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
Condition
PONDING ON PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS/ROADWAYS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Driveways and roadways that are designed to drain shall be constructed so that water drains off these surfaces without creating ponds which remain 24 hours after the rain event. Pedestrian sidewalks that are designed to drain shall be constructed so that water drains off these surfaces without creating accumulation/ponding that might create a safety hazard.
Warranty
One -Year – Work and Materials
Action
The surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Ponding on site surface poses a particular safety risk due to ice formation so drainage of these components is important.