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Sump Pump Installation Guidelines

The document provides guidelines for installing a sump pump and pit for an existing single family dwelling. It includes diagrams showing recommended dimensions for the sump pit, as well as details on installing a back-water valve, overflow pipe, discharge pipe, check valve, and electrical outlet. An electrical permit and plumbing permit are required, and inspections must be scheduled before covering the work.

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Sump Pump Installation Guidelines

The document provides guidelines for installing a sump pump and pit for an existing single family dwelling. It includes diagrams showing recommended dimensions for the sump pit, as well as details on installing a back-water valve, overflow pipe, discharge pipe, check valve, and electrical outlet. An electrical permit and plumbing permit are required, and inspections must be scheduled before covering the work.

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PLANNING, PROPERTY

AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT

In-Person Customer Service Hours are:


Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - All Zoning,
Permits and Plan Examination services are
available at Unit 31 30 Fort Street.

Mondays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm are reserved for


telephone inquiries and completed application
drop-offs. This enables Zoning and Permits staff
to process building and development applications
received throughout the week. For more information on this brochure pleaase
Sump Pit
contact:

Plan Examination Branch


Installation
PH: 204-986-5140
FAX: 204-986-6347 Guidelines
Housing Inspections Branch
PH: 204-986-5300
FAX: 204-942-2008

or

Guidelines for the


installation of a sump
pump and pit for an
existing single family
The City of Winnipeg
Planning, Property and Development Department dwelling
31 - 30 Fort Street
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy Winnipeg, Manitoba
of information contained in this booklet. However, in R3C 4X7
the event of a discrepancy between this booklet and
the governing City of Winnipeg By-law, the By-law www.winnipeg.ca/ppd
will take precedence.

October 2015
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ONLY
DISCHARGE TO
SPLASH PAD

GRADE PIPE TO OUTSIDE

1 1/2" A.B.S. PIPE ELECTRICAL OUTLET


(*See Note Below)

CHECK VALVE

SEALED COVER ADEQUATE


TO SUPPORT ADULT'S
WEIGHT

WEEPING TILE

TOP VIEW
SUMP PIT SIZE BACK-WATER VALVE
PREFERRED:
30 x 30
3"
OVERFLOW
ACCEPTABLE:
PIPE
18 x 30

TO SEWER

SUMP PIT AND PUMP CATCH BASIN TRAP


SIDE VIEW
1. BACK-WATER VALVE PROTECTING BASEMENT PLUMBING CLOSES DUE TO SEWER BACK-UP
2. WEEPING TILE WATER BEGINS TO BACK-UP IN THE CATCH BASIN AND EVENTUALLY OVER FLOWS INTO
SUMP PIT
3. SUMP PIT FILLS, PUMP IS AUTOMATICALLY TURNED ON AND WEEPING TILE WATER IS DISCHARGED TO
THE OUTSIDE SPLASH PAD

*NOTE: Where a sump pump is installed for the control of water from a subsurface drainage (weeping tile) system:
1. A receptacle must be installed for the connection of the sump pump;
2. The receptacle for the sump pump must be supplied from a branch circuit that supplies no other outlets or equip-
ment; and the single receptacle will not require to be ARC faulted. If a duplex receptacle is installed, then the circuit
must be ARC faulted.
3. The installation of the receptacle and the sump pit and pump will require both an electrical permit and a plumbing
permit. Electrical and plumbing inspections are required before the work is covered. TOP VIEW
4. To schedule an inspection, please call 204-986-5300.

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