90° Elbows

90° Elbows (1)  Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), 90° elbows of 4 in. size or less that have a centre-line radius that is less than the size of the pipe shall not be used to join two soil or waste pipes. (2)  90° elbows of 4 in. size or less in sanitary drainage systems […]
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Accessibility Fixtures

Accessibility Fixtures (1)  Every fixture, plumbing appliance, interceptor, cleanout, valve, device or piece of equipment shall be so located that it is readily accessible for use, cleaning and maintenance. Article 7.1.6.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Air Admittance Valves

Air Admittance Valves (1)  Air admittance valves shall conform to ASSE 1051, “Individual and Branch Type Air Admittance Valves for Sanitary Drainage Systems”. Article 7.2.10.16. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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Assembled Pipe or Tubing

Assembled Pipe or Tubing (1)  Pipe or tubing assembled to comprise a standard drain waste and venting system shall be connected with drain, waste and vent fittings in conformance with Table 7.2.4.5. Article 7.2.4.5. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Basement Drainage Planning

Basement Drainage Planning Plan for all pipes, conduits and drains that must be installed in the basement floor. For radon control, install an inverted ‘T’ shaped PVC pipe in a convenient location below the basement floor slab, with the vertical leg extending up through the slab and capped. A fan and exhaust duct can be […]
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Brass or Bronze Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

Brass or Bronze Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (1)  Brass or bronze pipe flanges and flanged fittings shall conform to ASME B16.24, “Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500 and 2500”. Article 7.2.7.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for […]
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Brass or Bronze Threaded Water Fittings

Brass or Bronze Threaded Water Fittings (1)  Brass or bronze threaded water fittings shall conform to ASME B16.15, “Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250”. (2)  Brass or bronze threaded water fittings shall not be used in a drainage system. Article 7.2.7.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © […]
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