The Ontario Building Code | Sump Pits
9.14.5.2. Sump Pits
(1) Where gravity drainage is not practical, a covered sump with an automatic pump shall be installed to discharge the water into a sewer, drainage ditch or dry well.
(2) Covers for sump pits shall be,
(a) designed to resist removal by children, and
(b) sealed in accordance with Sentence 9.25.3.3.(16).
In Plain Language
Sump pits, used to collect drainage water for pumping, must meet the requirements set out in this article.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.