PART 7 — PLUMBINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

7.7.1.4.Location of Outlets

(1) Except as permitted in Sentence 7.1.5.3.(3), an outlet from a non-potable water system shall not be located where it can discharge into, (0.a) a sink or lavatory, (a) a fixture into which an outlet from a potable water system is discharged, or (b) a fixture that is used for a purpose related to the preparation, handling or dispensing of food, drink or products that are intended for human consumption.

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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.