- Condition
- FH 6.1: Inadequate Water Supply
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.1
- Performance
Water supply from private water sources (e.g. wells) may fluctuate from time to time. Water supply from municipal water sources may vary with the supplied pressure.
- Warranty
None
- Action
None
- Condition
- FH 6.3: Pipes are leaking
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.3
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
- Domestic water supply and drainpipes shall not leak.
- Warranty
- Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Secondary damage caused by defects, such as property damage or personal injury, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
- Pipes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 6.4: Faucet or fixture is leaking
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Faucets or plumbing fixtures shall not leak, drip or run on when fully closed or shut off.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance, normal wear and tear, or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Secondary damage caused by defects, such as property damage or personal injury, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Faucets or fixtures 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.
- Condition
- FH 6.7: Condensation Appears on Water Supply Pipes and Toilets
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.7
- Performance
Condensation on water supply pipes and toilets may occur when indoor relative humidity is high.
- Warranty
None
- Action
None
- Condition
- FH 6.8: Noisy Water Pipes or "Water Hammer"
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.8
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
Water supply pipes shall be installed to minimize the effects of water hammer and in accordance with the Building Code. Drainage pipes shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
- Warranty
Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Secondary damage caused by defects, such as property damage or personal injury, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Plumbing pipes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 6.9: Defective Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances or Trim Fittings
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.9
- 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. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Defective products shall be repaired or replaced.
Confirm proper operation of faucets and fixtures during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form, to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. The Building Code requires flow control devices on faucets, showerheads, and fixtures for water conservation purposes, which can affect the water flow. After occupancy, the builder is not responsible for contamination or reduced water capacity from private water sources provided it can be shown there was a supply of potable water at the time of occupancy. Variations in pressure from municipal services can occur during peak usage times, from burst water mains or fire protection services using the system. See Also: 6.2 THE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DOES NOT DELIVER WATER 6.3 PIPES ARE LEAKING
Confirm proper operation of faucets and fixtures during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form, to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Some manufacturers of plumbing products offer warranties on their products that extend beyond the one-year statutory warranty. If a leak occurs after the one-year statutory warranty, service may be available from the manufacturer. See Also: 6.6 BATHTUB OR SHOWER LEAKS 6.9 DEFECTIVE PLUMBING FIXTURES, APPLIANCES OR TRIM FITTINGS
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.
Condensation may appear on water supply lines and toilets from time to time and is normal.
Repetitive hammering of water supply pipes during normal operation may indicate a problem and should be investigated. A sudden thump or bang of water supply pipes when a faucet or fixture is closed abruptly is normal and not covered by the statutory warranty. Slight “ticking” sounds coming from pipes as they expand are normal and are not covered by the statutory warranty. The sound of water flowing through drainage pipes is normal and not covered by the statutory warranty. Anti-siphon valves on exterior hose bibs may make a high pitch sound or contribute to water hammer. This does not necessarily represent a defect. The anti-siphon valve may need to be cleaned and/or replaced as part of normal home maintenance.
Confirm proper operation of plumbing fixtures during the PDI and record any malfunction on the PDI Form. Plumbing fixtures, appliances or trim fittings must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. See Also: 6.4 FAUCET OR FIXTURE IS LEAKING 6.6 BATHTUB OR SHOWER LEAKS