The Ontario Building Code | Macerating Toilet System
7.4.3.5. Macerating Toilet System
(1) A maceration toilet system shall only be installed,
(a) where no connection to a gravity sanitary drainage system is available, and
(b) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
In Plain Language
A macerating toilet system, which grinds waste before pumping it out, can only be installed under specific conditions, such as where gravity connection to a sanitary drain isn't practical.
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.