12.3.1.1.

Effective Date

(1) This Regulation comes into force on the 6th day of April, 1998.

Appendix A

Appendix A to this document is included for explanatory purposes only and does
not form part of the requirements. The bold-face reference numbers that introduce
each item apply to the requirements in the Code.

Symbols and Abbreviations

The following symbols and abbreviations are used in the diagrams of Appendix A.

BG Bathroom group

BT Bathtub

CO Cleanout

DF Drinking fountain

F.A.I. Fresh air inlet

FD Floor drain

KS Kitchen sink

LAV Lavatory

LT Laundry tray

WC Water closet
A-1.1.3.2. Plumbing System.

The definition of plumbing is defined in the current Building Code Act, 1992. Each of the
three systems appearing in Part 1 definition are themselves defined, with the end result
that plumbing system encompasses all elements.

Other piping systems as listed below are excluded from plumbing system since the
definition of water system limits the system to the point of juncture with outlets, fixtures,
etc. Similarily, a drainage system starts at the fixture or plumbing appliance it drains.

Plumbing system means a system of connected piping, fittings, valves, equipment,

fixtures and appurtenances contained in plumbing, but does not include
(a) a system of piping,
(i) for space heating in which water is used as a medium to transfer
heat,
(ii) in which liquids or vapours are circulated for the purpose of
cooling or refrigeration,
(iii) through which air is passed for the purpose of controlling the
temperature, humidity or motion of air passing through the system,
(iv) that conveys water for the purpose of providing water or nutrients
to the soil,
(v) that conveys water for the purpose of landscaping or for the care
of animals, birds or fish,
(vi) that transmits force by means of water or by means of a liquid
other than water in which water is used for cooling,
(vii) that conveys liquids for the purpose of melting ice or snow, or
(viii) that uses water in the conveyance of flammable gas or fuel; or
(b) a well, a well pump installed for the purpose of conveying water from a
well, a pressure tank and pump if the tank and pump are combined as a
unit, the piping between any well pump and the well, the piping between a
well pump and a pressure tank that is installed separate from the pump and
the connection of the piping to such pressure tank, and when there is no
well pump, any piping connected to the well for a distance of three feet
from the outside of the well.

BACKFLOW PREVENTER

Normal Flow - Checks Open - Vent Closed

With flow through valve, primary check (1) opens away from diaphragm seal (2).
Atmospheric vent remains closed by deflection of diaphragm seal (2). Secondary check
(4) opens away from downstream seat (5) permitting flow of water through valve.

Negative Supply Pressure - Checks Closed - Vent Open

With a back-siphonage condition created, secondary check (4) seals tightly against
downstream seat (5). Primary check (1) seals tightly against diaphragm (2). Atmospheric
vent (3) is now open permitting air to enter air break chamber. In the event of fouling of
downstream check valve, leakage would be vented to atmosphere through the vent port
thereby safeguarding the potable water system from contamination.

BACK-SIPHONAGE PREVENTER
 a) Normal operation with valve open.

b) Backflow condition with valve closed.

BACK - SIPHONAGE
This diagram shows a situation common in older buildings. If the bathtub is filled to a
level above the faucet outlet, or if the flush valve of the water closet is faulty, and if the
drinking fountain outlet is open on the lower floor, water can be drawn (siphoned) from
the bathtub or the water closet into the water system when the pressure in the water
system is low or the water supply has been shut off.

BRANCH VENT
 DEVELOPED LENGTH

Developed length means the length along the centre line of the pipe and fittings.

(a)

Developed length equals a + b + c

(b)
 Developed length equals a + b + c

DRAINAGE AND VENTING SYSTEMS

FIXTURE DRAIN AND FIXTURE OUTLET PIPE

HEADER
Although a header is similar to a branch vent, it serves the special purpose of connecting
the tops of stack vents or vent stacks. Use Table 7.4.10.5.B. for sizing.

NOMINALLY HORIZONTAL AND NOMINALLY VERTICAL

OFFSET
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Appendix B

Imperial Conversions of Metric Values

Imperial conversions may be determined using the factors listed below.

