In Plain Language

Where a floor drain is installed in an elevator pit, it must be installed in accordance with the referenced elevator safety requirements, since an improperly connected drain could let sewer gas or water into the shaft.

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.