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Condition
FH 14.9: Sod/Seeding Not Completed
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
14.9
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Sod/seeding shall be installed in conditions conducive to growth, generally within one year ofthe occupancy of the home or within the time period required by governing municipalagreements or the phasing of the subdivision.
Warranty
One-Year - Incomplete WorkOne-Year - Work and Materials• Sod/seeding that fails due to improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty
Action
Builder shall complete sod/seeding installation when conditions conducive to growth exist. Theinstallation of sod/seeding can coincide with subdivision phasing.
Condition
FH 14.13: Settling, Heaving or Separating of Landing or Steps
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
14.13
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Stairs and landings supported by a foundation shall not heave, settle or separate from the main building more than 25 mm. Stairs and landings not requiring a foundation are not restricted from movement.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Settlement and subsidence of the land around the building or along utility lines, other than subsidence beneath the footings of the building, is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Damage resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Stairs, landings and decks not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 14.15: Exterior Deck Railing is Shaky
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
14.15
Warranty Year(s)
Two Year
Performance
Exterior deck guards shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Building Code.
Warranty
Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Exterior deck railings and guards not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 14.16: Deck Board Spacing is Not Uniform
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
14.16
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Deck boards forming the walking surface shall be spaced to provide a generally uniform appearance.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction is not covered by warranty.

Action

Deck boards not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks
Identify any incomplete landscaping (that is the responsibility of the builder) at the PDI.Sod/seeding should only be installed when conditions are conducive to growth, typically midspring through mid-fall.The homeowner is responsible to maintain sod/seeding after installation is complete;maintenance requirements may vary.The installation of sod/seeding may be delayed as a result of:• Homes occupied when conditions are not conducive to growth• Phasing of sub-division work• Final grading related to municipal agreementsGrowing conditions vary according to geographic location.
Remarks
Concrete stairs having not more than two risers, and small wood stairs not attached to the building do not require foundations and are often affected by the settlement of supporting backfill; this is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Remarks
None.
Remarks

Spacing between boards may be adjusted during installation to allow for construction variances. See Also: 14.14 EXTERIOR DECK IS SPRINGY OR SHAKY

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