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Condition
FH 7.3: Electrical Outlets or Switches Don't Work
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
7.3
Warranty Year(s)
Two Year
Performance

Electrical outlets and switches shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and the Ontario Electrical Safety 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

Electrical outlets and switches not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Condition
FH 7.4: Electrical Fixture Doesn't Work
Article Type
Freehold
Article Number
7.4
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance

Electrical fixtures supplied and installed by the builder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials. · 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

Electrical fixtures not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

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.
Condition
CE 8.6: Fuel Storage And Delivery System Non-Compliant
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.6
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Fuel storage tanks and equipment shall comply with TSSA requirements in force at the time of condominium registration.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year – Health and Safety
Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired.
Condition
CE 8.7: Defects In Generator And Related Equipment
Article Type
Common Element
Article Number
8.7
Warranty Year(s)
One Year
Performance
Generators and related storage tanks and equipment shall comply with TSSA requirements in force at the time of condominium registration.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year – Health and Safety
Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired
Remarks

Test the operation of electrical outlets and switches during the PDI and record damage on the PDI Form, to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Check the electrical circuit panel when a receptacle or switch fails to work. See Also: 7.2 GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) TRIPS FREQUENTLY

Remarks

Identify damaged electrical fixtures on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the damage was caused by the builder. Check the electrical circuit panel when a receptacle or switch fails to work. See Also: 7.2 GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) TRIPS FREQUENTLY 7.3 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OR SWITCHES DON’T WORK

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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