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  • CE 10.8: Glass Doors Not Clearly Identified

    Article type: Common Element
    A door in a barrier-free path of travel consisting of a sheet of glass is required to be marked with an opaque strip (attributes defined in the Ontario Building Code) so that it is readily apparent.

  • CE 10.9: Barrier-Free Ramp Width Between Handrails Is Not Wide Enough

    Article type: Common Element

    Ramps located in a barrier-free path of travel are required to have a minimum between handrails per Ontario Building Code.

  • CE 2.20: Condensation On Window Systems

    Article type: Common Element

    Condensation on the interior surfaces of window systems is not warranted unless it is clearly determined to result from workmanship related to the construction or non-compliance with the Ontario Building Code, the design or the manufacturer’s installation guidelines

  • CE 2.3: Exposed Balcony Concrete Finishes Have Formwork Ridges

    Article type: Common Element

    There should be no formwork ridges on exposed balcony concrete surfaces.

  • CE 4.10: Missing Fire Dampers

    Article type: Common Element

    Where fire dampers are required by the Ontario Building Code or the design, they shall be provided and properly set.

  • CE 4.11: Concrete Block Wall In a Fire Seperation Is Cracked

    Article type: Common Element
    Cracks in a concrete block wall that acts as a fire separation are not permitted.

  • CE 4.12: Fire Detection - Ground Faults/Trouble Indication

    Article type: Common Element
    A fire alarm system should not indicate faults or trouble within the warranty period.

  • CE 5.1: Floor Is Uneven

    Article type: Common Element

    Applied finished flooring shall be installed without visible ridges or depressions. Where visible ridges or depressions occur, the variation shall not exceed plus/minus 6 mm from the specified plane.

  • CE 5.2: Water Accumulates On Drained Finished Interior Floor Areas

    Article type: Common Element

    Where an interior finished floor area is intended to slope to drain, it shall be constructed so as not to impede drainage.

  • CE 5.3: Painting In Parking Garages

    Article type: Common Element
    Paint in parking garages must meet applicable property standards bylaw requirements in effect at the date of registration of the condominium.

  • CE 6.1: Inadequate Operating Speed And/Or Acceleration

    Article type: Common Element

    All elevators in a bank shall operate within the same performance range and meet the performance criteria of the building design

  • CE 6.10: Oil Leaks, Grease Fitting, Bearing Seals Shall Be Free Of Leaks Or Defect

    Article type: Common Element
    Elevators equipped with oil fitting, packing, valves, pumps, reservoir tank (hydraulic elevators), or bearings (sealed or unsealed), deflector sheaves, sprockets, oil buffers, etc. shall be free of oil leaks or grease escaping or leaking from the fittings.

  • CE 6.11: Electrical Schematics Missing

    Article type: Common Element

    All relevant schematics required for the proper maintenance and operation of the elevator shall be provided as required by the TSSA.

  • CE 6.12: Elevator Noise Due to Missing Or Inadequate Sound Mitigating Device(s)

    Article type: Common Element

    The elevators should be provided with appropriate sound mitigation devices as required by the design.

  • CE 6.2: Door Closing Too Quickly or Too Slowly

    Article type: Common Element

    Elevator doors shall operate within the manufacturer’s recommended speed ranges and shall not exceed the code limit for maximum allowable kinetic energy. Kinetic energy of a closing door shall be based upon the sum of the hoist-way and the car door weights as well as the weight of parts rigidly connected to the doors and shall also include the rotational inertia effects of the door operator and the connecting transmission. The door closing force necessary to prevent closing of the hoist-way door (or the car door or gate if power operated) from rest shall not exceed 135 N (30 lb.). This force shall be measured on the leading edge of the door with the door at any point between one-third and two-thirds of its travel, and shall also not exceed the maximum allowed code limits.

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