Floor Flanges Specifications

Floor Flanges Specifications (1)  Brass floor flanges shall be certified to CSA B158.1, “Cast Brass Solder Joint Drainage, Waste and Vent Fittings”. (2)  ABS floor flanges shall be certified to CAN/CSA-B181.1, “Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Pipe Fittings”. (3)  PVC floor flanges shall be certified to CAN/CSA-B181.2, “Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (CPVC) Drain, Waste, […]
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Framing for Plumbing systems

Framing for Plumbing systems The installation of the plumbing system usually begins after the framing is complete. The initial work is called “roughing-in” and includes installing plumbing vents and drains and all hot and cold water piping that will be enclosed in the walls and ceilings and under the basement floor. Since the bathtub must […]
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Identification and Certification Plumbing Component

Identification and Certification Plumbing Component (1)  Every length of pipe and every fitting shall have cast, stamped or indelibly marked on it the maker’s name or mark and the weight or class or quality of the product, or it shall be marked in accordance with the relevant standard, and such markings shall be visible after installation. […]
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Indirect Connections

Indirect Connections (1)  Where a fixture or device is indirectly connected, the connections shall be made by terminating the fixture drain above the flood level rim of a directly connected fixture to form an air break. (2)  The size of the air break shall be at least 25 mm. Article 7.3.3.11. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published […]
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Interceptors

Interceptors (1)  Every interceptor shall be designed so that it can be readily cleaned.     (2)  Every grease interceptor shall be designed so that it does not become air bound.     (3)  Where a grease interceptor is required by Sentence 7.4.4.3.(1), the interceptor shall conform to,     (a)   CSA B481.1, “Testing and Rating of Grease Interceptors Using Lard”, […]
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Lead Waste Pipe and Fittings

Lead Waste Pipe and Fittings (1)  Lead waste pipe and fittings shall not be used in a water system or for a building sewer. (2)  When there is a change in size of a lead closet bend, the change shall be in the vertical section of the bend or made in such a manner that there shall […]
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Length of Trap Arm (Plumbing)

Length of Trap Arm Table 7.5.6.3. Forming Part of Sentence 7.5.6.3.(4) Table 7.5.6.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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