The Régie du Bâtiment du Quebec (RBQ) inspection frequency table is applicable for equipment operating in Quebec.
| Object Description | External Maximum Period between inspections | Internal Maximum Period between inspections |
| Pressure cooker with a quick release (except for sterilizers) | 1 year | 1 year |
| Hot water boiler | 2 years | – |
| Thermal fluid boiler | 4 years | – |
| Lower pressure steam boiler (*) | 1 year | 3 years |
| High pressure steam boiler (**) | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water heater | 2 years | – |
| Deaerator (**) | 2 years | 2 years |
| Steam Generator | 2 years | 2 years |
| Digestor | 2 years | – |
| Tank containing a non-corrosive fluid | 4 years | – |
| Compressed air tank | 4 years | – |
| Hot water tank | 4 years | – |
| Expansion tank | 4 years | – |
| Drying roller | 2 years | – |
| Refrigeration system using refrigerant other than A1 or B1 | 2 years | – |
| Any other type of pressure vessel | 4 years | – |
(*) The external periodic inspection must be made every year except for the year in which an internal inspection is made.
(**) The internal and external periodic inspection is made alternately for such equipment.
Download tool: RBQ Inspection Frequency Table – Quebec
