2-10 Warranty Guide

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ITEMS COVERED UNDER THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WARRANTY COVERAGE

12.2 PLUMBING CONTINUED

Water in plumbing pipes freezes and the pipes burst.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Drain, waste, vent and water pipes shall be adequately protected to prevent freezing and bursting during normally anticipated cold weather.

Correct conditions not meeting Construction Performance Guidelines .

Burst pipes due to your neglect and resultant damage are not builder/seller’s responsibility. You are responsible for draining exterior faucets andmaintaining a suitable temperature in the home to prevent water in pipes from freezing. During periods when the outdoor temperature falls below the design temperature, you are responsible for draining or otherwise protecting pipes. Homes that are periodically occupied, such as summer homes, or where there will be no occupancy for an extended period of time, must be properly winterized or periodically checked to insure that a reasonable temperature ismaintained.

Exclusions

12.3 WATER SUPPLY

Water supply system fails to deliver water.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

All service connections tomunicipal water main or private water supply are builder/seller’s responsibility when installed by builder/seller .

Repair as required if failure to supply water is the result of deficiency in workmanship or materials.

If conditions exist that disrupt or eliminate the sources of water supply that are beyond builder/seller’s control, then builder/ seller is not responsible.

Exclusions

12.4 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Refrigerant lines leak.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Builder/Seller -installed refrigerant lines or ground loop pipes that develop leaks during normal operation are deficiencies.

Repair leaking lines and recharge the unit as required.

Leaks due to your actions or negligence are excluded. Ductwork separates or becomes unattached.

Exclusions

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Ductwork that is not intact or securely fastened is a deficiency.

Reattach and resecure all separated or unattached ductwork.

None.

Exclusions

13.1 ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS 13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Failure of wiring to carry its designed load.

Deficiency

Construction Performance Guidelines Builder/Seller Responsibility

Wiring that is not capable of carrying the designated load, for normal residential use to switches, receptacles and equipment is a deficiency.

Check wiring and replace if it fails to carry the designated load.

None.

Exclusions

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