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CE 1.1: Water Leakage Through Buried Roof Slab - Exposed To Chlorides

Home type
Performance
Buried roof slabs shall be designed and constructed to prevent water penetration and leakage and to protect the slab from exposure to chlorides in accordance with the Ontario Building Code including CSA 413 and the design.
Warranty
One-Year –Work and Materials. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration
Action
The waterproofing system, not meeting acceptable performance, shall be repaired.
Remarks
Repair shall address the material defect in the waterproofing system to prevent water from penetrating into the building and to reinstate the protection of the slab against chloride contamination. Care must be taken to prevent damage to waterproof membrane during required maintenance activities to exposed surfaces above the buried roof. The Ontario Building Code references CSA S413, Item 4 which requires protection against leakage and chloride Expansion joints shall be repaired to accommodate movement Exposed to chlorides refers to slabs which are exposed to de-icing chemicals. This typically applies to slabs located below driveways, parking, and walkways.
Article number
1.1
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Water Leakage Through Buried Roof Slab - Exposed To Chlorides

CE 9.4: Deteriorated Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks

Performance

Concrete curbs and sidewalks shall not disintegrate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Curbs and sidewalks not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be repaired.

Remarks

Impact damage caused by snow-plowing activities does not have warranty coverage. Some architectural finishes deliberately expose aggregate. This would not be considered deterioration.

Article number
9.4
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Deteriorated Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks

CE 9.3: The Shrubs, Tree(s), Plants, or Sod Have Died

Performance

Landscaping plants supplied and installed by the builder and properly maintained by the condominium corporation shall be alive for the warranty period.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Plantings not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be replaced.

Remarks

Owners must water and nurture landscaping plants after installation to maintain warranty coverage. Plants on municipal property such as boulevards and walkways are not covered by the statutory warranty.

Article number
9.3
Article type
Common Element
Article title
The Shrubs, Tree(s), Plants, or Sod Have Died

CE 9.2: Landscaping Incomplete or Not According to Design

Performance

The landscaping shall be completed according to the design and for more clarity, according to the landscape drawings approved by the municipality.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Landscaping not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Plantings that fail due to improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Article number
9.2
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Landscaping Incomplete or Not According to Design

CE 9.10: Water Ponding on Landscaping

Performance

The site shall be graded to shed water in accordance to the requirements of the design. Where no grade is specified in the design for a slope, a minimum gradient of 2% is considered acceptable; sod or graveled areas may have a minimum gradient of 1%.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Site grading shall meet the acceptable condition by conforming to a municipally approved grading plan/site plan, where applicable.

Remarks

Typically municipalities require ponding in landscaped areas to dissipate within 48 to 72 hours after a water event (please also see REFERENCE final item number related to ponding on walkways and driveways) After the first year, the owner is responsible for maintaining the finished site grading to ensure ponding water does not adversely affect their premises.

Article number
9.10
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Water Ponding on Landscaping

CE 9.1: Settlement of Sidewalks, Driveways And Roadways

Performance

Sidewalks, driveways, roadways and similar areas shall be constructed to prevent shifting or settlement that causes damage or affects intended use.

Warranty

One -Year – Work and Materials

Action

Components not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Remarks

Subsidence of land is not covered by the warranty. Components installed on the site (pavements, walkways etc.) must be adequately supported to prevent subsidence of the component.

Article number
9.1
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Settlement of Sidewalks, Driveways And Roadways

CE 4.3: Unsealed Drywall Joints In Fire Seperations

Performance

Partition is constructed to 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 Violation. Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Action

Partitions not meeting the acceptable Performance shall be repaired.

Remarks

Typically interior drywall joints are finished or sealed when constructed as part of a fire rated assembly. Joint treatment may vary depending on the specified assembly.

Article number
4.3
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Unsealed Drywall Joints In Fire Seperations

CE 4.2: Improperly Constructed Fire Seperations

Performance

Fire separations should be constructed to 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 Violation.

Action

Fire separations not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Article number
4.2
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Improperly Constructed Fire Seperations

CE 4.1: Missing or Inadequate Fire Stopping

Performance

Fire stopping shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code 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

Fire stopping not installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code or the design shall be repaired.

Remarks

Fire stopping is a rated assembly with particular dimensional and material requirements that must be adhered to.

Article number
4.1
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
Two Year
Article title
Missing or Inadequate Fire Stopping

CE 3.7: Standing Water on a Flat Roof

Performance
Flat roofs shall be installed to drain water. Standing water on roofs designed for water retention is acceptable.
Warranty
One -Year – Work and Materials
Action
Roofs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Flat roofs typically are slow to drain and should be constructed to handle exposure to standing water over short terms. Municipalities can require flow control devices to be installed on roof drains. Some standing water is normal and should generally dissipate after a few days.
Article number
3.7
Article type
Common Element
Article title
Standing Water on a Flat Roof

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