Sump Pits, (1)  Where gravity drainage is not practical, a covered sump with an automatic pump shall be installed to discharge the water into a sewer, drainage ditch or dry well.     (2)  Covers for sump pits shall be,     (a)   designed to resist removal by children, and     (b)   sealed in accordance with Sentence 9.25.3.3.(16). Article […]

(1)  Not less than a 190 mm depth of solid masonry shall be provided beneath beams supported on masonry. (2)  Where the beam referred to in Sentence (1) is supported below the top of the foundation walls, the ends of such beams shall be protected from the weather. Article 9.15.5.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information […]

Support of Footings (1)  Footings shall rest on undisturbed soil, rock or compacted granular fill.     (2)  Granular fill shall not contain pyritic material in a concentration that would adversely affect its stability or the performance of assemblies separating dissimilar environments. Article 9.15.3.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Surface Drainage, (1)  The building shall be located or the building site graded so that water will not accumulate at or near the building and will not adversely affect adjacent properties. Article 9.14.6.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.