What is Bill 122?

Discover Bill 122 and its many facets for inspecting the facades of residential buildings (condo towers, apartment blocks), commercial buildings and historic buildings in Montreal. Entrust your masonry repairs to the Restaure-Action team. Call us today for a free quote!

What is Bill 122? (Mandatory inspection of facades on buildings of 5 storeys or more)

Adopted in 2013 following serious incidents involving falling façade materials, Bill 122 was put in place by the Quebec government to protect public safety. It mandates periodic façade inspections for all buildings with 5 or more storeys above ground, whether residential, commercial, institutional or heritage.

In concrete terms, the law requires owners to :

• Have the façade inspected by an architect or engineer as early as the 10th year after construction.
• Repeat the inspection every 5 years to monitor the condition of the masonry.
• Immediately correct any defects deemed dangerous or likely to become so.
• Keep a register of inspections and interventions, available on request from the RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec).

Cette réglementation s’applique notamment aux immeubles à logements, condos, bâtiments commerciaux et bâtiments historiques de Montréal et des environs.

Why is this inspection essential for your building?

Les murs de briques ou de pierres sont exposés aux intempéries et au vieillissement. Avec le temps, des signes de dégradation peuvent apparaître :

• Cracks
• Bulging Wall
• Damaged joints
• Water infiltration
• Brick detachment or structural deformation

These problems are not just aesthetic: they compromise safety, diminish the value of the building and can lead to legal sanctions if Bill 122 is not complied with.

What types of buildings can we work on?

At Restaure-Action, we carry out masonry work on all types of buildings of 5 storeys or more, whether old or new. Whatever their use, we adapt our techniques to respect their structure, architectural style and the requirements of Bill 122.

Here are the types of buildings we can work on:

• Residential buildings: Apartment buildings, condos, housing cooperatives
• Commercial buildings: Offices, commercial premises, hotels, business centers
• Historical or heritage buildings: Listed buildings, old brick or stone facades
• Institutional buildings: Schools, churches, hospitals, government buildings

Our work complies with safety and conservation standards, while ensuring that it lasts.

Why call on Restaure-Action to bring your building up to standards?

Restaure-Action is your specialist for brick facade and masonry repairs in Montreal. We intervene quickly to correct defects identified in the inspection report, with a sustainable approach that complies with the requirements of Bill 122.

Our services include

• Bulging wall repairs, to stabilize and straighten curved walls
• Replacement of brick or stone walls in the event of major deterioration
• Repointing of masonry to reinforce waterproofing and stability
• Replacement of in-wall flashings to prevent water infiltration
• Replacement of spandrels, lintels and angle irons to correct weak points in the façade
• Drilling of openings to add doors or windows to an existing wall
• Consolidation with structural anchors to reinforce the solidity of the whole.

Operations throughout Greater Montréal

Our qualified masons work in collaboration with building professionals (architects, engineers) to carry out work that is reliable, durable and compliant with all current standards.

Protect your investment. Stay compliant. Prevent risk.

Do you own a building of 5 floors or more? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact Restaure-Action today to assess the condition of your facades and plan the work required.

Our team can be found anywhere in Montreal:

Greater Montreal