Concrete curbs and sidewalks shall not disintegrate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed.
One -Year – Work and Materials
Curbs and sidewalks not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be repaired.
Impact damage caused by snow-plowing activities does not have warranty coverage. Some architectural finishes deliberately expose aggregate. This would not be considered deterioration.
Landscaping plants supplied and installed by the builder and properly maintained by the condominium corporation shall be alive for the warranty period.
One -Year – Work and Materials
Plantings not meeting the acceptable performance requirements shall be replaced.
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.
The landscaping shall be completed according to the design and for more clarity, according to the landscape drawings approved by the municipality.
One -Year – Work and Materials
Landscaping not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Plantings that fail due to improper maintenance are excluded from the statutory warranty.
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%.
One -Year – Work and Materials
Site grading shall meet the acceptable condition by conforming to a municipally approved grading plan/site plan, where applicable.
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.
Sidewalks, driveways, roadways and similar areas shall be constructed to prevent shifting or settlement that causes damage or affects intended use.
One -Year – Work and Materials
Components not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
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.
Partition is constructed to meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the design.
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.
Partitions not meeting the acceptable Performance shall be repaired.
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.
Fire separations should be constructed to meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the design.
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation.
Fire separations not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Fire stopping shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the design.
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.
Fire stopping not installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code or the design shall be repaired.
Fire stopping is a rated assembly with particular dimensional and material requirements that must be adhered to.
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