Conversion Factors
to Convert to Multiply by
 °C °F 1.8 and add 32

g oz 0.0353

g lb 0.0022

kg lb 2.2046

kg/m2 lb/ft2 0.20481

kPa lb/in2 0.14503

kPa lb/ft2 20.885

L gal (Imp) 0.21997

L gal (US) 0.26417

L/m2 gal/ft2 (Imp) 0.02044

L/s* gal/min (Imp) 13.198

L/s* gal/min (US) 15.850

L/s** ft3/min 2.1189

L/s•m cfm/ft 0.64584

L/s•m2 cfm/ft2 0.19685

lx ft-candle 0.09290

mm in 0.03937

m ft 3.2808

m2 ft2 10.764

m3 ft3 35.315

m3/h ft3/min 0.58857

m/s ft/min 196.85

MJ Btu 947.82

m2•°C/W (RSI) ft2 •h•°F/Btu (R) 5.6785

N lbf 0.22481

ng/Pa•s•m2 perms 0.01741

W Btu/h 3.4122
Column 1 2 3
Notes: * liquid volume flowrate
** air volume flowrate

Section 7.1. General

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7.1.3. Definitions

This definition of plumbing has been defined in the current Ontario Building Code Act.
Each of the three systems appearing in the definition are themselves defined, with the end
result that plumbing system encompasses all elements.

Other piping systems as listed below are excluded from plumbing system since the
definition of water system limits the system to the point of juncture with outlets, fixtures,
etc. Similarly, a drainage system starts at the fixture or plumbing appliance it drains.

Plumbing system does not include,

(a) a system of piping,

(i) for space heating in which non potable water is used as a medium to transfer heat,

(ii) in which liquids or vapours are circulted for the purpose of cooling or refrigeration,

(iii) through which air is passed for the purpose of controlling the temperature, humidity
or motion of air passing through the system,

(iv) except for a fire service main, piping that conveys water primarily for the purpose of
fire control,

(v) that conveys water for the purpose of providing water or nutrients to the soil,

(vi) that conveys water for the purpose of landscaping or for the care of animals, birds or
fish,

(vii) that transmits force by means of water or by means of a liquid other than water in
which water is used for cooling,

(viii) that conveys liquids for the purpose of melting ice or snow, or
(ix) that uses water in the conveyance of flammable gas or fuel; or

(b) a well, a well pump installed for the purpose of conveying water from a well, a
pressure tank and pump if the tank and pump are combined as a unit, the piping between
any well pump and the well, the piping between a well pump and a pressure tank that is
installed separate from the pump and the connection of the piping to such pressure tank,
and when there is no well pump, any piping connected to the well for a distance of three
feet from the outside of the well.

Symbols and Abbreviations

The following symbols and abbreviations are used in the following illustrated diagrams:

BG Bathroom group

BT Bathtub

CO Cleanout

DF Drinking fountain

F.A.I. Fresh air inlet

FD Floor drain

KS Kitchen sink

LAV Lavatory

LT Laundry tray

WC Water closet
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7.1.6.4. Service Piping

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Section 7.2. Material and Equipment

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7.2.3. Traps and Interceptors

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7.2.3.1.(3) & (4) Prohibited Traps

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7.2.4. Pipe Fittings

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7.2.4.1.(1) & (2) Pipe Fitting

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7.2.4.2.(2)(a) & (b) Sanitary Fittings In Drainage Systems

Iobc00167
7.2.5. Non-Metallic Pipe and Fittings

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7.2.5. Summary Of Pipe And Fittings Applications

7.2.5. to 7.2.7.
7.2.10. Miscellaneous Materials

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7.2.10.7. Pressure Balanced Shower Controls

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7.2.11. Water Service Pipes and Fire Service Mains

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7.2.11.1. Water Service Pipes And Fire Service Mains

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Section 7.3. Piping

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7.3.3. Joints and Connections

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7.3.3.12. Air Break

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7.3.4. Support of Piping

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7.3.4.6. Underground Piping

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7.3.5. Protection of Piping

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7.3.5.1. Backfilling Of Pipe Trench

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7.3.5.2. Protection Of Underground Non-Metallic Pipes

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Section 7.4. Drainage System

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7.4.2. Connections to Drainage Systems

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7.4.2.1. Connection To Drainage System

7.4.4. Treatment of Sewage and Wastes

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7.4.4.3. Grease Interceptor's Flow Rate

To calculate the grease interceptor’s flow rate, summarize all fixtures volume and add the
pumped discharge (l/s), if any.

For 120 seconds drain down time, divide summarized flow rate by 2 and add pumped
discharge (l/s), if any.

Sample:Fixture #1, 1200mmx600mmx450mm=324,000,000 mm³

Or 324 liters

Fixture #2, 1600mmx800mmx500mm=640,000,000 mm³

Or 640 liters

Flow rate for 60 seconds drain down time, zero pumped discharge;

Fixture #1 3.75+0.25+0.05=4.05 l/s

Fixture #2 7.5+0.5=8 l/s

Total flow rate; 12.05 l/s

Total flow rate for 120 seconds (2 min.) drain down time;12.05/2=6.25 l/s

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7.4.5. Traps

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7.4.5.1. Trapping Of Sinks And Laundry Trays

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7.4.5.3. Subsoil Drainage Connection

.4.5.4. Location of Building Trap
Iobc00181
7.4.5.5.(1) Maintaining Trap
Seals
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7.4.6. Arrangement of Drainage Piping

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7.4.6.3.(1) to (7) Piping at Sump

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7.4.7. Cleanouts

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7.4.7.1.(9) Cleanouts For Food Display Drip Pipes
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7.4.7.4. Angle Of Connections To Clean-Outs

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7.4.10. Hydraulic Loads

7.4.10. Probable Drainage Rate

Expansion of Table 7.4.10.3.B.

