The Ontario Building Code | General
8.9.3.2. General
(1) Every sewage system shall be maintained so that,
(a) the constructionof the sewage system remains in accordance with,
(i) the basis on which the construction and use of the sewage system was approved or required under the Act or predecessor legislation, as the case may be, and
(ii) the requirements of the manufacturer of the sewage system, and
(b) all components of the sewage system function in their intended manner.
(2) The land in the vicinity of a sewage systemshall be maintained in a condition that will not cause damage to, or impair the functioning of, the sewage system.
In Plain Language
This article sets general requirements for maintaining a further private sewage system class or component addressed in this Subsection.
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.