Words and Expressions

(1)Absorption trench means an excavation in soil, as defined in Part 8 of Division B, or in leaching bed fill, being part of a leaching bed, in which a distribution pipe or leaching chamber is laid that allows infiltration of the effluent into the soil, as defined in Part 8 of Division B, or leaching bed fill. Acceptable solution means a requirement stated in Parts 2 to 12 of Division B. Accessible means, when applied to a fixture, connection, plumbing appliance, valve, cleanout or equipment, to be accessible with or without having to first remove an access panel, door or similar obstruction, but a fixture, connection, plumbing appliance, valve, cleanout or equipment is not accessible if access can be gained only by cutting or breaking materials. Access to exit means that part of a means of egress within a floor area that provides access to an exit serving the floor area. Adaptable seating means a fixed seat or seats designed to facilitate a side transfer from a wheelchair. (See Note A-1.4.1.2.(1)) Additional circuit vent means a vent pipe that is installed between a circuit vent and a relief vent to provide additional air circulation. Adfreezing means the adhesion of soil to a foundation unit resulting from the freezing of soil water. (Also referred to as "frost grip.") Agricultural occupancy (Group G) means the occupancy of a building or part thereof that is located on land that is associated with and devoted to the practice of farming, and is used for the purpose of producing crops, raising farm animals, or preparing, marketing, storing or processing agricultural products. (See Note A-1.4.1.2.(1)) Agricultural occupancy with no human occupants (Group G, Division 4) means an agricultural occupancy that is not intended to be occupied by persons under normal use and is generally used for the storage of agricultural materials and by-products. (See Note A-1.4.1.2.(1)) Air admittance valve means a one-way valve designed to allow air to enter the drainage system when the pressure in the plumbing system is less than the atmospheric pressure. Air barrier system means the assembly installed to provide a continuous barrier to the movement of air. Air break means the unobstructed vertical distance between the lowest point of an indirectly connected waste pipe and the flood level rim of the fixture into which it discharges. Air-conditioning means the process of treating air in a space to control simultaneously its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to meet the comfort requirements of the occupants of the space. Air gap means the unobstructed vertical distance through air between the lowest point of a water supply outlet and the flood level rim of the fixture or device into which the outlet discharges. Air-supported structure means a structure consisting of a pliable membrane that achieves and maintains its shape and support by internal air pressure. Alarm signal means an audible signal transmitted throughout a zone or zones or throughout a building to advise occupants that a fire emergency exists. Alert signal means an audible signal to advise designated persons of a fire emergency. Allowable bearing pressure means the maximum pressure that may be safely applied to a soil or rock by the foundation unit considered in design under expected loading and subsurface conditions. Allowable load means the maximum load that may be safely applied to a foundation unit considered in design under expected loading and subsurface conditions. Alloyed zinc means an alloy of zinc having the corrosion resistance and physical properties of an alloy containing 0.15% titanium, 0.74% copper and 99.11% zinc, and so tempered as to be capable of being formed into the shape required for a watertight joint. Alternative solution means a substitute for an acceptable solution. Apparent sound transmission class (ASTC) means a single number rating of the airborne sound attenuation of building assemblies separating two adjoining spaces, taking into account both the direct and flanking sound transmission paths. (See Note A-1.4.1.2.(1)) (See also Note A-9.11. of Division B) Appliance means a device to convert fuel into energy and includes all components, controls, wiring and piping required to be part of the device by the applicable standard referred to in this Code. Architect means the holder of a licence, a certificate of practice or a temporary licence under the Architects Act. Area affected by a significant drinking water threat means an area described in Clause 1.10.2.3.(2)(b) of Division C. Artesian groundwater means a confined body of water under pressure in the ground. As constructed plans means construction plans and specifications that show the building and the location of the building on the property as the building has been constructed. Assembly occupancy (Group A) means the occupancy or the use of a building or part thereof by a gathering of persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or like purposes, or for the consumption of food or drink. Attic or roof space means the space between the roof and the ceiling of the top storey or between a dwarf wall and a sloping roof. Auxiliary water supply means, when applied to premises, any water supply on or available to the premises other than the primary potable water supply for the premises. Backflow means a flowing back or reversal of the normal direction of the flow. Backflow preventer means a device or a method that prevents backflow in a water distribution system. Back pressure means pressure means pressure higher than the supply pressure. Back-siphonage means backflow caused by a negative pressure in the supply system. Back-siphonage preventer means a device or a method that prevents back-siphonage in a water distribution system. Back vent means a pipe that is installed to vent a trap off the horizontal section of a fixture drain or the vertical leg of a water closet or other fixture that has an integral siphonic flushing action and "back vented" has a corresponding meaning. Backwater valve means a check valve designed for use in a gravity drainage system. Barrier-free means, when applied to a building and its facilities, that the building and its facilities can be approached, entered and used by persons with physical or sensory disabilities. Basement means a storey or storeys of a building located below the first storey. Bathroom group means a group of plumbing fixtures installed in the same room, consisting of one domestic-type lavatory, one water closet and either one bathtub, with or without a shower, or one one-headed shower. Bearing surface means the contact surface between a foundation unit and the soil or rock upon which it bears. Boarding, lodging or rooming house means a building (a) that has a building height not exceeding three storeys and a building area not exceeding 600 m², (b) in which lodging is provided for more than four persons in return for remuneration or for the provision of services or for both, and (c) in which the lodging rooms do not have both bathrooms and kitchen facilities for the exclusive use of individual occupants. Boiler means an appliance intended to supply hot water or steam for space heating, processing or power purposes. Bottle trap means a trap that retains water in a closed chamber and that seals the water by submerging the inlet pipe in the liquids or by a partition submerged in the liquids. Braced wall band means an imaginary continuous straight band extending vertically and horizontally through the building or part of the building, within which braced wall panels are constructed.

