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
7.20
Condition
FLOW VELOCITY OR IMBALANCE IN DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Water flow velocity and system balance in domestic water pipes should meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the design.
Warranty
One -Year – Work and Materials. Two -Year – Delivery and Distribution Systems
Action
Systems not meeting the acceptable performance criteria shall be repaired.
Remarks
Excessive flow velocity is believed to promote pinhole leakage in pipes. A lack of balance can contribute to excessive flow in some pipes, with lower flow in others.