The Ontario Building Code | Sizing of Holding Tanks
8.8.2.2. Sizing of Holding Tanks
(1) All holding tanks used in residential dwellings shall have a minimum 7 day holding capacity based on the total daily design sanitary sewage flow.
Section 8.9. Operation and Maintenance
8.9.1. General
In Plain Language
Holding tanks must be sized according to the requirements in this article, ensuring adequate capacity between pump-outs based on the building's anticipated sewage flow.
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.