- 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 6.5: 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 6.8: 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 6.13: Toilet takes more than one flush to empty
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 6.13
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Toilets (water closets) shall flush waste into the drainage system.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Drain restrictions due to improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Where defective installation or product is determined repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- CE 7.7: Noisy Water Supply Pipes
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.7
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Water supply pipes shall be installed to minimize noise caused by water hammer or vibration/pipe movement.
- Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems.
- Action
Water supply pipes not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- CE 7.12: Excessive Noise/Vibration From Mechanical Equipment
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.12
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Mechanical equipment shall be installed with appropriate sound and vibration control measures to limit noise and vibration transmission to occupied spaces.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
- Action
Installations not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.14: Cross Contamination (Exhaust Near Intake)
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.14
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Air intakes shall be located to minimize the potential for cross-contamination from adjacent exhaust systems.
- Warranty
One-Year - Materials and Workmanship. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations, Distribution and Delivery
- Action
Air handling systems not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.15: Equipment Cannot Be Maintained
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.15
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Equipment shall be installed in such a manner that it can be accessed for maintenance. Clearances shall be adequate to permit required maintenance.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be relocated or modified.
- Condition
- CE 7.17: Inadequate Air Supply
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.17
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Air supply systems shall provide the air flow required by the design.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Distribution and Delivery
- Action
Systems not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- Common Element 7.19: Inadequate Cooling
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 7.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
If a cooling system is provided, it shall be capable of maintaining indoor air temperature at the temperature specified in the design for the geographic location of the building. Not all cooling systems are intended to run all year, so this requirement only applies to the portion of the year that the design indicates is to be provided with cooling.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Where the cooling system is not capable of achieving the acceptable performance, repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- FH 8.9: Inadequate Heating
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.9
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Heating systems shall be capable of maintaining an indoor air temperature of: a) 22°C in living spaces and unfinished basements b) 15°C in crawl spaces; at the design temperature for the geographical location.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner and from improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Where the heating system is not capable of maintaining the prescribed temperature, repairs shall be made.
- Condition
- FH 8.10: Inadequate Cooling
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.10
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Cooling systems shall be capable of maintaining an indoor air temperature of 24°C at the design temperature for the geographical location.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems Defects in materials, design and work supplied by the homeowner, and damage resulting from improper maintenance, or from alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner are 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.
- Condition
- FH 8.11: Noisy Ductwork
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 8.11
- Performance
Ductwork may make noise as it expands and contracts during heating and cooling cycles.
- Warranty
None
- Action
None
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.
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.
Newer low-volume toilets, which are required for new homes by the Building Code, use less water to flush waste than older models, making their operation more sensitive to the effects of the: · amount of waste · amount of paper · volume of water in the tank. As a result, multiple flushes may be required.
Some vibration may relate to poor maintenance of fixtures. The sound of water flowing through pipes is normal and not covered by the statutory warranty.
“Occupied spaces” means those areas normally occupied by residents. Noises or vibration likely to disturb the quiet enjoyment of a reasonable occupant should be addressed.
In some instances specialized equipment may be needed to access some equipment for maintenance; this is not warranted.
Typically a balancing report is used to demonstrate that a system meets design requirements.
Several factors affect living space temperatures: a) Directional orientation - north-facing rooms are generally cooler than south-facing rooms. b) Windows - glass has little insulating value and allows more heat to escape from the room. c) Rooms over garages - have insulated floors that lose heat to the unheated garage below. d) Airflow - free airflow from the supply outlet in a room to a return inlet or undercut door is essential. Generally, a minimum 25 mm space under interior doors above the finished floor covering should be provided. e) Personal preference - personal comfort differs between individuals. f) Use of programmable thermostats. Balancing the air delivery system may not completely compensate for the effects of these factors. In determining the temperature of a room, measurements shall be taken in the center of the room at 1,500 mm above the floor. Heat loss calculations and duct designs assist in determining the furnace size and adequacy of the heating system. See Also: 8.8 HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY
Sustained high outdoor temperatures exert large loads on cooling equipment; indoor temperatures will rise until outdoor temperatures return to design levels. Skylights and large window areas can allow sunlight and heat to transfer easily into the home. Temperatures tend to vary in a multi-storey home due to normal air movement patterns. Heat gain calculations and duct designs assist in determining the equipment size and adequacy of the cooling system. Cooling is not a requirement of the Building Code. See Also: 8.8 HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY 8.16 AIR CONDITIONING COOLANT LINE LEAKS
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