Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
Condition
HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY
Acceptable Performance/Condition
HVAC appliances shall be installed to meet the manufacturer’s specifications and the Building Code. Ductwork and piping shall be joined and supported to maintain joint integrity.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials.
Two-Year - Ontario Building Code Health & Safety Violations.
Two-Year - Heating Delivery and Distribution Systems
Damage resulting from alterations, deletions or additions by the homeowner, or improper maintenance, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Where builder-supplied and installed appliances, ductwork and piping do not meet the acceptable performance, repairs shall be made.
Remarks
Confirm proper operation of the HVAC system during the PDI. Defects discovered after the PDI will be covered by the statutory warranty if they result from the builder’s work. Appliances such as the furnace and water heater are located at the discretion of the builder within the requirements of the governing authority.
Notes
This Article, as revised, applies to all conciliations after January 1, 2019.
See Also:
- 8.9 INADEQUATE HEATING
- 8.10 INADEQUATE COOLING