A. During the period from November 15 to March 31 the
heat in each Unit must be maintained at 62° Fahrenheit regardless of
whether the unit is occupied. This is necessary to prevent the bursting,
from freezing, of water and plumbing systems within each unit and to
prevent damages to adjacent units. In addition, it is necessary to
prevent freezing of sprinkler heads, which could release water into a
unit, and prevent damage to the fire protection control system. Such
damage to the fire protection system could result in citations from the
town and could allow the Association's insurance company to escape
liability for water damages which occurred in an unheated unit or fire
damages which occurred while the fire protection system was inoperative.
B. The Association will not be liable for any damages
which occur as a result of a unit owner not maintaining a minimum heat
of 62° Fahrenheit. Any damages that occur to a unit where the minimum
heat was not maintained, or damages that occur to other units as a
result of said unit owner's negligence, will be payable by said unit
owner. In addition, any damages normally paid by the Association's
insurance company that are not paid because a unit was not properly
heated will not be payable by the Association and will be the liability
of the unit owner who did not properly heat the unit.
C. During the period from November 15 to March 31, in
addition to maintaining the heat at the minimum of 62° Fahrenheit, it
is recommended that the water supply in all unoccupied units be shut
off, and all water pipes drained from the lowest point in the system.
D. Electricity must remain on at all times so that
the smoke detectors within the unit remain functional.
