Joints between ceramic tiles and adjacent surfaces shall prevent water penetration.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance and normal wear and tear is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Ceramic tile installation not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.

The owner must regularly inspect and maintain the “soft caulked joints” between the ceramic tiles and adjacent surfaces. Grout joints between individual ceramic tiles may deteriorate over time under normal use; periodic maintenance is required. See Also: 6.6 BATHTUB OR SHOWER LEAKS

Interior surfaces not intended to be painted shall not have paint splatters when viewed under normal lighting conditions from a normal viewing position.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Surfaces not meeting acceptable condition shall be repaired.

None

A properly painted surface shall be produced on every exposed surface where a painted finish is specified. A properly painted surface shall be assessed by viewing, without magnification, from a minimum perpendicular distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.

One-Year - Work and Materials.  Damage resulting from normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Where a properly painted surface is not achieved repairs shall be made.

Natural lighting conditions throughout the day may change the appearance of the properly painted surface. Brush marks are acceptable in cut-in areas and on trim and may vary in appearance with paint type. Repainted areas shall match the original finished surface for colour, sheen and texture as closely as possible. See Also: 9.7 FINISH OF PAINTED GYPSUM WALLBOARD (DRYWALL) VARIES 9.8 FINISHED SURFACE IS ROUGH 10.21 INTERIOR DOOR EDGE IS NOT PAINTED

Interior surfaces shall be free of visible mildew and fungus at the time of the PDI. This condition is warranted where there is a demonstrated Building Code violation or defect in work or material supplied by the builder.

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations. · Mildew and fungus resulting from improper maintenance and normal wear and tear are excluded from the statutory warranty.

Interior surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Note any concerns about visible mildew or fungus on the PDI Form to avoid any dispute about whether the condition was caused by improper maintenance or normal wear and tear. Mildew and fungus often occur when indoor humidity levels are high. Ventilation of rooms and spaces can help control indoor humidity.

Kitchen and bath exhaust fans shall be installed with back draft dampers as per manufacturer’s specifications.

One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Kitchen and/or bath exhaust fans not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Because they are connected to the exterior by a duct, ventilation fans are indirectly open to outside air. Even though these types of fans come equipped with dampers, they are not completely effective at eliminating cold air infiltration. Sometimes they can become obstructed and not close fully. As part of regular home maintenance, vent terminations on exterior walls should be inspected periodically to ensure the openings are not obstructed (e.g. by birds or other animals). See Also: 8.7 INSUFFICIENT INSULATION

Performance/Condition: Insulation shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations

Insulation levels not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Several factors affect living space temperatures: a) Proper installation of insulation shall include correct placement behind electrical boxes, backing studs, corner framing and wiring, and around window and door openings. b) Directional orientation - north-facing rooms are generally cooler than south-facing rooms. c) Windows - glass has little insulating value and allows more heat to escape from the room. d) Rooms over garages - have insulated floors that lose heat to the unheated garage below. e) Airflow - free airflow from the supply outlet in a room to a return inlet or undercut door is essential. Generally, a minimum 25 mm space under interior doors above the finished floor covering should be provided.

Heating systems shall be capable of maintaining an indoor air temperature of: a) 22°C in living spaces and unfinished basements b) 15°C in crawl spaces; at the design temperature for the geographical location.

One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner and from improper maintenance is excluded from the statutory warranty.

Where the heating system is not capable of maintaining the prescribed temperature, repairs shall be made.

Several factors affect living space temperatures: a) Directional orientation - north-facing rooms are generally cooler than south-facing rooms. b) Windows - glass has little insulating value and allows more heat to escape from the room. c) Rooms over garages - have insulated floors that lose heat to the unheated garage below. d) Airflow - free airflow from the supply outlet in a room to a return inlet or undercut door is essential. Generally, a minimum 25 mm space under interior doors above the finished floor covering should be provided. e) Personal preference - personal comfort differs between individuals. f) Use of programmable thermostats. Balancing the air delivery system may not completely compensate for the effects of these factors. In determining the temperature of a room, measurements shall be taken in the center of the room at 1,500 mm above the floor. Heat loss calculations and duct designs assist in determining the furnace size and adequacy of the heating system. See Also: 8.8 HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY