Copper Tubing (1)  Copper tube in a plumbing system shall,     (a)   be certified to ASTM B88, “Seamless Copper Water Tube”, or     (b)   comply with ASTM B306, “Copper Drainage Tube (DWV)”. (2)  The use of copper tube shall conform to Table 7.2.7.4. Table 7.2.7.4.Permitted Use of Copper Tube and Pipe Forming Part of Sentence 7.2.7.4.(2) Notes […]

Corrosion Protection (1)  Metal pipes in contact with cinders or other corrosive material shall be protected by a heavy coating of bitumen or other corrosion protection. Article 9.31.2.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021

Corrugated Steel Pipe and Couplings (1)  Corrugated steel pipe and couplings shall be certified to CAN/CSA-G401, “Corrugated Steel Pipe Products”. (2)  Corrugated steel pipe shall only be used underground outside a building in a storm drainage system. (3)  Couplings for corrugated steel pipe shall be constructed so that when installed they shall,     (a)   maintain the pipe alignment, […]

CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Solvent Cements (1)  CPVC hot and cold water pipe, fittings and solvent cements shall be certified to CSA B137.6, “Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (CPVC) Pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems”.     (2)  The design temperature and design pressure of a CPVC piping system shall conform to Table 7.2.5.9. Article 7.2.5.9. […]

Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings (1)  Cross-linked polyethylene pipe and its associated fittings used in hot and cold potable water systems shall be certified to CSA B137.5, “Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Systems for Pressure Applications”. Article 7.2.5.7. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021.

Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene Composite Pipe and Fittings (1)  PEX/AL/PEX composite pipe and fittings used for potable water systems shall conform to CSA B137.10, “Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems”. Article 7.2.5.14. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021.

Direct Flush Valves (1)  Every direct flush valve shall,     (a)   open fully and close positively under service pressure,     (b)   complete its cycle of operation automatically,     (c)   be provided with a means of regulating the volume of water that it discharges, and     (d)   be provided with a vacuum breaker unless the fixture is […]