October 1-March 31 Winterizaton Policy

• Keep garage door closed to keep garage pipes from freezing
• Unoccupied units should be winterized to prevent frozen/burst pipes
• Set thermostat to at least 65℃ to prevent frozen / burst pipes
• Leave cupboard doors open to circulate air and keep pipes from freezing
• Make arrangements to have your unit checked periodically during your absence to avoid unnecessary problems and/or expense
• Ensure your current contact information is on file with management
• Give a key to a friend, relative, or neighbor
• Make sure management has local contact info for someone who can access your unit in an emergency.
• Purchase garage door keypad openers or keypad front door locks to expediate emergency access to your unit for necessary maintenance and repairs
• Co-owners who have not winterized their units shall be deemed guilty of negligence

WHEREAS, and in accordance with the Master Deed and Bylaws of the Boulder Ridge Condominiums Association, the Board of Directors is authorized and empowered to govern the affairs of the Association, and the Association is authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations in the interest of the community pursuant to Article VI , Section 9 of the Bylaws of the Association and:

WHEREAS, the probability for failure of water source plumbing within any unoccupied, attached unit is enhanced during the winter months and such
failure may cause subsequent and severe damage to surrounding units and common elements; and

WHEREAS, this Policy is deemed necessary and advisable by the Board of Directors to avoid losses and liability to the Association and shall be
applicable to all Boulder Ridge Condominiums Association units and shall remain in effect until changed or rescinded by a majority of the Board of
Directors, or any time by the affirmative vote of more than 50% of the Co-owners in number and value.

BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the following Policy regarding access to (in accordance to Article VI , Section 10 of the Bylaws of the Association) and winterization of all units is hereby adopted by the Board of Directors:

From each October 1 through March 31 (of the following year), all unoccupied units within the Community shall be winterized. Winterization entails turning the water to the unit off and emptying water from all the pipes, and ensuring the heat is on and set at a minimum of 60 degrees in the unit to prevent freezing.

Upon notice or discovery of any unoccupied unit within the Community, the unit Co-owner shall be sent notification to the address of record with the Management Company of the necessity to winterize the unit during the aforementioned time. The Notice shall direct and require the Co-owner to contact the Board of Directors, via the Management Company, in writing within fifteen (15) days of the date of the Notice and confirm winterization was completed in accordance with this policy and provide satisfactory evidence (e.g. contractor invoice) as confirmation

Failure by the Co-owner to respond within the fifteen (15) days of the Notice, regarding the necessity to winterize the unit, will result in a seven (7) day notice of intent to access the unit. Please note: the Second Notice may provide less than seven (7) days notice or may confirm the need for immediate access by the Association, if conditions are such that below freezing temperature exist or are forecast.

Failure by the Co-owner to respond to the Second Notice within timeframe allotted will result in the Association gaining access to determine the winterization status of the unit and act accordingly. The sole purpose of such entry shall be to determine if the unit has been winterized, and if not, to winterize the unit.

A Co-owner, who has not winterized their unit as provided herein, shall be deemed guilty of negligence and shall be fully responsible for all costsincurred by the Association in addressing compliance and/or in responding to and remediating any loss or damage caused by said neglect.

Contractor(s) authorized by the Board of Directors shall perform entry and winterization.
Efforts will be made to minimize damage to the unit during entry; however, the Boulder Ridge Condominiums Association, its Board of Directors, the Management Company, and the authorized contractor(s) shall not be responsible for any damage caused by or during the entry for winterization . The unit shall be properly secured upon completion of the winterization of the unit and if necessary, any new keys shall be maintained by the Board of
Directors and/or the Management Company.
No less than one member of the Board of Directors or its designated Agent shall be present during the entry, winterization and securitization of the unit. The measures taken in accordance with this policy in no way relieve the Co-owner of any liability or responsibility should any damage occur, despite the above winterization procedures being completed , regardless by whom. The cost of entry, winterization and other related , performed work shall be at the sole expense of the Co-owner.
This Winterization Policy does not, in any way, limit or preclude the Association ‘s authority (in accordance with Article VI , Section 10 of the Association’s Bylaws) to enter a unit at any time in the event of an emergency situation. This Policy was adopted by the Boulder Ridge Condominiums Association Board of Directors and became effective on October 18, 2010.