Condition: ROOF OR FLASHING LEAKS
Acceptable Performance/Condition: Roofs and their associated flashings shall allow no water penetration under normal weather conditions.
Warranty: One-Year ? Ontario Building Code Violations, Two-Year ? Building Envelope Water Penetration • Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty. Secondary damage to property or any personal injury resulting from the water penetration is also excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action: Defects allowing water penetration through the roof or any associated flashings shall be repaired.
Remarks: Ice dams can cause water leakage during the winter. This condition is warranted if the ice dam results from a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder. The homeowner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider. See Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test” for more information.