Appliances and Items of Equipment, including Attachments and Appurtenances
Water heaters, pumps, stoves, refrigerators, compactors, garbage disposals, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers, bathtubs, sinks, commodes, faucets, light fixtures, switches, outlets, thermostats, furnaces and oil tanks, humidifiers, oil purifiers, air conditioning materials, in-house sprinkler systems and similar items.
Arbitration
If resolution is not reached during mediation, the next step is arbitration, a formal process conducted by an independent, neutral arbitrator to resolve disputes. We use arbitrators experienced in arbitrating residential construction matters. Unless prohibited by law, the decision of the arbitrator under our programs is binding on all parties, including both you and your Builder. There is a fee for the arbitration which is paid according to the terms spelled out in your warranty document.
Consequential Damages
All consequential damages including, but not limited to, damage to the Home that is caused by a warranted Defect but is not itself a warranted Defect and costs of shelter, transportation, food, moving, storage or other incidental expenses related to relocation during repairs.
Cooling, Ventilating and Heating Systems
All ductwork, refrigerant lines, steam and water pipes, registers, convectors and dampers.
Defect
A condition of any item warranted by this Limited Warranty which exceeds the allowable tolerance specified in this Limited Warranty. Failure to complete construction of the Home or any portion of the Home, in whole or in part, is not considered a Defect.
Deflection (Check your specific warranty book for applicability.)
A turning or bending of a Designated Structural Element from its original position. Deflection is measured from any two end points and a third reference point. The reference point may be located at any distance between the two end points.
Electrical Systems
All wiring, electrical boxes and connections up to the house side of the meter base.