The Ontario Building Code | CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Solvent Cements
7.2.5.9. Cpvc pipe, Fittings and Solvent cements
(1) Cpvc hot and cold water pipe, fittings and solvent cements shall be certified to CAN/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 CAN/CSA-B137.6, "Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (Cpvc) pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Hot and Cold water Distribution Systems".
In Plain Language
CPVC hot and cold water pipe, fittings, and solvent cements must be certified to the referenced material standards, covering this heat-tolerant variant of PVC piping commonly used for hot water lines.
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.