The Ontario Building Code | Employee Facilities
3.7.6.6. Employee Facilities
(1) In a food premises, where dressing rooms are provided for employees, there shall be separate dressing rooms for males and females that,
(a) are large enough for the employees to change and store their clothing, and
(b) are equipped with lockers or other facilities suitable for storing the clothing of the employees.
(2) Every room containing sanitary units for employees shall have a floor area not less than 2.3 m2.
In Plain Language
Where a food premises provides employee dressing rooms, separate rooms must be provided for males and females, large enough to change and store clothing, with lockers or similar secure storage.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.