MARVIN MANDEL, Governor                              3895

place.

(D)    Masonry:

(1) Unit Masonry (Nonstructural):

(a)     Possible Deficiency: Basement or
foundation wall cracks.

(i) Performance Standard: Small
nonstructural cracks are not unusual in mortar joints of
masonry foundation walls. Such cracks greater than 1/8
inch in width are considered excessive.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall repair nonstructural cracks in excess of
1/8 inch by surface patching. These repairs should be
made toward the end of the first year of ownership to
permit normal settling of the home to stabilize.

(b)     Possible Deficiency: Cracks in
masonry walls or veneer.

(i) Performance Standard: Small
cracks are common in mortar joints of masonry
construction. Cracks greater than 1/8 inch in width are
considered excessive.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Repair cracks in excess of 1/8 inch by surface pointing.
These repairs should be made toward the end of the
warranty period to permit normal settling of the home to
stabilize.

(E)    Wood and Plastics:

(1) Rough Carpentry:

(a)       Possible Deficiency: Floors
squeak.

(i) Performance Standard: Should
not be objectionable to the owner within reasonable
repair capability.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Locate problem and correct.

(b)      Possible Deficiency: Uneven
floors.

(i) Performance Standard: Floors
should not be more than 1/4 inch out of level within any
32 inch measurement. Floor slope within any room shall