Part 7: Plumbing and Part 8: Sewage Systems
Sentence 7.2.3.2.(4) - Interceptors
New
New CSA B481.0 and CSA B481.3, have been added to govern the selection and installation of grease interceptors.
Article 7.2.5.1. - Asbestos-Cement Drainage Pipe and Fittings
Deletion
Reference standards related to asbestos-cement drainage pipe and fittings have been deleted.
Sentence 7.2.5.9.(2) - CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Solvent Cements
New
A new Table 7.2.5.9. has been added to provide the maximum permitted pressure for CPVC piping at various temperature ranges.
Clause 7.2.5.10.(1)(g.1) - Plastic Pipe, Fittings and Solvent Cement Used Underground
New
A new standard CAN/CSA-B182.8 has been added to permit the use of profile polyethylene storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings.
Sentence 7.2.6.1.(3) - Cast Iron Drainage and Vent Pipe and Fittings
New
A new standard CAN/CSA-B70.1 regarding cast iron frames and covers for maintenance holes has been added.
Article 7.2.6.2. - Cast Iron Fittings for Asbestos-Cement Drainage Pipe
Deletion
The reference standard for cast iron fittings used with asbestos-cement piping has been deleted.
Articles 7.2.6.10. to 7.2.6.15. and 7.3.2.8. - Stainless Steel Pipes, Tubes, Joints, Fittings and Flanges
New
The use of stainless steel tubes and pipes is now addressed through reference to new stainless steel standards.
Sentence 7.2.7.4.(5) - Copper Tube
New
A new limitation has been added to prohibit the use of copper tube in fixture drain pipes or a portion of the vent pipe serving urinals.
Clause 7.2.10.2.(1)(a) - Screws, Bolts, Nuts and Washers
New
The method of installing water closets has been modified to allow for direct attachment to the floor flange.
Sentences 7.3.3.8.(1) and (4) - Connection of Floor Outlet Fixtures
New
Other means of connections to fixture drains are permitted and require that every floor flange and fixture be securely set on a firm base and fastened to the floor or trap flange of the fixture.
Sentence 7.3.4.3.(2) - Insulation of Support
New
This provision introduces new installation requirements for hangers or supports for stainless steel piping.
Clause 7.3.4.5.(2)(d) - Support for Horizontal Asbestos-Cement Piping
Deletion
Horizontal piping support for asbestos-cement drainage pipe have been deleted.
Clause 7.3.4.5.(2)(m) - Support for Horizontal Piping
New
New requirements for horizontal piping support for stainless steel pipes and tubes have been introduced.
Sentence 7.5.5.5.(2) - Provision for Future Installations
Clarification
The revision replaces the word “house” with “building”, since this requirement is applicable to all buildings.
Sentence 7.5.9.1.(1) - Air Admittance Valve as a Vent Terminal
New
The use of air admittance valves has been expanded to also allow dual vents.
Sentences 7.6.2.10.(1) and (4) - Vacuum Breakers and Flood Levels
New
Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breakers have been added.
Table 7.6.4.1. - Water Supply Fittings
New
Permitted maximum flow rates for lavatory faucets in residential and other occupancies have been reduced.
Sentences 7.6.4.1.(3) to (5) - Water Supply Fittings
New
Lavatories and showers for public use are now required to be equipped with an automatic shut-off when they are not in use.
Sentences 7.6.5.2.(2) to (4) - Showers
New
Thermal shock requirements for shower supply fittings have been introduced.
Sentence 8.7.3.2.(1) - Absorption Trenches
New
The centreline distances between absorption trenches have been changed for certain types of leaching chambers. This change came into effect on May 2, 2019.