- Condition
- FH 8.8: Heating, ventilating or air conditioning (HVAC) systems not installed properly
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.8
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- HVAC appliances shall be installed to meet the manufacturer’s specifications and the Building Code. Ductwork and piping shall be joined and supported to maintain joint integrity.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials.Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations.Two-Year - Heating Delivery and Distribution SystemsDamage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner, or improper maintenance, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Where builder-supplied and installed appliances, ductwork and piping do not meet the acceptable performance, repairs shall be made.
- Remarks
- Confirm proper operation of the HVAC system during the PDI. Defects discovered after the PDI will be covered by the statutory warranty if they result from the builder’s work. Appliances such as the furnace and water heater are located at the discretion of the builder within the requirements of the governing authority.NotesThis Article, as revised, applies to all conciliations after January 1, 2019.See Also:8.9 INADEQUATE HEATING8.10 INADEQUATE COOLING
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