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CE 8.5: Electrical Equipment Missing Sprinkler Shields

Home type
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.
Article number
8.5
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Electrical Equipment Missing Sprinkler Shields

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CE 8.4: Light Level Does Not Comply With Ontario Building Code

Home type
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.
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.
Article number
8.4
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Light Level Does Not Comply With Ontario Building Code

CE 8.3: Electrical Equipment Missing Labels

Home type
Performance

Electrical panels and circuits must be clearly labeled.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials

Action

Missing labels must be provided.

Article number
8.3
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Electrical Equipment Missing Labels

CE 8.2: Missing Cover Plate On Electrical Boxes

Home type
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.
Remarks
All electrical boxes must be properly covered, regardless of their location in the building.
Article number
8.2
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Missing Cover Plate On Electrical Boxes

CE 8.1: Receptacles/Switch Cover Plate Is Not Flush With The Wall

Home type
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.

Article number
8.1
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Receptacles/Switch Cover Plate Is Not Flush With The Wall

CE 7.8: Defective Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances Or Trim Fittings

Home type
Performance

Plumbing fixtures, appliances or trim fittings shall be free of both visual and performance defects.

Warranty

One-Year - Work and Materials.

Action

Defective products shall be repaired or replaced.

Remarks

Damage resulting from improper maintenance or abuse by the owner is excluded from the statutory warranty

Article number
7.8
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Defective Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances Or Trim Fittings

CE 7.7: Noisy Water Supply Pipes

Home type
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.

Remarks

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.

Article number
7.7
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Noisy Water Supply Pipes

CE 7.6: Exhaust System Terminates In Attic, Crawl or Conaled Spa

Home type
Performance
Exhaust systems shall be ducted in such a fashion that they do not cause condensation in attics, crawl spaces or other concealed spaces.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violations.
Action
Exhaust systems not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Remarks
Systems exhausting moist air can cause condensation problems if not terminated appropriately.
Article number
7.6
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Exhaust System Terminates In Attic, Crawl or Conaled Spa

CE 7.5: Faucet Or Fixture Leaking

Home type
Performance

Faucets or plumbing fixtures shall not leak, drip or run when fully closed or shut off.

Warranty

One-Year – Work and Materials

Action

Faucets or fixtures not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

Article number
7.5
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Faucet Or Fixture Leaking

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