Clean washrooms (from July 1, 2025) and posted cleaning records (from January 1, 2026) on construction projects
Ontario · Occupational Health and Safety Act ss. 23.1 and 25.3 (S.O. 2024, c. 19, Sched. 4 - Working for Workers Five Act, 2024); O. Reg. 480/24; O. Reg. 482/24 amending O. Reg. 213/91 s. 29(12)
In force
Health & safety
What changes
All law updatesSince July 1, 2025, constructors and employers must keep any washroom facilities they provide for workers clean and sanitary (OHSA ss. 23.1 and 25.3). Since January 1, 2026, cleaning records must be posted near the washroom or electronically, and must show the date and time of the two most recent cleanings (O. Reg. 480/24). On construction projects, constructors must also keep a servicing record that lists all services for the past six months or the length of the project, whichever is shorter (O. Reg. 482/24).
- Law or regulation
- Occupational Health and Safety Act ss. 23.1 and 25.3 (S.O. 2024, c. 19, Sched. 4 - Working for Workers Five Act, 2024); O. Reg. 480/24; O. Reg. 482/24 amending O. Reg. 213/91 s. 29(12)
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- In force
- Jul 1, 2025
- Official source
- Government of Ontario (e-Laws, King's Printer for Ontario)
Who it affects and how
Contractors
General contractors, builders and construction business owners
As constructor, keep site washrooms clean, post the two most recent cleanings, and keep six months of servicing records.
Trades
Subcontractors and trade contractors
If you provide your own washrooms, you must keep them clean and post cleaning records.
Workers
Employees and tradespeople on site
You can see when site washrooms were last cleaned and report unsanitary conditions to an inspector.
Suppliers
Sellers of materials, products and equipment
Portable toilet providers should give dated service records so constructors can meet the posting and six-month record rules.
Not directly affected: owners & developers, homebuyers & customers, designers.
Plain-language summary by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on Oct 30, 2026. General information, not legal advice; you are responsible for how you use it. The official text governs: read it, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.