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
4.1
Condition
MISSING OR INADEQUATE FIRE STOPPING
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Fire stopping shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the design.
Warranty
One – Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation. Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Fire stopping not installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code or the design shall be repaired.
Remarks
Fire stopping is a rated assembly with particular dimensional and material requirements that must be adhered to.