OPSI - UNENACTED working proposal v308 | 2026-10-28T08:17:38+00:00 | Corpus 85 DRAFT ORDER REGULATION REGULATION RESPECTING THE PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION COMMITTEE AND MEMBER INSPECTIONS I - COMMITTEE, APPOINTMENTS AND INDEPENDENCE Section 1 | ART_01Z8UP7M3W6YFHZE | Version 4 This regulation is made by the board of directors under section 90 of the Professional Code. Following communication of the draft to members under section 95.3, it takes account of the Office’s applicable guidelines, is transmitted to the Office and is published on the Order’s website under section 95.1. The Order establishes a professional inspection committee under section 109 of the Professional Code. It monitors practice quality and competency; it is not a disciplinary tribunal. Section 2 | ART_TRMYKAWB2P8582Z8 | Version 3 The committee consists of five members appointed by the board, normally practising fire safety professionals with diverse relevant experience. At startup, the board may rely on legally permitted competent persons and adaptations if too few experienced members are available. The board appoints the chair from among the committee members; the committee has a secretary bound by confidentiality. Section 3 | ART_3HT9GL7AN62YWS86 | Version 2 Members serve three-year terms, renewable within board-established limits. Death, resignation, disqualification, prolonged recusal or loss of practice rights triggers lawful replacement; the committee may function despite a vacancy if quorum remains. Section 4 | ART_39XPDYWN82VP6MHE | Version 2 Every member, inspector or expert discloses interests and recuses themself for an actual, potential or apparent conflict. No one may inspect their own work or a file in which employment relationships or personal interests compromise impartiality. II - GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND INQUIRIES Section 5 | ART_FFEHCLLMPPC8GR1S | Version 2 The committee adopts an annual risk-based monitoring program covering the diversity of practice areas. It may use questionnaires, interviews, visits and record reviews on objective selection criteria. Section 6 | ART_G9C3RN0EJQJ007Y1 | Version 2 A member cooperates with lawful inspection and provides, subject to lawful possession and access rights, relevant reports, test data, notes and supporting records. Filing a report in the registry does not replace review of the separate professional file. Section 7 | ART_QL2BJ7AAWHW25V92 | Version 2 Inspection addresses technical judgment, scope of competence, legally applicable standards, professional duties and traceability. It does not transfer a municipality’s, the RBQ’s or another authority’s power to enforce building compliance to the committee. Section 8 | ART_V4KYH7HTG2D2H09R | Version 2 Except for urgency or contrary lawful grounds, reasonable written notice states the purpose, format, dates and documents requested. The member may seek a justified postponement without obstructing oversight. Site visits respect safety and confidentiality requirements. Section 9 | ART_G5NLTYC0UP1ZDQJ0 | Version 2 Where significant competency concerns arise, the committee may undertake or recommend a special inspection or inquiry under the Code, defining scope and period. Any practice restriction is imposed only by the competent authority following lawful procedure. III - REPORTS AND PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS Section 10 | ART_C0UTQZ9VAJAEAR3F | Version 2 The inspector submits a factual confidential report identifying methods, records inspected, findings and potential improvements. The member receives legally disclosable material and may submit written comments before an adverse recommendation is made. Section 11 | ART_RL1RMARECGMXTV8H | Version 2 The committee may recommend professional development, targeted education, supervised practice, an internship or a competency evaluation to the extent permitted by law. Recommendations state reasons and are proportionate to demonstrated risk. Section 12 | ART_W0MN98FYSXDBVEZ4 | Version 2 A member retains the right to respond, to be heard and to seek statutory review when a decision affecting practice rights is considered. The committee does not impose disciplinary penalties. Section 13 | ART_PPQEVA51WGSM0GLX | Version 2 Inspection records are securely kept separate from public roll information and the central registry. Disclosure is limited to persons and bodies authorized by law. Access is logged where legally or technically required. Section 14 | ART_J5EJCM11XPBL82CH | Version 2 The committee reports anonymized aggregate activity to the board without disclosing protected information. Any referral to the syndic follows the Code; inspections do not automatically become disciplinary inquiries.