Backwater Valves
Backwater valves as part of a basement flood plan: the normally open rule, permits, rebates and what a valve does not stop
Does a backwater valve need a clean-out access in an Orleans basement?
The City of Ottawa's backwater valve page says the valve must be located within the dwelling unit and accessible for inspection and maintenance....
Should a backwater valve be part of a basement waterproofing plan in Ottawa?
A backwater valve and basement waterproofing address different ways water gets into a basement, so whether a valve belongs in your plan depends on...
Who maintains a backwater valve in an Ottawa home?
The owner of the home is responsible for maintaining a backwater valve, to the manufacturer's directions. Ontario's Building Code (7.4.6.4) requires...
Who pays to clear a blocked sewer lateral in Orleans?
The homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the property line; the City of Ottawa is responsible from the property line to...