Indiana Quality Assurance Building Standards The standards are intended to be used as a tool by both the builder and the homeowner when questions arise regarding the new home or remodeling project. Prior to calling the builder, the homeowner should use the standards manual to determine if the particular concern is necessary. The builder should use these standards as the tool to determine what action is necessary to meet homowner expectations created by the standards. The standards presented were chosen to address the vast majority of the questions that arise in the course of the typical construction or remodeling process. The actual standards and the language used, along with the individual sections of the manual, were chosen to allow all parites a clear understanding of the potential issues and the standards that should be ecxpected. The standards do not constitute a warranty nor are they intended as a substitute or a warranty. In addition, the standards are seperate and distinct from any manufacture's warranties that may apply to materials and products used in the project. The homeowner and the builder should agree that the standards are to be included as a part of the construction and sales contract to the project.