3904

JOINT RESOLUTIONS

(b)     Possible Deficiency: Faucet or
valve leak.

(i) Performance Standard: No
valve or faucet should leak due to defects in material or
workmanship. However, leakage caused by worn or
defective washers is considered a homeowner maintenance
item.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall repair or replace the leaking faucet or
valve unless leakage is due to a defective washer.

(c)      Possible Deficiency: Defective
plumbing fixtures, appliances or trim fittings.

(i) Performance Standard:
Fixtures, appliances or fittings should be judged
according to their manufacturing standards.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder shall replace any fixture or fitting which is
outside of acceptable standards as defined by the
manufacturer.

(d)     Possible Deficiency: Stopped up
sewers, fixtures, and drains.

(i) Performance Standard: Sewer,
fixtures and drains should operate properly.

(ii) Builder Responsibility: The
builder is not responsible for sewers, fixtures and
drains which are clogged through the owner's negligence.
If a problem occurs, the owner should consult the builder
for a proper course of action. Where defective
construction is shown to be the cause, the builder shall
assume the cost of the repair; where owner negligence is
shown to be the cause, the owner shall assume all repair
costs.

(4) Power or Heat Generation:

(a) Possible Deficiency: Inadequate
heat.

(i) Performance Standard: The
heating system should be capable of producing an inside
temperature of 70 degrees F as measured in the center of
each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under
local outdoor winter design conditions as specified in
ASHRAE handbook.