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prOVInCIal Department
Madiha M. Kotb, P.E.
Service des Appareils Sous Pression
Régie du bâtiment du Québec
545, boul. Crémazie Est, 4 étage
Montréal, Québec H2M 2V2
Canada
Telephone — 514.873.6538 Email — madiha.kotb@rbq.gouv.qc.ca
Fax — 514.873.1939
Contact for design review and issuance of Canadian Registration Numbers (CRNs):
Michel Proulx
Telephone — 514.864.9252 Email — michel.proulx@rbq.gouv.qc.ca
Mail box for questions or comments for the design registration process:
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Government empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations by
Orders and Council.
Boiler Board: No.
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1867
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Date of latest amendment to law: January 2003.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1981.
Date of latest rules and regulations: April 1998.
Provincial statute: Quebec Revised Statutes, Chapter B-1.1. Building Act. (Umbrella act and replacing the Act Respecting
Pressure Vessels.)
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Construction:
1. Provincial act and regulations (pressure vessels).
2. CSA: B51, B52, N285.0.
3. ASME Code, Section IX.
4. ASME B31.1, B31.2, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5.
5. Upon completion of construction, manufacturers must file a Manufacturer’s Data Report for each boiler or pressure vessel
shipped to the province. When manufactured in the United States, data report must be signed by a National Boardcommissioned
inspector.
6. Manufacturers must submit copies of drawings and specifications for registration with the department before commencing
fabrication of any boiler or pressure vessel to be installed. For vessels manufactured outside Canada, name of
the authorized inspection agency to be employed by the manufacturer must also be submitted along with request for
registration.
7. Before use, fitting manufacturers must submit copies of drawings, specifications, and statutory declaration form for
registration with the department. In addition, submission of rating sheets from the National Board or other recognized
agency is required for each type, size, and classification of pressure relief device to be registered.
8. Drawings are to be submitted in triplicate; a single copy of the design calculations is required. (One stamped copy of the
drawings will be returned to the applicant.)
9. National Board Inspection Code (Current Edition, Current Addendum).
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: R (accepted).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every effort has been made to make
this synopsis as accurate and complete as possible. However,
jurisdictional laws, regulations and rules are subject to change
without notice. As a result, the information contained herein is
neither guaranteed nor warranted. User is advised to consult
the jurisdiction’s chief inspector before reaching any decision that
may have critical impact or significant financial consequences.
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2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations