MARVIN MANDEL, Governor

3899

(i) Performance Standard:
Hairline cracks are not unusual in stucco wall surfaces.
Cracks greater than 1/16 inch in width are considered
excessive,

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall repair cracks exceeding 1/16 inch as
required.

(2)    Lath and Plaster and Gypsum Wallboard:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Defects

caused by poor workmanship such as blisters in tape,

excess compound in joints, cracked corner beads, or
trowel marks.

(i) Performance Standard: Slight
defects such as nail pops, seam lines and cracks are
common in plaster and gypsum wallboard installations.
However, obvious defects of poor workmanship resulting in
blisters in tape or excess compound in joints, trowel
marks and cracked corner beads are not acceptable.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Correct such defects to acceptable tolerance.

(3)    Ceramic Tile:

(a)    Possible Deficiency: Ceramic tile
cracks or becomes loose.

(i) Performance Standard:
Ceramic tile should not crack or become loose.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall replace any cracked tiles and resecure any
loose tiles unless the defects were caused by the owner's
negligence.

(b)    Possible Deficiency: Cracks appear
in grouting of ceramic tile joints or at junctions with
other material such as a bathtub.

(i) Performance Standard: Cracks
in grouting of ceramic tile joints are commonly due to
normal shrinkage conditions. Regrouting of these cracks
are a maintenance responsibility of the homeowner within
the life of the home after the first year of warranty.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: Will
repair grounting as necessary one time within the first
year of warranty.

(4) Resilient Flooring: