7.2 Legislation Impacting Facilities Management
The following chart provides an overview of legislation impacting facilities management at each level of government:
| Municipal | Provincial | Federal |
|---|---|---|
| Building Codes for Construction Standards | Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act | National Building Code |
| Public Health Potable Water | Occupational Health and Safety Act | |
| Sewage | Building Codes | |
| Garbage collection | ||
| Recycling and Composting | ||
| Fire Safety Programs |
At the federal level, the National Building Code requires owners to work with licensed architects and tradespeople, such as electricians and plumbers, in the construction of a new building. As a Nutrition and Food Service Management professional, you may be part of rebuilding or moving from an older facility to a new facility, so it is valuable to be aware that there are federal requirements.
At the provincial level, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act requires the company to provide a physical environment that prioritizes the safety and security of the residents, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires the same for staff.
At the municipal level, there are specific requirements that a Nutrition and Food Service Manager needs to acknowledge and be responsible for in their day-to-day role. These include ensuring the water is safe to consume, managing waste collection, ensuring fire safety regulations, which include regular fire drills, and ensuring that building code items such as the requirements for floors, surfaces, lighting, plumbing, and ventilations meet the required standards.
