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
WATER PONDING ON LANDSCAPING
Acceptable Performance/Condition
The site shall be graded to shed water in accordance to the requirements of the design. Where no grade is specified in the design for a slope, a minimum gradient of 2% is considered acceptable; sod or graveled areas may have a minimum gradient of 1%.
Warranty
One -Year – Work and Materials
Action
Site grading shall meet the acceptable condition by conforming to a municipally approved grading plan/site plan, where applicable.
Remarks
Typically municipalities require ponding in landscaped areas to dissipate within 48 to 72 hours after a water event (please also see REFERENCE final item number related to ponding on walkways and driveways) After the first year, the owner is responsible for maintaining the finished site grading to ensure ponding water does not adversely affect their premises.