PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 8. INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROL

8.15 Dryer Vent Does Not Exhaust Adequately

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Dryer vents shall remain intact and adequately exhaust to the exterior as required by the BC Building Code.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Damage resulting from 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

Dryer vents not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition must be rectified.

Repair may require a ceiling drop or furred in bulkhead to accommodate a new run of ducting.

Maintenance Tip

Dryer vents and diffusers need to be inspected, cleaned and maintained regularly.