Construction Performance Guidelines
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About the Guidelines
These helpful guidelines outline work and material deficiencies in new homes and residential condominium units covered under the statutory warranty [...]
Article Number
Condition
ELEVATOR NOT CONFORMING TO ONTARIO BUILDING CODE BARRIER FREE REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Elevators shall conform to the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year – Health and Safety Violation of Ontario Building Code
Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Barrier free design is covered by Appendix E of the Elevator Code. Under the terms of the Elevator Code, Appendix E is voluntary. However, Appendix E is a mandatory requirement under the Ontario Building Code, so full compliance to the referenced code is required. The following barrier-free requirements including appropriate height buttons Braille on buttons, position indicator, hands-free phones, call registration chime, passing floor chime, hall door jamb Braille, and voice annunciation indicating floor level may be affected.