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CE 10.5: Door Knobs Are Not Barrier Free

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Door opening devices that are the only means of operation are required to be designed so that they do not require tight grasping and twisting of the wrist.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Door hardware not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be replaced.
Article number
10.5
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Door Knobs Are Not Barrier Free

CE 10.4: No Barrier-Free Acss To Exterior Passenger Loading Zones

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
If an exterior passenger loading zone is provided it is required to accommodate certain vehicles used in handicap transport as defined in the Ontario Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Where the acceptable performance has not been met, repairs shall be made.
Article number
10.4
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
No Barrier-Free Acss To Exterior Passenger Loading Zones

CE 10.3: Barrier-Free Access For Individuals And Vehicles Does Not Comply With The Ontario Building Code

Home type
Condo Building
Performance

Barrier-free access for individuals shall be provided to exterior parking areas (where provided) and to a least one parking level, where a passenger elevator serves an indoor parking level. The vehicular entrance to and from at least one parking level and all areas intended to be used by wheelchair accessible vehicles is required to have an adequate vertical clearance as defined by the Code.

Warranty

One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation

Action

Where the acceptable performance has not been met, repairs shall be made.

Article number
10.3
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Barrier-Free Access For Individuals And Vehicles Does Not Comply With The Ontario Building Code

CE 10.2: Controls Installed Too High

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Height of controls above the finished floor must comply with the Ontario Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Where the acceptable performance has not been met, controls shall be lowered and the related finishes restored.
Remarks
The building codes limits the height above the floor of elevator and power door operator controls, controls for the operation of building services or safety devices, including electrical switches, thermostats, interphones and intercom switches, intended to be operated by the occupant and located in a barrier-free path of travel so they are accessible to a person in a wheelchair and operable with one hand.
Article number
10.2
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Controls Installed Too High

CE 10.11: Barrier-Free Shower Not In Compliance

Home type
Condo Building
Performance
Where required by the Ontario Building Codes, barrier-free showers meeting code requirements shall be provided.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Barrier-free shower to be provided as required.
Article number
10.11
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Barrier-Free Shower Not In Compliance

CE 10.10: Barrier-Free Washroom Not Designed Properly

Home type
Condo Building
Performance

Barrier-free accessible washrooms shall be designed to incorporate the features itemized in the Ontario Building Code to facilitate use.

Warranty

One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation

Action

Barrier-free washrooms not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired.

Article number
10.10
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Barrier-Free Washroom Not Designed Properly

CE 10.1: Barrier-Free Path Of Travel Is Not Wide Enough

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance
The width of every barrier-free path of travel must be wide enough to allow for the passage of wheelchairs and provide turning spaces where required as described by the Ontario Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation
Action
Paths of travel not meeting the Code requirements shall be repaired.
Remarks
A specific area of concern is within a parking garage (pathways blocked / obstructed by parking spaces)
Article number
10.1
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Barrier-Free Path Of Travel Is Not Wide Enough

CE 1.6: Exposed Structural Floor Is Out Of Level

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance
Where a floor structure is intended to be level, the floor shall appear level when viewed from a normal viewing position. Where a floor structure has some slope it shall meet the requirements of the design. Where no design tolerances are specified, a maximum tolerance ratio of 25 mm in 3600 mm applies. Abrupt changes in the surface which create a tripping hazard are not acceptable.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Ridges and depressions caused by normal shrinkage of materials are excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Floors with slope beyond the acceptable performance shall have finishes removed, the floor leveled and the finishes reinstated. Visible ridges or depressions exceeding the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
The homeowner must maintain finished flooring in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and prevent the accumulation of water on flooring.
Article number
1.6
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Article title
Exposed Structural Floor Is Out Of Level

CE 1.4: Leakage Through Basement Or Foundation Walls Or Slabs-On-Grade

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance
Basements/foundation walls and slabs-on-grade shall allow no water penetration/leaks
Warranty
Two- Year – Basement or Foundation Water Penetration. Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance, exterior grade alterations made by the homeowner, an act of God or failure of municipal services or other utilities is excluded from the statutory warranty. Secondary damage to property or any personal injury resulting from the water penetration is also excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Water penetration through the basement or foundation walls or slabs-on-grade shall be repaired.
Remarks
Only water penetration which is documented as active within the warranty period is warranted; dampness caused by condensation or other causes is not considered to be water penetration and is not covered by the statutory warranty. The owner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their insurance provider. Leakage excludes purposefully designed relief ports or other intentional drainage and containment measures considered in the design. Sub-surface investigation may be required.
Article number
1.4
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Leakage Through Basement Or Foundation Walls Or Slabs-On-Grade

CE 9.5: Ponding On Pedestrian Walkways and Driveways/Roadways

Home type
Condo Townhome
Condo Building
Performance

Driveways and roadways that are designed to drain shall be constructed so that water drains off these surfaces without creating ponds which remain 24 hours after the rain event. Pedestrian sidewalks that are designed to drain shall be constructed so that water drains off these surfaces without creating accumulation/ponding that might create a safety hazard.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

The surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Ponding on site surface poses a particular safety risk due to ice formation so drainage of these components is important.

Article number
9.5
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Ponding On Pedestrian Walkways and Driveways/Roadways

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