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
2.24
Condition
MOVEMENT JOINTS IN MASONRY ARE OBSTRUCTED
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Movement joints in masonry construction shall allow free movement of masonry to prevent or relieve stress due to differential movement.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Movement joints not meeting the Acceptable Performance shall be repaired.
Remarks
The Ontario Building Code references CSA A371 “Masonry Construction for Buildings”