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Condition
CE 8.1: Receptacles/Switch Cover Plate Is Not Flush With The Wall
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.1
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Electrical receptacles/switches shall be installed so that the cover plate sits generally flush with the adjacent wall surface and square to surrounding finishes.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials.

Action

Receptacles/switch cover plates not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Condition
CE 8.2: Missing Cover Plate On Electrical Boxes
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.2
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Electrical cover plates shall be installed.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Electrical cover plates not meeting the acceptable condition shall be provided.
Condition
CE 8.3: Electrical Equipment Missing Labels
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.3
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Electrical panels and circuits must be clearly labeled.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Missing labels must be provided.

Condition
CE 8.4: Light Level Does Not Comply With Ontario Building Code
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.4
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Electrical lighting levels shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the design.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year – Ontario Building Code, Health and Safety (see remarks)
Action
Electrical lighting levels not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Condition
CE 8.5: Electrical Equipment Missing Sprinkler Shields
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.5
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Where electrical equipment is installed in a sprinklered space, shields must be installed to protect the electrical equipment from the water in the event that the sprinklers are triggered.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Missing shields shall be installed. Ineffective shields shall be repaired.
Remarks
All electrical boxes must be properly covered, regardless of their location in the building.
Remarks
Light output of bulbs degrades over time. Light levels measured within the first year warranty period shall meet Code requirements. Further degradation of the bulbs beyond the first year would be considered normal wear and tear and be addressed by the homeowner. If the lighting system cannot achieve required light levels even with new bulbs, then two year warranty coverage would apply.

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