PLUMBING

* Possible Deficiency:

Leakage from any piping

Performance Standard:

No leaks of any kind should exist in any soil, waste, vent or water pipe. Condensation on piping does not constitute leakage and is not covered. Pipe racking is beyond control of the builder and is not covered.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall make necessary repairs unless the problem is caused by owner or third party negligence.

Possible Deficiency:

Defective plumbing fixtures, appliances or trim fittings

Performance Standard:

Fixtures, appliances or fittings should be judged according to their manufacturing standards.

Builder Responsibility:

The builder shall replace any fixture or fitting that is outside of acceptable standards as defined by the manufacturer.

* Possible Deficiency:

Faucet or valve leak except outside sillcocks that become frozen because hose is left connected.

Performance Standard:

No valve or faucet should leak because of defects in material or workmanship. However, leakage caused by worn or defective washers are considered a home owner maintenance
item.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall repair or replace the leaking faucet or valve unless leakage is caused by a defective washer.

DISCLAIMER:

Builder is not responsible for stopped up sewers, fixtures and chains once the home is occupied except where defective construction is shown to be the cause.

REFRIGERATION

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate cooling

Performance Standard:

Where air conditioning is provided, the cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor summer design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook. Standards for cooling and heating to be consistent with Iowa State Energy Policies and Statues.

Builder Responsibility:

Correct cooling system to meet the above temperature conditions.

AIR DISTRIBUTION

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate heat

Performance Standard:

Heating system should be capable of producing an inside temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor winter design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall correct the heating system as required to provide the required temperatures. However, the owner shall be responsible for balancing dampers, registers and other minor
adjustments.

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate cooling

Performance Standard:

Where air conditioning is provided, the cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor summer design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook. Standards for cooling and heating to be consistent with Iowa State Energy Policies and Statues.

Builder Responsibility:

Correct cooling system to meet the above temperature conditions.

SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS

* Possible Deficiency:

Septic system fails to operate properly

Performance Standard:

Septic system should be capable of properly handling normal
flow of household effluent capable of liquification.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall take corrective action as required. Builder shall
not be responsible for malfunctions which occur through owner
negligence, third party acts or disposing of articles not conducive
to a septic system

POWER OR HEAT GENERATION

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate heat

Performance Standard:

Heating system should be capable of producing an inside temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor winter design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall correct the heating system as required to provide the required temperatures. However, the owner shall be responsible for balancing dampers, registers and other minor
adjustments.

LIQUID HEAT TRANSFER

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate heat

Performance Standard:

Heating system should be capable of producing an inside temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor winter design conditions as specified in ASHRAE
handbook.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall correct the heating system as required to provide
the required temperatures. However, the owner shall be
responsible for balancing dampers, registers and other minor
adjustments.

CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate heat

Performance Standard:

Heating system should be capable of producing an inside temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor winter design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook.

Builder Responsibility:

Builder shall correct the heating system as required to provide the required temperatures. However, the owner shall be responsible for balancing dampers, registers and other minor
adjustments.

* Possible Deficiency:

Inadequate cooling

Performance Standard:

Where air conditioning is provided, the cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the center of each room at a height of 5 feet above the floor, under local outdoor summer design conditions as specified in ASHRAE handbook. Standards for cooling and heating to be consistent with Iowa State Energy Policies and Statues.

Builder Responsibility:

Correct cooling system to meet the above temperature conditions.