Is a catch basin required at the end of my driveway according to the Ottawa building code?

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Catch basins are not universally required at the end of driveways under the Ontario Building Code or City of Ottawa bylaws, but they may be required depending on your specific drainage conditions, lot grading, and municipal infrastructure.

The requirement for a catch basin depends on several factors specific to your property and neighbourhood. If your driveway naturally drains toward the street and connects to existing municipal storm drainage (curb and gutter system or roadside ditching), a ca

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Is a catch basin required at the end of my driveway according to the Ottawa building code?