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- Condition
- CE 1.5: Cracks In Conventionally Reinforced Concrete Elements
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 1.5
- Performance
Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage or cracks anticipated in the design are acceptable.
- Warranty
One -Year – Work and Materials
- Action
No action required.
- Condition
- CE 1.6: Exposed Structural Floor Is Out Of Level
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 1.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Where a floor structure is intended to be level, the floor shall appear level when viewed from a normal viewing position. Where a floor structure has some slope it shall meet the requirements of the design. Where no design tolerances are specified, a maximum tolerance ratio of 25 mm in 3600 mm applies. Abrupt changes in the surface which create a tripping hazard are not acceptable.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials. Ridges and depressions caused by normal shrinkage of materials are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Floors with slope beyond the acceptable performance shall have finishes removed, the floor leveled and the finishes reinstated. Visible ridges or depressions exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Shrinkage cracks and cracks anticipated in the design do not require repair. Review by a structural consultant may be required to confirm acceptability of cracking.