PART 7 — PLUMBINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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7.6.4.1.Water Supply Fittings
(1) Each lavatory in a washroom with fixtures for public use shall be equipped with a device capable of automatically
shutting off the flow of water when the lavatory is not in use. (See Note A-7.6.4.1.(1) and (3))
(2) An automatic compensating valve serving an individual shower head shall have a manufacturer’s minimum-rated
water flow rate equal to or less than the shower head it serves. (See Note A-7.6.4.1.(2))
(3) Where multiple shower heads installed in a public showering facility are served by one temperature control, each
shower head shall be equipped with a device capable of automatically shutting off the flow of water when the shower
head is not in use. (See Note A-7.6.4.1.(1) and (3))
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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.