PART 7 — PLUMBINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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7.2.2.3.Showers
(1) Shower receptors shall be constructed and arranged so that water cannot leak through the walls or floor. (See Note
A-7.2.2.3.(1))
(2) Not more than 6 shower heads shall be served by a single shower drain.
(3) Where 2 or more shower heads are served by a shower drain, the floor shall be sloped and the drain located so that
water from one head cannot flow over the area that serves another head.
(4) Except for column showers, when a battery of shower heads is installed, the horizontal distance between 2 adjacent
shower heads shall be not less than 750 mm.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.