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    CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

The purpose of the Construction Performance Guidelines is to provide advance guidance as to how Tarion will decide disputes between homeowners and builders regarding defects in work or materials. The Construction Performance Guidelines are intended to complement the Ontario Building Code. They are supplemented by any applicable guidelines or standards produced by industry associations. They do not replace manufacturer warranties.

2019 CPG Revisions: Nine new revisions to the Construction Performance Guidelines for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units have taken effect as of January 1, 2019 (seven revisions) and June 1, 2019 (two revisions). Click here to view a PDF of each revised article, and the specific date on which it took effect.

Ongoing CPG Review: In May of 2019, Tarion launched the second phase of our review of the Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units. For more information about the review, click here.

Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units

The Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units outlines work and material deficiencies in new homes and residential condominium units covered under the statutory warranty. The CPG provides a workable, measurable and practical reference point for the most commonly encountered kinds of defects in new home construction. It is intended to be consistent with the Ontario Building Code and not supersede it.

Tarion is committed to ensuring that the CPG is a living document that reflects current industry trends and construction practices. In July 2017, Tarion launched the ongoing review of the CPG. For more information about the review, click here.

Version Notes

The newest version of the Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units was published on June 1, 2019, and included the addition of two new articles.

The previously available version was published on January 1, 2019, and included seven revisions which took effect on that date. 

Given the building industry’s rapidly changing landscape, Tarion is committed to ensuring that the CPG is a living, relevant document that reflects current industry practices. In keeping with that commitment, Tarion has opened the CPG for feedback and launched an ongoing review process. Public posting for feedback is an integral part of this regular review process.

Tarion accepts feedback/written submissions from all stakeholder perspectives. Tarion wants to hear from you on how to update and improve the CPG. To submit your comments or suggestions, click here.

For additional background information about the review, click here.

Construction Performance Guidelines for Common Elements of Residential Condominiums (CE CPG)

The Construction Performance Guidelines for Common Elements of Residential Condominiums (CE CPG) is a document that outlines work and material deficiencies in condominium common elements that are covered under the statutory warranty.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance as to how Tarion will decide disputes between builders and condominium corporations regarding defects in work or materials.

The CE CPG is intended to supplement the existing Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) for Freehold Homes and Condominium Units, which can be found here.