Underground Parking Inspection
Why conduct an underground inspection?
Under Bill 122, any parking lot containing at least one slab that does not rest on the ground must be thoroughly inspected to evaluate the condition of the elements by an engineer member of the OIQ. In fact, due to Quebec climate, parking lots are exposed to freezing and thawing cycles, salts, and abrasives, which are the main causes of accelerated corrosion of the elements of interior parking lots. Thus, underground parking inspections prevent any dangerous defects or deficiencies, so RBQ has made underground parking inspections mandatory under Bill 122.
How often should an underground parking inspection report be issued?
Owners must obtain an underground parking inspection every 5 years.
What is the experience of Euclide Conception Structurelle in underground parking inspections?
Euclide Conception Structurelle is a Montreal-based structural engineering firm that specializes in structural design and building inspections. We offer our services in the province of Québec.
Our team of expert engineers perform thorough underground parking inspections to ensure that prevent any potential deficiencies or liabilities. The underground parking inspection report provided by our engineers includes a detailed description of the observations as well as recommendations to correct any defects that could potentially contribute to the development of unsafe conditions, if any.
What is included in underground parking inspection report produced by Euclide Conception Structurelle?
Euclide Conception Structurelle facades inspection report includes:
- A detailed report signed by an OIQ engineer, comply with the requirements of the explanatory guide of the RBQ.
- Corrective works and deadlines, if applicable.
- A photographic annex of observations and the location of the defects on the plan.
- Recommendations to keep the underground parking safe as well as a maintenance schedule.
- If the underground parking is considered safe, a certificate signed by an engineer member of the OIQ will be given in accordance with the requirements of the RBQ.
