- Condition
- FH 6.13: Toilet takes more than one flush to empty
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.13
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Toilets (water closets) shall flush waste into the drainage system.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Drain restrictions due to improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Where defective installation or product is determined repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- CE 7.2: Damage Caused By Condensation On Piping Systems
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.2
- Performance
Piping system shall be installed to prevent damage due to condensation.
- Warranty
One Year – Workmanship and Materials
- Action
Piping systems not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.7: Noisy Water Supply Pipes
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.7
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Water supply pipes shall be installed to minimize noise caused by water hammer or vibration/pipe movement.
- Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems.
- Action
Water supply pipes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.11: Piping is Not Labelled/Flow Arrows Not Provided
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.11
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Where distribution piping is required to be labeled by the Ontario Building Code and or the design, flow direction indicators and other specified labels shall be installed.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
- Distribution piping not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.12: Excessive Noise/Vibration From Mechanical Equipment
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.12
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Mechanical equipment shall be installed with appropriate sound and vibration control measures to limit noise and vibration transmission to occupied spaces.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
Installations not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.14: Cross Contamination (Exhaust Near Intake)
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.14
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Air intakes shall be located to minimize the potential for cross-contamination from adjacent exhaust systems.
- Warranty
One-Year - Materials and Workmanship. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations, Distribution and Delivery
- Action
Air handling systems not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.15: Equipment Cannot Be Maintained
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.15
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Equipment shall be installed in such a manner that it can be accessed for maintenance. Clearances shall be adequate to permit required maintenance.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be relocated or modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.17: Inadequate Air Supply
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.17
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Air supply systems shall provide the air flow required by the design.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Distribution and Delivery
- Action
Systems not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- Common Element 7.19: Inadequate Cooling
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
If a cooling system is provided, it shall be capable of maintaining indoor air temperature at the temperature specified in the design for the geographic location of the building. Not all cooling systems are intended to run all year, so this requirement only applies to the portion of the year that the design indicates is to be provided with cooling.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Where the cooling system is not capable of achieving the acceptable performance, repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- FH 8.9: Inadequate Heating
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.9
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Heating systems shall be capable of maintaining an indoor air temperature of: a) 22°C in living spaces and unfinished basements b) 15°C in crawl spaces; at the design temperature for the geographical location.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner and from improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Where the heating system is not capable of maintaining the prescribed temperature, repairs shall be made.
Newer low-volume toilets, which are required for new homes by the Building Code, use less water to flush waste than older models, making their operation more sensitive to the effects of the: · amount of waste · amount of paper · volume of water in the tank. As a result, multiple flushes may be required.
Pipes are typically insulated to minimize condensation formation.
Some vibration may relate to poor maintenance of fixtures. The sound of water flowing through pipes is normal and not covered by the statutory warranty.
“Occupied spaces” means those areas normally occupied by residents. Noises or vibration likely to disturb the quiet enjoyment of a reasonable occupant should be addressed.
In some instances specialized equipment may be needed to access some equipment for maintenance; this is not warranted.
Typically a balancing report is used to demonstrate that a system meets design requirements.
Several factors affect living space temperatures: a) Directional orientation - north-facing rooms are generally cooler than south-facing rooms. b) Windows - glass has little insulating value and allows more heat to escape from the room. c) Rooms over garages - have insulated floors that lose heat to the unheated garage below. d) Airflow - free airflow from the supply outlet in a room to a return inlet or undercut door is essential. Generally, a minimum 25 mm space under interior doors above the finished floor covering should be provided. e) Personal preference - personal comfort differs between individuals. f) Use of programmable thermostats. Balancing the air delivery system may not completely compensate for the effects of these factors. In determining the temperature of a room, measurements shall be taken in the center of the room at 1,500 mm above the floor. Heat loss calculations and duct designs assist in determining the furnace size and adequacy of the heating system. See Also: 8.8 HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY