Question 1

Is a notice of project needed for a big Kanata floor job?

Accepted Answer

A notice of project is required under O. Reg. 213/91 s.6(1) when the total expected cost of labour and materials exceeds $50,000. The constructor files it with the Ministry, not the building owner. For a large Kanata floor job, whether that threshold is crossed depends on the scope. Published 2025-2026 contractor ranges put commercial epoxy at about $8 to $15 per square foot installed, and polyaspartic and polyurea work at about $6 to $15 per square foot.

Question 2

Is a floor coating part of a change of use permit in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

A floor coating on its own does not trigger a change of use permit. The Building Code Act s.10(1) requires a permit when a change of use would result in an increase in hazard, and the permit is tied to the change of use itself, not to the floor finish that happens to accompany it. If you are re-coating an existing floor in a space that stays the same use, the floor coating is not what drives the permit requirement.

Question 3

Is a floor coating considered construction under Ontario law?

Accepted Answer

Floor coating work is likely construction under Ontario law. The Occupational Health and Safety Act defines "construction" to include alteration, repair and painting, so a floor coating project in an occupied commercial space is likely to fall within that definition; for an unusual case, ask the Ministry of Labour. That classification has practical consequences for anyone hiring a floor coating contractor.

Question 4

Which rules apply to coating a floor in an Orleans daycare?

Accepted Answer

A floor job at an Orleans daycare is likely a workplace construction project under Ontario law, and it also runs into the building permit rules and any licensing your centre has. We did not research child care licensing, so ask whoever licenses or inspects your centre whether a floor project needs notice before it starts. Rules that apply directly The Occupational Health and Safety Act and R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851 (Industrial Establishments) apply because a daycare is a place of work.

Permits & Regulations

Is a notice of project needed for a big Kanata floor job?

Is a floor coating part of a change of use permit in Ottawa?

Is a floor coating considered construction under Ontario law?

Which rules apply to coating a floor in an Orleans daycare?