MARVIN MANDEL, Governor                              3903

cracks, delaminations and chips in high pressure
laminates. Vanity and kitchen cabinet countertops.

(i) Performance Standard:

Counter tops fabricated with high pressure laminate

coverings should not delaminate    or have chips or surface
cracks.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Repair or replace as the condition requires.

(K) Mechanical:

(1)    Insulation (Pipe Covering):

(a) Possible Deficiency: Plumbing
pipes freeze.

(i) Performance Standard: Drain,
waste and vent or water pipes should be adequately
insulated to prevent freezing during normally anticipated
cold weather.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall correct the condition responsible for pipes
freezing, and repair piping damaged by freezing.

(2)    Septic Tank Systems:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Septic system
fails to operate properly.

(i) Performance Standard: Septic
system should be capable of properly handling normal flow
of household effluent.

(ii) Builder Responsibility:
Builder shall take corrective action as required. The
builder shall not be responsible for malfunctions which
occur through owner negligence or abuse.

(3)    Plumbing:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Leakage from
any piping.

(i) Performance Standard: No
leaks of any kind should exist in any soil, waste, vent
or water pipe. Condensation on piping does not
constitute leakage, and is not covered.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall make necessary repairs to eliminate leakage,