(1)For the purposes of clause 8(2)(a) of the Act, applicable law means,

• (a) the statutory requirements in the following provisions with respect to the following matters: (i) section 3 of the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 with respect to the issuance of a permit under that section, respect to the approval of plans for a new building to be erected or an existing building to be used, altered or renovated for use as a child care centre or for alterations or renovations to be made to premises used by a child care centre, (iii) section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with respect to the approval by the City of Toronto or the Ontario Land Tribunal of plans and drawings, (iv) section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 with respect to the issuance of a notice by the risk management official for the construction of a building, (v) section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act with respect to the prohibition of development activities, (vi) sections 28.1, 28.1.1 and 28.1.2 of the Conservation Authorities Act with respect to a permit issued for the construction of a building or structure or for any change to a building or structure that would increase its size, alter its use or increase the number of dwelling units, (vii) section 194 of the Education Act with respect to the approval of the Minister for the demolition of a building, (viii) section 17.2 of the Environmental Assessment Act with respect to the approval of the Minister or the Ontario Land Tribunal to proceed with a project, (ix) section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act with respect to the approval of the Minister to use land or land covered by water that has been used for the disposal of waste, (x) section 47.3 of the Environmental Protection Act with respect to the issuance of a renewable energy approval, (xi) section 168.3.1 of the Environmental Protection Act with respect to the construction of a building to be used in connection with a change of use of a property, (xii) paragraph 2 of subsection 168.6(1) of the Environmental Protection Act if a certificate of property use has been issued in respect of the property under subsection 168.6(1) of that Act, (xiii) section 14 of the Milk Act with respect to the permit from the Director for the construction or alteration of any building intended for use as a plant, respect to a proposed building or structure to house farm animals or store nutrients if that Regulation requires the preparation and approval of a nutrient management strategy before construction of the proposed building or structure, (xv) subsection 30(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to a consent of the council of a municipality to the alteration or demolition of a building where the council of the municipality has given a notice of intent to designate the building under subsection 29 (3) of that Act, (xvi) section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the council of a municipality for the alteration of property, (xvii) section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the council of a municipality for the demolition of a building, (xviii) section 34.5 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the Minister to the alteration or demolition of a designated building, (xix) subsection 34.7(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to a consent of the Minister to the alteration or demolition of a building where the Minister has given a notice of intent to designate the building under section 34.6 of that Act, (xx) section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the permit given by the council of a municipality for the erection, alteration or demolition of a building, (xxi) section 17.4 of the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act with respect to the provision of a confirmation by the Registrar for the construction of a residential condominium conversion project, (xxii) section 14 of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994 with respect to any conflict between a development plan made under that Act and a zoning by-law that affects the proposed building or structure, (xxiii) section 37 of the Planning Act (A) with respect to the payment of money or making arrangements satisfactory to the council of a municipality for the payment of money, where the payment is required by a