7.2.5.15.Polyethylene of Raised Temperature Tube and Fittings

(1) Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tube and manufacturer-approved fittings used in hot and cold potable
     water systems shall conform to CSA B137.18, “Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for
     pressure applications.” (See Note A-7.2.5.15.(1))

     (2) The use of PE-RT tube shall conform to Table 7.2.5.15.

                                                      Table 7.2.5.15.
                            Permitted Uses of Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tube
                                            Forming Part of Sentence 7.2.5.15.(2)

                                                                 Plumbing Purposes(1)
     Type of          Drainage System                             Venting System                Potable Water System
      Tube                                      Building
                Aboveground Underground                        Above-     Under-                           Under       Outside
                                                 Sewer                                  Cold    Hot
               inside building under building                  ground     ground                          building     building
     PE-RT           N               N             N             N           N           P         P         P            P

Notes to Table 7.2.5.15.:
(1) P = permitted and N = not permitted.

This provision includes a table — formatting is preserved from the source; refer to the official code for the authoritative layout.

← Previous7.2.5.14. Polypropylene Pipe and Fittings Next →7.2.5.16. Cellular Core PVC Pipe and Fittings

Understand this provision in seconds

BUILDAiD Assist explains any article of the building code in plain English — with exact citations, exceptions and related requirements.

Try BUILDAiD Beta

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.