Arizona Registrar of Contractors Workmanship Standards Warranty Periods
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) enforces workmanship standards that generally cover construction items for the first two years of ownership. However, certain components have warranty periods shorter than two years, often aligning with the manufacturer's warranty. Below is a breakdown of warranty periods:
Two Years
Everything in the Arizona Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors defaults to the first two years of ownership unless otherwise specified. This includes most structural elements, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, and mechanical installations.
One Year
Items with a one-year warranty include:
Adjustment of doors, windows, and weather-stripping
Interior and exterior caulking
Drips/leaks at faucets, hose bibs, and other plumbing fixtures
HVAC equipment failure
Cabinet malfunctions and cabinet doors not the same height
Crooked, warped fascias
Exterior (including garage doors) warping, splintering, shrinking, and exposing unfinished areas
Pocket door rubs against frame or casing
Bypass sliding doors uneven
Doors bind or rub against jamb
Interior or exterior door warped
Cracks in “cast in place” concrete stems
Malfunctioning windows, screens, and sliding glass doors
Visible conditions such as nail pops, cracks, and seam lines due to expansion and contraction of structure
Deterioration of stains, varnish, or lacquer finishes
Solar water heater system does not operate properly
Grout discoloration in tile
Grout cracks of more than 1/16” at joints with other dissimilar materials such as bathtubs
Drafts around doors and windows from weather stripping or thresholds
Pool tile grout and coping
Pool plaster cracks
Excessively settled areas around the pool
90 Day Warranty
Severe pile crushing in carpet
Sprinklers, bubblers, and drip systems
Plaster pool trowel burn discoloration
30 Day Warranty
Wood Pool Deck: Loose/rusty nails, splintered or split boards, excessive loose knotholes
10 Day Warranty
All manufactured surfaces
Laminated countertop cuts, burns, abrasions, stains, and scratches
Cultured marble scratches
Countertops & walls polished stone scratches and chips
Glass and mirror defects
Owner Maintenance Responsibilities
After the expiration of these specified warranty periods, the maintenance of certain items becomes the responsibility of the homeowner. These include:
Adjustments to doors, windows, and weather-stripping
Reapplication of caulking to prevent water intrusion
Repair of minor leaks at plumbing fixtures
Key Takeaway
Homeowners should familiarize themselves with both the ROC's workmanship standards and the specific warranties provided by manufacturers. While the ROC enforces a two-year workmanship period for most construction components, shorter warranties apply to appliances, fixtures, and other items. Staying aware of these timelines ensures that homeowners can address issues promptly within the warranty periods.
For more information, consult theArizona Registrar of Contractors website.