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Patio/Deck Construction Guidelines

The Unit Owner must obtain written permission from the Board prior to start of project. Any and all permits required by the Village of Fox Lake are the responsibility of the Unit Owner.

A.        Patio Specifications for Poured in Place Concrete Patio:
Maximum size of slab not to exceed 100 square feet in size with a minimum of 64 square feet. 4000 psi air entrained concrete (no coloring of concrete is permitted). Wire mesh reinforced. No use of corrosive accelerators permitted. Thickness of concrete slab is to be a minimum of 4” on a minimum of 2”of compacted sand or gravel. Expansion joint must be used between existing concrete and new slab. No major excavation of site will be permitted.

B.        Deck Construction Guidelines:
There are original deck plans created for the Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge. In addition to adhering to these spec's, the stairs(s)  must rest on a concrete pad at ground level. This pad must meet all of the specifications contained in cement patio section. The pad must be 4" thick on a 2" base of sand, it must extend 2 inches beyond the length the width of the bottom stair thread. This pad must be flush with the existing ground level

C.         The name and address of the contractor must be submitted.

D.        Contractor to provide American Community Management, Inc., and Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge Homeowners Association with a certificate of insurance showing  $500,000 in liability insurance, workers comp. insurance and the Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge and American Community Management, Inc. listed as additional insured

E.         $1000.00 cash bond posted by homeowners prior to construction of the deck and cement patio.  This is to guaranty that no damage is caused to the common elements or underground utilities. If the building has been landscaped, $1000.00 cash bond will also guaranty replacement of shrubs and insurance that if any of the landscaping has been relocated, then the bond will be held one year.

F.         Homeowner is responsible for all building permits and inspections required by the Village Of  Fox Lake.

G.        Homeowner is responsible for contacting  J.U.L.I.E. to locate utilities.

H.        Homeowner is responsible to have deck or cement patio built per plans and specifications prepared by the Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge Homeowners Association.

I.          Homeowner and Homeowner’s subcontractor need to tender a statement to the Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge and American Community Management, Inc., The letter should state that both the Homeowner and the Subcontractor:

  1. Agree to hold American Community Management, Inc., and the Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge Homeowners Association harmless in the event of any injury, theft, or any other mishap relating to the deck or cement patio construction.

  2. Understand that deck or cement patio construction can only take place Monday– Friday from 7 am - 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm.

  3. Subcontractor must tender paid invoice showing labor and material has been prepaid.

  4. Subcontractor must tender lien waivers for material and labor prior to deck or cement patio construction.

  5. Subcontractor must tender a statement waiving any and all lien rights and any other legal recourse against  American Community Management, Inc., and Carriage Homes of Fox Ridge Homeowners Association.

  6. Work to be completed, start to finish within 7 calendar days.

J.    Indemnification Agreement is signed and submitted.

Architectural Approval

Deck Stain Color

                        The approved deck stain is:

Sherwin-Williams
Deck Scapes
Water borne exterior semi-transparent
3512 Cider Mill

 

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