The Ontario Building Code | Design, Construction, Installation and Testing

7.2.11.1. design, Construction, installation and Testing

(1) Except as provided in Articles 7.2.11.2. to 7.2.11.4., and 7.3.7.2, the design, construction, installation and testing of fire service mains and water service pipecombined with fire service mains shall be in conformance with nfpa 24, "installation of Private Fire service Mains and Their Appurtenances".

In Plain Language

Except in specific cases referenced elsewhere, the design, construction, installation, and testing of certain plumbing elements must follow the detailed requirements set out in the articles that follow this one.

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.