Forming part of Sentences 7.4.10.3.(3) , 7.4.10.4.(1) and 7.4.10.5.(3)

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Section 7.5. Venting Systems

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7.5.1. Vent Pipes for Traps

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7.5.1.1. Vent Pipes For Traps

7.5.1.1.(2)
7.5.1.1.(3)

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7.5.2. Stack Venting Modified Stack Venting, Circuit Venting and Relief Venting

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7.5.2.1. Modified Stack Venting
7.5.2.2.(1) & (2) Circuit Vent
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7.5.4. Miscellaneous Vent Pipes

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7.5.4.4. Connection to a Neutralizer or Diluting Tank

Iobc00190
7.5.5. Arrangement of Vent Pipes

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7.5.5.2.(2) Vent Pipe Connection

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7.5.5.3. Location Of Vent Pipes

7.5.5.3.(1)(c)

7.5.5.3.(1) (a) (i), (ii) & (b)

7.5.5.3.(2)
7.5.7. Sizing of Vent Pipes

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7.5.7.1. Sizing Of Vent Pipes And Wet Vents

7.5.7.1.(1)
7.5.7.1.(2)
Iobc00193

Section 7.6. Potable Water Systems

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7.6.2. Protection from Contamination

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7.6.2.4. Air Gap

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Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings

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Section 9.1. General

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9.1.1. Scope

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9.1.1.1. SCOPE

This Article refers the Code user to Section 2.1 for a description of the scope of Part 9.

Part 1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS and Part 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS apply to

all buildings, including those within the scope of Part 9 (see 2.1.1).

Part 9 GOVERNS the design and construction of buildings used or intended for the
following occupancies (see 2.1.1.3.(1) ).

- Group C, residential occupancies,

- Group D, business and personal services occupancies,

- Group E, mercantile occupancies, and

- Group F, Division 2 and 3, medium and low hazard industrial occupancies,

provided that the buildings for such occupancies do not exceed 3 storeys in building
height or 600 m² in building area. Other parts of the Building Code must be used if either
the height or the area exceeds one or both of these limits.

Part 9 of the Building Code DOES NOT GOVERN the design and construction of
buildings that:

- exceed 3 storeys in building height,

- have a building area exceeding 600 m², or

- are used for Group A assembly, Group B care and detention or Group F Division 1 high
hazard industrial occupancies.

In addition, there are more than 50 instances when other Parts of the Building Code
govern, rather than Part 9 HOUSING & SMALL BUILDINGS. Each of these is noted
later in this Guide to Part 9 of the Building Code, in the order in which they appear in the
Code.

Subsection 9.10.2 provides additional information to aid in the classification of buildings,

or parts of buildings. These descriptions should be read with the definitions of the
occupancies in Part 1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS.

Professional Design and General Review

Subsections 2.3.1. and 2.3.2. of the Ontario Building Code have been amended to reflect
the changes incorporated in the Architects Act and the Professional Engineers Act. These
Acts were proclaimed effective September 1, 1984. The Acts and the Code now permit
all buildings, with exception of those which are assembly or institutional occupancy,
which do not exceed 600 m² in gross area or three storeys in building height to be
designed by non-professionals. Single family and semi-detached dwellings may also be
designed by non-professionals where such buildings do not exceed 3 storeys in building
height. Table 2.3.1.1(4), forming part of Subsection 2.3.1. , provides a concise summary
of which buildings, as constructed, enlarged or altered, require professional involvement
by architects and professional engineers.

Mobile Homes and Park Model Trailers

Provided mobile homes comply with either of the 2 industry standards referenced in
2.1.1.4.(2). Park model trailers comply to industry standard referenced in Article 9.39.1.1.
(see following excerpts), their superstructures need not comply with the Building Code.
However, there must be compliance with requirements in Part 9 of the Building Code for:

- crawl spaces (see 9.18)

- basements or cellars (see Part 1 - definitions; 9.10.8.8. - crawl space; 9.10.4.3. -

basement as a storage garage)

- smoke alarms ( 9.10.18)

- stairs (see 9.8)

- headroom (see Table 9.5.3.1. - room heights; Article 9.8.3.4. - stairs; Article 9.8.4.4. -
landings)

- plumbing facilities (see 9.31)

