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).