Notifications, Permits, Approvals & Inspections

This page does not comprehensively address all the legal requirements that are applicable to the sector. It is not intended to provide advice in individual circumstances. If you require assistance in determining what laws apply to you or how to comply with those laws, please contact a ServiceOntario Centre or the Law Society of Upper Canada's Lawyer Referral Service.

This section highlights some important requirements as explained in the Safety Guidelines for the Film and Television Industry in Ontario [PDF 1.16 MB / 198 pages] and the Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario [PDF 545 KB / 86 pages].

Location Filming Permits and additional information on permits and notifications can be obtained by contacting one of the Regional Film Commission offices or visiting the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) website.


Notice of Diving for Underwater Stunts and Underwater Film Operations

In compliance with the Regulation for Diving Operations (O. Reg. 629/94) the Ministry of Labour must be notified before a diving operation begins. For information regarding the form, content and timing of the notice, please refer to Section 5-10 of the O. Reg. 629/94.

For the Notice of Diving Operation form, please contact the nearest Ministry of Labour Regional Office.


Notice of Project

The Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91) applies to health and safety on Construction Projects. Work that qualifies as a "Project" is defined in Section 1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

A constructor must ensure that a Notice of Project is sent to the Ministry of Labour if the total cost of labour and materials for the project is expected to be more than $50,000. To determine whether the Notice of Project requirement applies to your construction project in other circumstances, please review Section 6 of the Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91).

Please visit the Start and Run a Construction Project information bundle to obtain more information.


Registration of Constructors and Employers Engaged in Construction

Every constructor and employer starting a construction project must be registered as required by Section 5 of the Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91). The registration form must be kept at the project site while the employer is working there.

Please visit the Start and Run a Construction Project information bundle to download this form and to obtain more information.


Wiring and Electrical Equipment Inspections

All electrical equipment used and electrical installations performed by the entertainment industry must be inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).

For information on Wiring and Electrical Equipment Inspections please contact the ESA customer service centre at 1-877-372-7233 or visit www.esainspection.net.


Approvals regarding Use of Explosives and/or Pyrotechnic Effects

Whenever pyrotechnic special effects are to be used in production, a pyrotechnician should ensure that the proper authority (generally the fire department or a Department of Energy, Mines and Resources representative) has been notified of the use of pyrotechnics for the  production.

For more information about Pyrotechnic Event Approval, go to:

 

 
 
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