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December 30, 2008
New construction interior dimensions - expected tolerances
When comparing actual new construction condo dimensions (interior dimensions) with those listed in the offering plan, what kind of tolerances are normal / to be expected, and where do differences become large enough that a complaint should be filed with the attorney general? For example (actual numbers made up by me):
1-2 inches: normal construction tolerances
2-4 inches: greater than expected disrepancies, but probably not enough to complain about
4-6 inches: grounds exist for filing a complaint
If any one has a handle for what the above numbers should really be (either in absolute terms, or as a relative % of the dimension), that would be greatly appreciated.
Just to be clear, I'm talking about interior dimensions (backed by the scale drawings of the floor plan), and not a proxy measure of overall square footage (which includes interior walls, etc.).
Many thanks for your help,
AP
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I can't answer your question directly, but when overseeing construction, a 6" discrepancy in locating residential partitions would certainly warrant investigation and likely correction, depending on the cause. (especially when dims are tight.)
I would be eager to get my hands on the construction drawings to see if the dimensions the contractor used for layout matched the dimensions you were given. If there is a mismatch, you have a valid case that you were mislead.
Posted by: squaredrive at December 30, 2008 1:10 PM
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