In Plain Language

Window wells, the excavated areas around below-grade windows, must be drained as set out in this article, preventing them from collecting water that could leak into the basement.

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.