- plumbing - Part 7

- heating (see 9.33)

- drainage (see 9.14 - drainage; 9.18 - crawl spaces; 9.26.18 - downspouts and roof
drains)

- chimneys (see 9.21.1.3. )

- garages and carports (see 9.35)

- electrical facilities (see 9.34.2. - outlets; 9.34.4. - service entrance requirements; Table
9.34.2.7. - lighting levels)

Excerpts From Mobile Home Standards

The title of CAN/CSA Standard Z240.2.1. is "Structural Requirements for Mobile

Homes". It is a manufacturer's standard with the following scope;

- the minimum requirements for materials, products, equipment and workmanship needed
to ensure that mobile homes will provide adequate:

- structural strength and rigidity

- protection against corrosion, decay, insects, and other similar destructive forces

- fire resistance protection to the elements against the hazards of fire.

Units that comply with the requirements shall not be acceptable if they are found, when
examined and tested (in accordance with the standard) to have additional features that
reduce the degree of protection contemplated by this standard.

The CAN/CSA Standard Z240.2.1. requires that each mobile home be marked in accord
with CAN/CSA Z240.0.1.

The CAN/CSA Standard Z-240.0.1. is a manufacturer's standard covering the following;

- the definition of the term mobile home as used in the CAN/CSA Z240 Series on Mobile
Homes.

- requirements of a general nature which apply to the other Standards in the Z240 Series.

DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply in this Standard and each of the standards of the Z240
Series on Mobile Homes:
Certification agency means a nationally recognized testing and certification agency
acceptable to the regulating authority.

Mobile home means a transportable, single or multiple section single family dwelling of
residential occupancy and conforming to the CAN/CSA Z240 Series of Standards at time
of manufacture. It is ready for occupancy upon completion of set-up in accordance with
required factory recommended installation details;

Quality program means the procedures and activities that have actually been
implemented to achieve the purpose of the quality system;

Quality system means the documented procedures and organizational structure devised to
control the conformance of a product or service to specified requirements, and to provide
evidence of such conformance.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobile homes shall conform in all respects to the Z240 Series of Standards and shall be
complete structurally with the entire plumbing, electrical and heating services installed.
Homes designed for basement installation shall be considered as manufactured homes
and shall comply with the National Building Code of Canada. (Refer to CSA Standard
A277, Procedure for Certification of Factory Built Houses.)

Note:

Reference should be made to the individual Standards in the Z240 Series for details.

Plants producing mobile homes shall have in place a plant quality program as described
in CSA Standard A277, Procedure for Certification of Factory Built Houses.

MARKING*

*For warning labels, reference must be made to the individual standards.

The following information shall be marked in English and French in a permanent and
readily visible manner in the interior of the mobile home:

- The manufacturer's name and address;

- The model;

- Serial number;

- Year of manufacture;
- Gross vehicle weight rating;

- Vertical tongue load range;

- Recommended tire size(s) and cold inflation pressure for each tire size;

- Ground snow load and roof design snow load;

- The thermal resistance of insulation and the outside design temperature used in the heat
loss calculations;

- A list of the appliances factory installed in the unit showing make and model and type
of energy used (oil, gas, electric, wood);

- Complete electrical rating (voltage, frequency, input current).

Each mobile home unit shall have a permanent plate of brass, stainless steel, anodized
aluminum or the equivalent, permanently attached on the outside of the exterior wall, on
which shall appear the following:

- The manufacturer's name and address;

- The model number;

- Serial number.

In addition to the exterior plate, a permanent visible marking in English and French shall
appear on the front crossmember with the wording: "Information on this unit appears in
the Technical Data Sheet inside the unit"

Instructions shall be provided with each mobile home indicating maximum pier loading
and spacings. The instructions shall also give details on the use of top blocking plates, for
the purpose of distributing pier load. The manufacturer is encouraged to provide any
additional information on the blocking procedure best suited for the mobile home.

The manufacturer shall provide printed anchorage instructions specifying the location and
required capacity of anchorage devices.

Detailed instructions pertaining to items to be installed or completed on site shall be

provided. In the case of a mobile home made up of more than one section, the
instructions shall also show the method of maintaining the integrity of the vapour barrier
at the joints between each section.

CAN/CSA STANDARD Z240.8.1. "LIGHT DUTY WINDOWS"

This is a manufacturer's standard that includes test requirements pertaining to air leakage,
structural performance under wind and water penetration of the windows.

The standard applies to windows manufactured and supplied primarily for use in mobile
homes.
Each window is required to show the manufacturer's name, tradename or trademark,
model number or other model identification and date coding.

Buildings may also be manufactured to comply with CSA Standard A277. If so, they
should satisfy Building Code requirements.