Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
Condition
FUSES BLOW OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIP
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Electrical circuits shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
Warranty
Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty. · Secondary damage caused by defects, such as property damage or personal injury, is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Electrical circuits not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Remarks
Circuit breakers protect electrical wiring from overloading. Frequent tripping of circuit breakers or blown fuses could result from faulty appliances and should be investigated. Some appliances have special power requirements. Care should be taken not to overload or bypass electrical circuits. Personal injury or fire can result. Typical household wiring is installed to accommodate residential electrical loads. Specific requirements should be discussed with the builder prior to installation.