section 20 of this act;

(9)  The word “certificate” means a declaration of acceptance of an installation covered by section 7 of this act;

(10)  The words “fixed prefabricated construction” mean and include a building made in a factory and placed or meant to be placed on a foundation;

(11)  The words “chief journeyman” mean and include a journeyman electrician in charge of electrical installation work on account of the owner of a public building or of a manufacturer of prefabricated constructions.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1978, c. 54, s. 1.

1977-12-31

2. The following expressions, terms and words in this act shall have the meaning and application hereinafter given them:

(1)  The words “public buildings” shall have the meaning given to them in the Public Buildings Safety Act (chapter S-3), and shall include, in addition, the industrial establishments contemplated by the Industrial and Commercial Establishments Act (chapter E-15), garages having a floor space in excess of six thousand square feet, transformer rooms and all installations of transformers on posts or other supports set up on any private property;

(2)  The words “owners of public buildings” mean and include persons, companies and corporations, who are owners, tenants or occupants, under any title, of any building mentioned in the foregoing paragraph 1, and their agents;

(3)  The words “electrical installations” mean and include: all installations for electric lighting, electric heating or electric power, including, in every instance, wires, cables, conduits, accessories, electrical appliances and apparatus forming part of the installation itself, being attached thereto or used for connecting the installation with the public or the municipal service system supplying it, which connecting point shall be on the wall of the building or construction nearest to the public service line;

(4)  The word “Minister” means the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(5)  The words: “master electrician” and “contracting electrician” mean and include any person, company, association or corporation doing business as such or undertaking on his or its own account, work for new or existing electrical installation, the renewing, repairing or changing of electrical wires, conduits or apparatus for power, lighting or heating purposes, whether such work be done by the hour, day or for a lump sum, by verbal agreement, written contract or otherwise. The “master electrician” and the “contracting electrician” must hold, for such purposes, license “A” or license “B”, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of the section 20 of this act;

(6)  The words “journeyman electrician” mean a person who has completed his apprenticeship, holds a certificate of qualification issued under the Act respecting manpower vacational training and qualification and leases as such his services to perform work for the installation, renewal, altering or repairing of electrical installations;

(7)  The words “examiners”, “board of examiners” and “board of examining electricians” mean the Bureau des examinateurs électriciens du Québec and the word “examiner” means a member of the board;

(8)  The word “license” means a license contemplated in section 20 of this act;

(9)  The word “certificate” means a declaration of acceptance of an installation covered by section 7 of this act.

R. S. 1964, c. 152, s. 2; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 52, s. 1; 1968, c. 43, s. 17; 1969, c. 51, s. 65; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.