PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 14. GARAGES AND EXTERIORS

14.3 No Reinforcing in Garage Slab

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Concrete slabs in garages shall conform to the BC Building Code.

Unless the slab is specifically intended and designed to be a structural slab, reinforcing or mesh is not required. Some cracking of a concrete slab is common and often due to normal shrinkage or settlement.

Warranty Coverage

• 10 years Structural Failure

Detached garages, other than those included as common property in strata titled buildings, are not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Concrete slabs in garages not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Where repairs are required, colour, finish or texture may not have an exact match.

Seasonal conditions may delay the timing of repairs.

Maintenance Tip

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