7.4.10.12.Hydraulic Loads from Fixtures with a Semi-continuous Flow

(1) The hydraulic load from a fixture or equipment that produces a semi-continuous flow shall conform to Table
  7.4.10.12.

                                                          Table 7.4.10.12.
                             Maximum Permitted Hydraulic Load from Fixtures with a Semi-continuous Flow
                                                Forming Part of Sentence 7.4.10.12.(1)

           Nominal Pipe Size of Trap, NPS                      Flow, L/s                         Hydraulic Load, fixture units
                        1½                                   0.000 - 0.090                                    3
                         2                                   0.091 - 0.190                                    6
                         3                                   0.191 - 0.850                                    27
                         4                                   0.851 - 5.700                                   180

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

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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.