Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
Condition
WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH BASEMENT FLOOR SLAB
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Basement floor slabs shall allow no water penetration.
Warranty
Two-Year - Basement Water Penetration. Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance, exterior grade alterations made by the homeowner, an act of God or failure of municipal services or other utilities is excluded from the statutory warranty. Secondary damage to property or any personal injury resulting from the water penetration is also excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Defects resulting in water penetration through the basement floor slab shall be repaired. Subsurface investigation may be required.
Remarks
Only actual water leakage through the floor slab resulting in an accumulation of water is warranted; dampness or condensation is not considered a warranted condition. The homeowner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider. A thorough site investigation prior to construction and during excavation will assist in determining whether groundwater levels may adversely affect the use of the building. See Also: 1.12 BASEMENT WALL OR FLOOR IS DAMP