- Condition
- CE 7.3: Plumbing Or Sprinkler Pipes Freeze And/Or Burst
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.3
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Plumbing and sprinkler pipes exposed to freezing temperatures should be protected so the fluid inside does not freeze.
- Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two -Year – Delivery and Distribution Systems
- Action
Plumbing and sprinkler pipes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.4: Sanitary And/Or Drainage Systems Don't Drain Properly
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Sanitary and storm drainage systems shall drain waste products to a public sewer or private sewer disposal system as per the design.
- Warranty
One-Year- Work and Materials. Two -Year – Delivery and Distribution Systems
- Action
Drainage systems not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.5: Faucet Or Fixture Leaking
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.5
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Faucets or plumbing fixtures shall not leak, drip or run when fully closed or shut off.
- Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials
- Action
Faucets or fixtures not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.6: Exhaust System Terminates In Attic, Crawl or Conaled Spa
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.6
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Exhaust systems shall be ducted in such a fashion that they do not cause condensation in attics, crawl spaces or other concealed spaces.
- Warranty
- One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations.
- Action
- Exhaust 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 7.8: Defective Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances Or Trim Fittings
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.8
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Plumbing fixtures, appliances or trim fittings shall be free of both visual and performance defects.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
Defective products shall be repaired or replaced.
- Condition
- CE 7.9: Pipe Hanger/Support Is Corroded
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.9
- Performance
Metal pipe supports and hangers may show signs of corrosion; this is not considered a warranty issue as it is a normal condition associated with exposed metal materials.
- Warranty
None
- Action
None
- Condition
- CE 7.10: Pipe Hanger/Support Missing
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.10
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Pipe supports and hangers shall be installed to provide adequate support.
- Warranty
One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations, Materials and Workmanship Two -Year – Delivery and Distribution Systems
- Action
Support systems not meeting the acceptable standard 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 7.13: 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 7.16: Missing Guards On Mechanical Equipment
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.16
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Equipment that includes moving parts that might cause pinching or entrapment shall be guarded.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations
- Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall have guarding installed.
- 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.
Some systems require draining as part of routine operations. Failure to drain may result in freezing that would not be covered by warranty.
Obstructions can occur due to many causes. Only those resulting from defects in work or material supplied by the builder are eligible for warranty coverage; inappropriate use by owners is not covered by warranty.
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.
Damage resulting from improper maintenance or abuse by the owner is excluded from the statutory warranty
This item pertains to mild steel supports. Other, more corrosion-resistant materials could be called for in the design.
Damage caused by maintenance activities after turn-over is not warranted.
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.