The Ontario Building Code | Cast Iron Water Pipe

7.2.6.4. Cast Iron water pipe

(1) Cast iron water pipes shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, "Ductile-Iron pipe, Centrifugally Cast".

(2) mortarp://thehandyforce.com/exterior/" title ="Exterior home repairs in Toronto">cement-mortar lining for cast iron water pipes shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4, "mortarp://thehandyforce.com/exterior/" title ="Exterior home repairs in Toronto">cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron pipe and Fittings".

(3) Cast iron fittings for cast iron or ductile-iron water pipes shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, "Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings".

(4) Rubber gasket joints for cast iron and ductile-iron pressure pipe for water piping shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11, "Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron pressure Pipe and Fittings".

In Plain Language

Cast iron water pipes must conform to the referenced ANSI/AWWA ductile-iron pipe standard, and mortar-lined pipe has additional specific requirements addressing corrosion protection.

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.