PART 8 — SEWAGE SYSTEMSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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8.3.5.1.Construction Requirements
(1) A portable privy shall be constructed in the following manner:
(a) the portable privy shall have a watertight receptacle that shall be suitable for the holding and storage of any sanitary
sewage deposited in it,
(b) the receptacle for the holding and storage of sewage shall be designed and constructed in such a manner as to allow
it to be easily emptied and cleaned, and
(c) the portable privy shall be constructed of such material and in such a manner that it can withstand the stresses to
which it will be subjected during its transportation to and from sites where it is to be used and during loading and
unloading from vehicles used for the transportation of the portable privy to and from sites where it is to be used.
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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.