Question: 05-17 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: Housing project has no sanitary services. However, they do have storm sewers. According to Sentence 9.31.4.4.(1) a floor drain shall be installed in a basement forming part of a dwelling, Sentence (3) states that where gravity drainage to the sanitary is not possible the floor …
Question: 04-52 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: There are 2 storm sewer systems on this property, the first being on the property for site drainage (storm retention) and the second system is for the building.1. is this plumbing?2. definition of storm?3. is a permit required?4. who looks after this? Interpretation:(O. Reg. 403/97) …
Question: 04-47 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: The storm building drain is 24″ in diameter and serviced with 4″ cleanouts. Can the fitting at the building drain that connects the cleanout to the drain be a tee or must it be a wye ? (fitting would be 24″ X 24″ X 4″) …
Question: 08-29 Code Section: 7 Date: 23 October 2007 OBC 2006 Reference: 1.4.1.2., 7.2.1.3.(1), 7.2.6.1.(1) Question: Are roof drains required to conform or comply to any written standard? Interpretation: 1.4.1.2 – Roof Drain means a fitting or device installed in a roof. The next step would be to determine the material of the roof drain. …
Question: 13-19 Code Section: 7 Date: 5 September 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: Hoping for some input on an install regarding RWL’S. The piping comes down thru the building and exits about 2 ft. above grade onto the ground where it is to flow to a C.B. about 20 ft away. The C.B. terminates at …
