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ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY COVERAGE

10.3 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUED

Ductworkmakes excessively loud noises known as “oil canning.”

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

The stiffening of the ductwork and the gauge of metal used shall be such that ducts do not “oil can.” The booming noise caused by “oil canning” is a deficiency.

Take the necessary steps to eliminate noise caused by “oil canning.”

None.

Exclusions

11.1 SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES 11. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Fuses blow or circuit breakers kick out.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Fuses and circuit breakers that deactivate under normal usage, when reset or replaced, are deficiencies during the workmanship warranty term .

Check all wiring and replace wiring or breaker if it does not performadequately or is defective.

None.

Exclusions

Drafts fromelectrical outlets.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

None. No coverage.

None.

The electrical junction box on exterior walls may produce a slight air flow, whereby the cold air can be drawn through the outlet into a room. This problem is normal in new home construction.

Exclusions

Malfunction of electrical outlets, switches or fixtures.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

All outlets, switches and fixtures that do not operate as intended are considered deficiencies only during the workmanship warranty term .

Repair or replace defective outlets, switches and fixtures.

None.

Exclusions

Light fixture tarnishes.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

None. No coverage.

None.

Finishes on light fixtures may be covered under their manufacturer’s warranty.

Exclusions

11.2 SERVICE ANDDISTRIBUTION

Ground fault interrupter trips frequently.

Deficiency

Ground fault interrupters are sensitive safety devices installed into the electrical system to provide protection against electrical shock. These devices are sensitive and can be tripped very easily. Ground fault outlets that do not operate as intended are considered deficiencies.

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Replace defective devices.

None.

Exclusions

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