PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.16 Water Ponding on Concrete Stairs or Landings

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Stairs and landings that form a walkway shall be designed and installed in accordance with the BC Building Code. Ground settlement or shrinkage of materials over time may result in incidental ponding after a rainfall.

Ponding water greater than 3mm (1/8”) in depth should not remain for more than 48 hours after rainfall has stopped and conditions of evaporation exist.

Some retained water due to rough materials, or surface finishes, and at transitions, is not uncommon and is not considered to be a defect.

As part of surface water management, water should not be directed beneath a walkway.

The standing water must be a result of natural conditions such as rainfall.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property
• 2 years BC Building Code Violation Resulting in Safety Hazard

Claim Response

Stairs and landings not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Acceptable repairs are filling, localized transitioning, grouting, grinding or slab jacking. Replacement of the entire concrete surface may not be necessary.

Where repairs are made, an exact match of colour, finish, sheen or texture may not be possible. Seasonal conditions may delay the timing of repairs.

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