The Ontario Building Code | Catch Basin
9.14.6.4. Catch Basin
(1) Where runoff water from a driveway is likely to accumulate or enter a garage, a catch basin shall be installed to provide adequate drainage.
In Plain Language
A catch basin, where used to collect surface drainage, 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.