PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 13. CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

13.4 Chimney Serving Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliance Does Not Draw Properly

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Combustion air supply and chimneys serving solid-fuel-burning appliances shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.

Chimneys may not draw properly if:

• adjacent buildings, trees or high winds create downdrafts;
• chimney is plugged;
• chimney is cold, or;
• combustion air supply for the appliance has become restricted.
• The above items are not considered a construction defect and therefore are not covered under warranty.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property
• 2 years Building Code Violation Resulting in Unsafe Conditions

Damage resulting from maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder additions, deletions or alterations made by an owner is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Chimneys not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Where repairs are required, an exact match of colour, finish and texture may not be possible.

Maintenance Tip

Inspecting and cleaning the chimney should be part of regular home maintenance.