08-17 Wall macerating toilet

Question: 08-17Code Section: 7Date: 6 July 2008OBC 2006 Reference: 7.2.2.2.(8), 7.4.3.5, 7.5.7.7 (3),
7.4.9.2(4), 7.6.1.5.(1).

Question submitted: What type of Backflow protection would you require on the supply line to this macerating toilet Part #48 – Would it have to meet the requirements for an Air Admittance Valve.

Interpretation:

If the device is CSA certified, it would meet the applicable B45.9 standard on macerating toilets.

Approved at AMES 2008