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Some squeaking resulting from normal shrinkage of materials after construction is acceptable however; floors shall be reasonably free from squeaks caused by movement in the floor system connections under normal seasonal indoor humidity and loading conditions.

Buried roof slabs shall be designed and constructed to prevent water penetration and leakage in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the design.

Where the condition is visible from a normal viewing position, walls shall not be out of plumb more than 19 mm in 2,400 mm vertical measurement.

Exterior doors shall not be dented at the time of the PDI.

Wooden panels will shrink and expand because of temperature and/or humidity changes, and may expose unpainted surfaces; this is acceptable. However, gaps between the edge of an inserted panel and the rest of the door caused by shrinkage are not normal and not acceptable.

Cracks penetrating through the door are not acceptable.

Exterior doors and their hardware shall be installed to operate with minimal binding taking into account the weatherstripping seal and seasonal periods of high humidity.

Exterior doors shall close completely and latch securely.

The plastic mouldings on exterior doors shall not deform when the door is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Exterior doors shall be installed sufficiently plumb and square so they do not swing by themselves due to the force of gravity alone

Exterior doors must have a proper weather seal when closed. The weatherstripping must contact the perimeter of the door.

Finishes on door hardware and fixtures may discolour.