Sanitary Drainage Systems

Sanitary Drainage Systems (1)  Every sanitary drainage system shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer, a public combined sewer or a private sewage disposal system. (2)  A combined building drain or a combined building sewer shall not be installed. Article 7.1.5.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Sanitary T Fittings

Sanitary T Fittings (1)  A double sanitary T fitting shall not be used to connect the fixture drains of two urinals where no cleanout fitting is provided above the connection.               (2)  No pipe fitting, joint or connection that would tend to intercept solids or reduce the flow through a pipe by more than 10 per cent shall […]
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Screwed Cast Iron Water Fittings

Screwed Cast Iron Water Fittings (1)  Screwed cast iron water fittings shall conform to ASME B16.4, “Gray Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250”. (2)  Screwed cast iron water fittings used in a water system shall be cement-mortar lined or galvanized. (3)  Screwed cast iron water fittings shall not be used in a drainage system. Article 7.2.6.5. Ontario […]
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Screwed Malleable Iron Water Fittings

Screwed Malleable Iron Water Fittings (1)  Screwed malleable iron water fittings shall conform to ASME B16.3, “Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300”. (2)  Screwed malleable iron water fittings used in a water system shall be cement-mortar lined or galvanized. (3)  Screwed malleable iron water fittings shall not be used in a drainage system. Article 7.2.6.6. Ontario […]
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Sheet Metal Leaders

Sheet Metal Leaders (1)  A sheet metal leader shall not be used except above ground outside a building. Article 7.2.6.9. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021.
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Showers

Showers (1)  Shower receptors shall be constructed and arranged so that water cannot leak through the walls or floor. (2)  Not more than six shower heads shall be served by a single shower drain. (3)  Where two or more shower heads are served by a shower drain, the floor shall be sloped and the drain located so that […]
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Solder and Fluxes

Solder and Fluxes (1)  Solders for solder joint fittings shall conform to ASTM B32, “Solder Metal” in accordance with the recommended use. (2)  Solders and fluxes having a lead content in excess of 0.2 per cent shall not be used in a potable water system. (3)  Fluxes for soldered joints shall conform to ASTM B813, “Liquid and Paste […]
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