- Condition
- FH 6.2: The Domestic Water Supply System does not Deliver Water
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.2
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
The domestic water supply system supplied and installed by the builder shall be capable of delivering water from a municipal or private (well) source throughout the home.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials on pumps supplying water from a private well. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by a homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Damage caused by municipal services or other utilities is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Domestic water supply systems not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 6.5: Plumbing pipes are frozen and/or burst
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.5
- Performance
Plumbing pipes shall be protected from freezing in accordance with the Building Code.
- Action
Plumbing pipes not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Conditions beyond the control of the builder, such as burst water mains and periods of drought affecting groundwater levels that disrupt or eliminate the water supply, are not covered by the statutory warranty. See 6.1 for Inadequate Water Supply. See Also: 6.1 INADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY 6.3 PIPES ARE LEAKING
Homes must be kept at temperatures to prevent freezing at all times. If this is not possible, proper precautions should be taken to prevent freezing such as shutting off and draining the water supply system. For exterior hose bibs, shut off any associated interior valves and leave the exterior valve open as part of a regular seasonal maintenance program. Garden hoses must also be disconnected from the exterior hose bib. If a burst pipe is detected in a water supply pipe, the main water supply valve should be turned off immediately until the builder’s representative can assess the condition.