DEFINITIONS
In general, the following words have the meanings indicated.
A. A ppliances, fixtures, and equipment: means furnaces, propane tanks and fittings, air purifiers, air handling equipment, ventilating fans, air conditioning equipment, water heaters, pumps, stoves, refrigerators, range tops, ovens, microwaves, garbage disposals, compactors, dishwashers, automatic door openers, washers and dryers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, faucets and fittings, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and other similar items.
B. Builder: NVR, Inc., a Virginia corporation trading as Ryan Homes and Ryan Homes of New York.
C. Electrical system: means all wiring, electrical boxes, switches, outlets and connections up to the public utility connection. D. Heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC systems): means all duct work, steam, water and refrigerant lines, registers, convectors, radiation elements and dampers.
E. Load-bearing portions of the home: means the load-bearing portions of the:
1. Foundation system and footings;
2. Beams;
3. Girders;
4. Lintels;
5. Structural columns;
6. Load-bearing walls and partitions;
7. Floor framing systems;
8. Roof framing system; and
9. Porches (including screened-in) and decks installed by Builder during the initial construction of the new home, specifically the roof framing system and deck footers. F. Local jurisdiction: means any local government entity having permit and inspection requirements for the construction of a new home.
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