The Ontario Building Code | Outlets
7.7.3.2. outlets
(1) Except as permitted in Sentence 7.1.5.3.(3), an outlet from a non-potable water system shall not be located where it can discharge into,
(a) a sink or lavatory,
(b) a fixtureinto which an outlet from a potable water system is discharged, or
(c) a fixturethat is used for a purpose related to the preparation, handling or dispensing of food, drink or products that are intended for human consumption.
7.7.4. Non-Potable water Systems for Re-use Purposes
In Plain Language
Outlets on non-potable water systems must meet the requirements set out in this article, typically including features that discourage accidental use as a drinking water source.
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.