A business owner needs to comply with Ontario building code requirements for a dual-use space (cafe/playplace and childcare center) without installing permanent walls that would compromise the open concept design.

Workarounds Described

• Moving tables and chairs at end of Sunday to create 'welcome area'
• Hiding coffee/snack portions to make cafe fixtures appear as food prep stations
• Considering sliding fire-rated walls as last resort

Implied Software Gaps

• Digital compliance visualization tool that eliminates need for physical partitions
• Space configuration software that adapts to different business modes
• Regulatory documentation generator for multi-use spaces

SpaceFlex Compliance Manager

A digital compliance platform that helps multi-use businesses navigate building codes and regulations without physical partitions. It uses augmented reality to visualize code-compliant layouts and generates documentation for inspectors showing how temporary setups meet safety requirements. This eliminates the need for permanent walls while maintaining full compliance.