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CE 4.7: Sprinkler Head Too Close To Slab

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Upright sprinkler head deflectors are required to be located a minimum of 25 mm and a maximum of 300 mm below the slab per NFPA standards referenced in the Code.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Sprinkler heads not meeting the acceptable performance standard shall be moved or the elevation of the sprinkler head is to be modified to provide the required clearance.
Remarks
Head spacing limitations and restrictions must be considered when relocating sprinkler heads. This includes the maximum permitted spacing between sprinklers as well as the minimum spacing requirements (minimum requirements to prevent cold soldering of adjacent sprinkler heads). The hydraulic design of the sprinkler heads must also be considered. Pipe drainage issues must be considered when lowering the elevation of a sprinkler head or sprinkler pipe in a dry pipe type sprinkler system. NFPA 13 addresses specific requirements.
Article number
4.7
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Sprinkler Head Too Close To Slab

CE 4.6: Fire Hose Cabinet Doors Block Doorways Or Are Blocked

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Fire hose cabinets are required to be installed in conformance with the Ontario Building Code. However, fire hose cabinet doors are not to obstruct a means of egress when fully open, nor can they be located where they are likely to be obstructed.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Conditions not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired or approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be obtained and provided to the Corporation.
Remarks
Generally, where a fire hose cabinet location is not quickly identifiable, signage may be installed to clearly identify the location of the cabinet.
Article number
4.6
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Fire Hose Cabinet Doors Block Doorways Or Are Blocked

CE 4.5: Unsealed Form-Tie Holes

Home type
Condo Building
Performance

Form-tie holes in demising and fire-rated partitions shall be sealed.

Action

Conditions not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired

Remarks

Unsealed form tie holes in demising walls that have been covered with drywall may compromise the required acoustic and fire performance of the assembly.

Article number
4.5
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Unsealed Form-Tie Holes

CE 4.4: Gaps Around Suite Entry Doors

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Suite doors located in corridors shall be installed to meet with the Ontario Building Code, referenced NFPA standards and the design.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation. Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Suite doors not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Systems relying on central make-up air units distributing air via the corridors require gaps around suite doors to allow fresh air into the suite. Owners should not install weather-stripping around these doors. The lower limits on the size of the gap are determined by the required air flow; the upper limits are defined by NFPA standards. A 20 min fire protection rated door (i.e., a single storey suite to a 1 h fire separated public corridor), the suite entry door is required to have a clearance of not more than 6 mm at the bottom and not more than 3 mm at the sides and top
Article number
4.4
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Gaps Around Suite Entry Doors

CE 9.9: Leakage Through Concrete Retaining Walls and Concrete Planter Walls

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance

Concrete retaining walls or planter walls shall not display water seepage unless the walls are designed to accommodate seepage without causing damage to the exposed finishes.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Walls not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be repaired.

Article number
9.9
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Leakage Through Concrete Retaining Walls and Concrete Planter Walls

CE 9.8: Retaining Wall Shifting

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance

Retaining walls must remain in place without shifting in a manner which affects performance.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Retaining walls not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be repaired.

Article number
9.8
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Retaining Wall Shifting

CE 9.7: Exterior Handrail/Guard/Fence Finish Deteriorated

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance

Handrail, guard and fence finishes shall remain intact for the warranty period.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Finishes not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Finishes can require frequent renewal due to exposure conditions, but should be designed and installed to be durable for the duration of the warranty period as a minimum. Damage to finishes related to owner activities is not warranted. This item is intended to cover all painted metal site features

Article number
9.7
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Exterior Handrail/Guard/Fence Finish Deteriorated

CE 9.6: Landscaping Not Sloped Away From Foundation Or Building Walls

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance

Landscaping shall be graded to prevent drainage towards the foundation or building walls.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials. One - Year – Ontario Building Code Violations

Action

Surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Article number
9.6
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Landscaping Not Sloped Away From Foundation Or Building Walls

CE 8.7: Defects In Generator And Related Equipment

Home type
Condo Building
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
Article number
8.7
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Defects In Generator And Related Equipment

CE 8.6: Fuel Storage And Delivery System Non-Compliant

Home type
Condo Building
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.
Article number
8.6
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Fuel Storage And Delivery System Non-Compliant

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