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
4.5
Condition
UNSEALED FORM-TIE HOLES
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Form-tie holes in demising and fire-rated partitions shall be sealed.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health and Safety Violation.
Action
Conditions not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired
Remarks
Unsealed form tie holes in demising walls that have been covered with drywall may compromise the required acoustic and fire performance of the assembly.