PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.13 Water Ponding in Site Surface Grading

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Grading adjacent to and around the perimeter of the new home is required to comply with the BC Building Code.

Directly around the new home, the site shall be graded so that water does not accumulate at or near the foundation after settlement.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Subsidence of the land not adjacent to the new home or along utility lines, alterations by the owner, such as landscaping or maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder, is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Site grading not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Maintenance Tip

Ensure debris and obstructions are kept away from drainage areas.

Do not change grading of the lot.

Do not remove splash pads for drain pipes.