The Ontario Building Code | Drainage
3.1.18.1. drainage
(1) The building shall be located and the building site graded so that water will not accumulate at or near the building and will not adversely affect any adjacent properties.
3.1.19. Above Ground Electrical Conductors
In Plain Language
Buildings must be sited and graded so water doesn't pool at or near the structure and doesn't create problems for neighbouring properties.
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.