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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.