The Ontario Building Code | Drainage Disposal
9.14.5.1. drainage Disposal
(1) foundation drains shall drain to a sewer, drainage ditch or dry well.
In Plain Language
Foundation drainage water must be disposed of as set out in this article, directing it to an appropriate outlet such as a storm sewer, ditch, or dry well.
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.