community benefits charge by-law passed under subsection 37(2) of the Planning Act, and (B) with respect to the provision of facilities, services or matters in accordance with subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act or making arrangements satisfactory to the council of a municipality for their provision, (xxiv) section 41 of the Planning Act with respect to the approval by the council of the municipality or the Ontario Land Tribunal of plans and drawings, (xxv) section 42 of the Planning Act with respect to the payment of money or making arrangements satisfactory to the council of a municipality for the payment of money, where the payment is required under subsection 42(6) of that Act, Exemptions), made under the Public Lands Act, with respect to the work permit authorizing the construction or placement of a building on public land, permit authorizing the construction or placement of a building within an unpatented mining claim, (xxviii) section 34 or 38 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to the permit from the Minister for the placement, erection or alteration of any building or other structure or the use of land,
• (b) the following provisions of Acts and regulations: (i) subsection 102(3) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, (ii) sections 28 and 53 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, (iii) sections 257.83 and 257.93 of the Education Act, (iv) subsection 17.2(5) of the Environmental Assessment Act, (v) subsection 133(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, (vi) subsection 24(3) of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, (vii) subsection 27(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act, (viii) section 33 of the Planning Act except where, in the case of the demolition of a residential property, a permit to demolish the property is obtained under that section, (ix) section 46 of the Planning Act,
• (c) by-laws made by a municipality under an agreement entered into under section 5.81 of the Aeronautics Act (Canada),
• (d) regulations made by a conservation authority under clause 28(1)(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act as it read immediately before its repeal by section 25 of Schedule 4 to the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, with respect to permission of the authority for the construction of a building or structure if, in the opinion of the authority, the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches or pollution or the conservation of land may be affected by the development,
• (e) by-laws made under section 108 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, but only with respect to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a green roof if the construction of the roof is prohibited unless a permit is obtained,
• (f) by-laws made under section 40.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
• (g) by-laws made under section 34 or 38 of the Planning Act,
• (h) Planning Act,
• (i) by-laws referred to in clause (h) in relation to the development of land, but only with respect to the issuance of a development permit if the development of land is prohibited unless a development permit is obtained,
• (j) (Community Planning Permits) made under that Act,
• (k) orders made by the Minister under section 34.1 or 47 of the Planning Act or subsection 17(1) of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994, and
• (l) by-laws made under any private Act that prohibit the proposed construction or demolition of the building unless the by-law is complied with.

(2)For the purposes of clause 10(2)(a) of the Act, applicable law means any general or special Act, and all regulations and by-laws enacted under them that prohibit the proposed use of the building unless the Act, regulation or by-law is complied with.

(1)For the purposes of the Act, architect, as constructed plans and professional engineer have the same meaning as that set out in Clause 1.4.1.2.(1)(c).

(1)An information to obtain a warrant to enter and search a building, receptacle or place under subsection 21(1) of the Act shall be in Form 1.4.1.1.-A.

(2)A warrant to enter and search a building, receptacle or place under subsection 21(1) of the Act shall be in Form 1.4.1.1.-B.

(1)In this Code, a symbol or abbreviation listed in Column 1 of Table 1.4.2.1. has the meaning listed opposite it in Column 2.