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Before the work
Choosing an electrician, knowing what you can do yourself, what the 2026 Code changes, and what to do when the pre-purchase inspection mentions electrical.
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2 min readChoosing an electrician in Sherbrooke: licence, CMEQ, quotes and contractIn Québec, an electrical contractor must hold an electrical contractor licence (subclass 16), issued by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ), and be a member of it. Before you sign: check the licence in the CMEQ directory or the RBQ registry, compare detailed written quotes, and insist on a written contract.Read the guide 4 min readPre-purchase inspection: what to do when the report mentions electrical issuesBefore buying a house, have it inspected by an RBQ-certified inspector (the certificate becomes mandatory on October 1, 2027). If the report flags an electrical issue, such as a fuse panel, aluminum wiring or unprotected outlets near water, have it assessed by a master electrician before you waive your inspection condition.Read the guide
The Code and the law
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3 min readThe 2026 electrical code: what changes for homeownersChapter V, Electricity, of Québec’s Construction Code, 2026 edition, has been in force since March 26, 2026; work begun before October 17, 2027 may still follow the 2018 edition. For a house, the main changes: GFCI on all outdoor outlets, block heaters included, the end of the 12-outlet limit per circuit, a neutral at every switch, new-house EV charging counted in the load calculation and relaxed bathroom heating rules.Read the guide 4 min readElectrical work: what you can do yourself in QuébecIn Québec, work on an electrical installation must always be done by a contractor holding the appropriate licence, even in your own house, condo or cottage. Replacing an outlet, a switch or a light fixture is part of that. But there are still many useful, safe things you can do.Read the guide
Words to know
The whole glossary- CMEQ
- The Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec. It issues the electrical contractor licence (subclass 16) on behalf of the Québec government, and the contractor must be a member.
- RBQ
- The Régie du bâtiment du Québec. Its register lets you check a contractor’s licence, as does the CMEQ directory.
- Master electrician
- The electrical contractor who is a member of the CMEQ and holds the licence (subclass 16). That is who should assess an electrical issue flagged in an inspection report.
- Electrical contractor licence
- In Québec, an electrical contractor must hold a subclass 16 licence, issued by the CMEQ. You can check it in the CMEQ directory or the RBQ register.
- Written quote
- A written, detailed price before the work. Before signing, compare written quotes and ask for a written contract.
- Liability insurance
- A contractor’s insurance covering damage they could cause during the work. Ask for it before signing.
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