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Question: 08-27 Code Section: 7 Date: 9 September 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.9.3. Question: According to 7.4.9.3(3), could you clarify the 600 mm vertical distance required for a standpipe that does not drain to a laundry tray? The Code says it shall be measured 600 mm from the trap weir yet the Appendix drawing shows […]

Question: 06-29 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.7.1(6) Question: Our Public Works Department is concerned about problems they have had while rodding out building sewers from inside a residence when the building drain passes through the foundation wall more than two feet above the basement floor; apparently the rod gets caught on the

Question: 06-34 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.7.2(6) Question: It would appear from the new wording in 7.4.7.2.(6) that manholes are required inside the building where storm drainage piping is 8″ or larger. Would manholes also be required where the storm building drain entered the building 10″ in size and then upstream at

Question: 08-24 Code Section: 7 Date: 18 August 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.6.4 Question: Do fixtures located below the level of the adjoining street fall under “may be subject to backflow”, and according to the OBC would fixtures located below the level of the adjoining street need to be protected from backflow? Interpretation: See Question

Question: 06-32 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.3.1(2); 7.4.3.6 Question submitted: Based on section 7.4.3.1(2) of the 1997 OBC and on section 7.4.3.6 of the 2006 OBC, would the detail of the elevator pit be an approved method of removing fluids from an elevator shaft. The detail is showing a 100 mm pipe