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Condition
FH 1.5: Concrete Floor Slab-on-Ground Has settled in a Finished area
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.5
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
At the perimeter of rooms, concrete floor slabs shall not settle more than 12 mm from their original position.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Slabs that settle more than the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 1.19: Radon Exceeds Acceptable Levels
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
1.19
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Radon levels in a home shall not exceed 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3).
Warranty
One-Year – Workmanship & Materials Two-Year – Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations Seven-Year – Major Structural Defect • A complete list of “CONDITIONS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY” is on p.15 of the Guidelines.
Action
Where long-term test results indicate that radon levels in a home exceed 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3) and are the result of a Building Code violation or a defect in work or materials supplied by the builder, repairs shall be made.
Condition
FH 2.1: Wood Joist, Beam Or Post Is Split, Checked Or Cupped
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
2.1
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Performance/Condition:Load-bearing wood framing members that have splits checks, or are cupped due to normal drying are acceptable if the beams and posts have been sized according to the Building Code and no structural deficiency exists. Where wood beams or posts are also intended to be decorative, splits and checks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Seven-Year - Major Structural Defect. · Splits checks, and cupping resulting from normal shrinkage caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Splits and checks not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired
Condition
FH 2.4: Floor Squeaks
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
2.4
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Some squeaking resulting from normal shrinkage of materials after construction is acceptable however; floors shall be reasonably free from squeaks caused by movement in the floor system connections under normal seasonal indoor humidity and loading conditions.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials · Squeaks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Loose connections causing floor squeaks shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 12.1: Transition between different types of flooring is not flush
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
12.1
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

An abrupt change in height where different floor finishes abut is acceptable provided the transition is suitably eased (see Remarks).

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Where the acceptable performance has not been met, repairs shall be made.

Condition
FH 12.2: Finished Floor Is Uneven
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
12.2
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Applied finished flooring shall be installed without visible ridges or depressions. Where visible ridges or depressions occur, the variation shall not exceed 6 mm from the specified plane.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials.Ridges and depressions caused by normal shrinkage of materials are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Visible ridges or depressions exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 12.3: Pattern of Finished Flooring is Out of Alignment with Adjacent Wall Surfaces
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
12.3
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Finished flooring shall be installed in general visual alignment with adjacent wall surfaces. Variation greater than 12.5 mm in 1,800 mm is not acceptable when visible in a room used for its intended purpose.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Finished flooring not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks
None
Remarks
Radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas commonly found in soil. Differences in air pressure between the interior of the home and the surrounding soil can draw air and gases, including radon, from the soil into the home through below-grade openings such as cracks in foundation walls and floor slabs; construction joints; gaps around service pipes, support posts, floor drains, sumps; or cavities within masonry walls and hollow metal columns. According to Health Canada, long-term exposure to high levels of radon has been associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer. When radon is trapped in enclosed spaces, it can accumulate to harmful concentration levels. Health Canada recommends that indoor radon levels not exceed 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3). Soil gas control requirements are outlined in the Building Code and detailed in its Supplementary Standard SB-9, “Requirements for Soil Gas Control.” A warranty claim for radon shall include the results of a long-term test (91 days or more). Tests shall be conducted in the lowest level of the home. Testing shall be completed using an approved do-it-yourself radon test kit or by hiring a certified radon mitigation professional. For a list of approved devices and certified professionals, please see Health Canada’s national initiative “Take Action on Radon.” Radon is an environmentally harmful substance and, depending on the radon levels within the home, it may qualify as an emergency situation. For information about the warranty process for emergency situations, please visit Tarion’s website. For additional information about radon, please visit Health Canada’s website. Notes Words in italics are defined in the “TERMINOLOGY” section on page 19. This article was added to the CPG on May 24, 2024, and reflects Tarion’s process, which has been in effect since 2013.
Remarks
Wood beams and posts are timbers that are solid-sawn and at least 114 mm (41/2") in their smallest dimension. Some characteristics of drying wood, such as splitting and checking, are beyond the control of the builder and cannot be prevented. Splitting and checking may be an aesthetic issue rather than a structural problem. See Also: 14.23 TWISTING OF OPEN-END BEAMS
Remarks

Extended low-humidity indoor environments can cause excessive shrinkage in the wood resulting in loose floor connections. Excessive high-humidity indoor environment can cause expansion in the wood resulting in pressure-related floor squeaks. The homeowner must maintain indoor humidity levels to prevent excessive drying or expansion of materials. A permanent squeak-free floor may not be attainable. See Also: 2.3 LOOSE SUBFLOOR Appendix A2 – Moisture in Wood and Laminate Floors

Remarks

The subfloor provides the even base on which all finished flooring materials are installed. Changes in height between different flooring materials are caused by material thickness and/or installation methods. Standard practice (unless discussed prior to construction and specified in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale or contract) is to install a transition strip of a material such as wood, metal or marble to ease the change in height. These transition strips do not constitute a tripping hazard and may be used at the builder’s discretion. Transition strips may vary in material, colour, grain and/or dimension. See Also: 12.2 FINISHED FLOOR IS UNEVEN

Remarks

The homeowner must maintain finished flooring in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and prevent the accumulation of water on flooring.When evaluating texture finishes in natural or manufactured floor tiles, the compared tiles shall be from the same room or defined area. Surface variations in natural or manufactured stone tiles are considered to be desirable characteristics of the product. However, when used on a floor or walking surface the variations should not be greater than 6 mm where they would constitute a trip hazard.Variations in grout and/or flooring colour are to be expected when making repairs. For dye lot variations in ceramic floor tiles see Item 12.34.For variations in colour in natural stone tile installations (granite, marble, travertine, slate and limestone) see Item 12.35.For additional details on how the variation is measured, please see Appendix A4 - Measuring Variation from the Specified Plane.NotesThis Article, as revised, applies to all conciliations after January 1, 2019.See Also:12.1 TRANSITION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLOORING IS NOT FLUSHED12.34 DYE LOT VARIATIONS IN CERAMIC FLOOR TILES12.35 VARIATION IN COLOUR IN NATURAL STONE TILE INSTALLATIONS (GRANITE, MARBLE, TRAVERTINE, SLATE AND LIMESTONE)

Remarks

This does not apply to angled or curved walls or flooring not designed to be aligned. The method of repair will vary with the type of finished flooring installed.

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