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
6.6
Condition
WATER IN PIT
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Elevator pits should be clear of standing water or fluids.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Pits not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
If leakage has caused corrosion of the elevator equipment, it must be repaired in a manner acceptable to the TSSA and consistent with the safety factor requirements. Where the condition of the pit steel and buffer is questionable, the Owner shall be supplied with a letter from a Professional Engineer confirming that the pit steel and equipment meets the requirements of the elevator code.