In Plain Language

Water closets need a shut-off valve arrangement meeting the specific requirements in this article, letting an individual fixture be serviced without affecting the rest of the building's water supply.

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.