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Condition
FH 5.2: Roof Appears Wavy
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
5.2
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Roof sheathing shall be sized and installed in accordance with the Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations
Action
Roof sheathing not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Condition
FH 5.5: Inadequate Attic Ventilation
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
5.5
Warranty Year(s)
Two Year
Performance

Attics shall be ventilated in accordance with the Building Code.

Warranty

Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Damage caused by dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Attics not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 7.6: Exhaust Fan Duct Terminates in Attic or Crawl Space
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
7.6
Warranty Year(s)
Two Year
Performance

Exhaust fans shall be ducted to the exterior in accordance with the Building Code.

Warranty

Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations. • Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Exhaust fans not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 8.8: Heating, ventilating or air conditioning (HVAC) systems not installed properly
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
8.8
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
HVAC appliances shall be installed to meet the manufacturer’s specifications and the Building Code. Ductwork and piping shall be joined and supported to maintain joint integrity.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations.Two-Year - Heating Delivery and Distribution SystemsDamage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner, or improper maintenance, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Where builder-supplied and installed appliances, ductwork and piping do not meet the acceptable performance, repairs shall be made.
Remarks
Despite the roof being sized and installed in accordance with the Building Code, waviness between framing members may occur. This will not affect the performance of the roof. Frost patterns on a roof can give the appearance of waviness without the condition existing (e.g. frost outline on sheathing joints and over roof framing members). See Also: 5.1 ROOF TRUSSES OR RAFTERS ARE BOWED 5.14 UNEVEN ROOF SHEATHING CAUSING VISIBLE IRREGULARITIES IN THE ROOF SURFACE
Remarks

Roof vents should be kept free of obstructions. Inadequate attic ventilation can lead to heat and moisture problems. Snow covering roof vents can obstruct ventilation. See Also: 8.4 CONDENSATION IN ATTIC SPACE

Remarks

Exhaust fans and clothes dryers should never be ducted into heated or unheated enclosed spaces such as basements, attics and soffits, or attached garages. Moisture buildup in these areas can cause damage.

Remarks
Confirm proper operation of the HVAC system during the PDI. Defects discovered after the PDI will be covered by the statutory warranty if they result from the builder’s work. Appliances such as the furnace and water heater are located at the discretion of the builder within the requirements of the governing authority.NotesThis Article, as revised, applies to all conciliations after January 1, 2019.See Also:8.9 INADEQUATE HEATING8.10 INADEQUATE COOLING

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