Yes. Cinderella Incinerating Toilets are certified to both Canadian and U.S. standards. The full certification list is on Cinderella Eco Group's certifications and approvals page.
Wait until both the incineration cycle and the cool-down process are complete (the yellow light will turn off) before unplugging.
A Cinderella Incinerating Toilet can be installed in a home, cottage (including cottages with no winter water), garage, boathouse, bunkie, basement, outhouse, portable washroom, pool house, hunting camp, fish hut, tiny house, off-grid cabin, RV/trailer, mining-industry site, houseboat, emergency service vehicles, and anywhere else you need a waterless toilet!
This depends on your local building department, since requirements can vary by municipality even within the same province. Thousands of Cinderella Incinerating Toilets have been sold and installed across Canada, and some municipalities have started recommending incinerating toilets to homeowners facing failed septic reinspections. Because rules vary by location, we recommend contacting your local building department before installation to confirm what applies to your property.
It depends on your property and local regulations. A Cinderella Incinerating Toilet eliminates blackwater entirely, so in some locations that removes the need for a septic system altogether. However, you'll still need a way to handle greywater from sinks and showers, and requirements vary by municipality. We recommend checking with your local municipality or environmental governing body to confirm what applies to your specific property before making any final decisions. Read more about septic alternatives for Canadian cottages.
No. The Comfort (electric) and Freedom (propane) models each have a maximum number of vent pipe bends specified in their installation manuals. Extra elbows restrict airflow, reducing incineration quality and risking system breakdown over time.
No. Fresh air must come from outside the building, which is supplied directly to the Comfort model, or indirectly through a fresh-air intake positioned close to the toilet on Freedom installations. This intake can be on an exterior wall or through the floor for both the Comfort and Freedom models.
Yes. The Cinderella Travel RV model is designed and certified for Canadian use in RVs, campers, and vans, eliminating the need for a black water tank.
It can. The enclosed ventilation system may condense when outdoor temperatures are much colder than the room's indoor air, so it includes a small drain to handle moisture. Proper room ventilation matters most in spaces that also have a shower or bath. Note: a bathroom exhaust fan will conflict with the Freedom (propane) model but not the Comfort model, since Comfort is a two-pipe system unaffected by exhaust fans. For cold-climate properties, we recommend the Comfort model with the winter kit.
Yes. Designed and manufactured in Norway for cold climates, Cinderella says its cabin models are tested and approved down to −20°C ambient bathroom temperature. If a Comfort (electric) model will be used through winter in a heated space, we recommend installing the winter kit; it isn't required for unheated spaces.