PART 7 — PLUMBINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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7.5.7.7.Vents for Sewage Sumps, Neutralizing and Dilution Tanks, and
Macerating Toilet Systems
(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), the minimum nominal pipe size of the vent pipe for a sewage sump or
neutralizing or dilution tank shall be one NPS smaller than the NPS of the largest branch or fixture drain draining to the
sump.
(2) The nominal pipe size of every vent pipe for a sewage sump or neutralizing or dilution tank shall be not less than
NPS 2, but need not be greater than NPS 4.
(3) The nominal pipe size of a vent pipe for a macerating toilet system with a sump shall be not less than NPS 1½.
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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.