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 9.14.5.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.