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Condition
CE 7.13: Defects In Exterior Thermal Insulation On Ducts
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
7.13
Performance

Exterior thermal insulation shall be installed in accordance with good workmanship and follow the requirements of the design.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Thermal insulation not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

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
CE 7.21: Missing Clean-Outs
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
7.21
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Clean-outs shall be installed to facilitate maintenance, as required by the Ontario Building Code and the design.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two -Year – Delivery and Distribution Systems
Action
Missing clean-outs shall be provided.
Remarks

Damage caused by maintenance activities after turn-over is not warranted.

Remarks

In some instances specialized equipment may be needed to access some equipment for maintenance; this is not warranted.

Remarks

Typically a balancing report is used to demonstrate that a system meets design requirements.

Remarks
Clean-outs shall be reasonably accessible.

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