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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #514-13 - 114 MIDDLESEX STREET 1/15/2013 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATIO Permit NO. I Date Received- 1 Date Issued: 13 IMPORTANT:Applicant must complete all items on this page 1110f P,R.0'ERTM 01NNERt Print 100�Year�0ldStructure� ye_s3 nod MAPxN®' PARCEL: ZONING 50RICT Histonc;Distncf yes nod t + MachinerShopVillage) yqsi nod TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building XOne family ❑Addition ❑Two or more family ❑ Industrial Iteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial ,Iil'Repair, replacement ❑Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other ❑iSeptic3 osWell q.YFloodplan ❑iV1/etlands ; ❑ Watershed lDistrict, ❑�IN_ater/S:ewerf' _ ._. I _ DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFOR ED: — Gc� Id ntification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: acc Phone: 9�f,JAddress: 'C �/� /rel ✓�✓�i cS'�' CONTRAC,TO.R Name:.. T /2�IkZ t � Phone:: _ l � t. i ZAddress: ,. i / 5t?4 - - ------ Supervisor,s#Construction,Licensel Expo, pate: /' . . Hometlmprovement 'License> ���� Exp? Date ' a ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE.BOLDING PERMIT.$12.000 PER$9000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BAS D 925.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ , 6r� FEE: $ Check No.: � 3,� Receip t No.: NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the g a anty fund +._ .._,.. ._. . _..- _._ _ .. . Signature yofAgent/Owner Signature of`contracto .. r Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ r Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/Massage/Body Art ❑ Swimming Pools ❑ Well ❑ Tobacco Sales ❑ Food Packaging/Sales ❑ Private(septic tank,etc. ❑ Permanent Dumpster on Site ❑ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY INTERDEPARTMENTAL SIGN OFF - U FORM DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ❑ ❑ COMMENTS CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS HEALTH Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals:Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes a Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature& Date Driveway Permit ]DPW Town Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE,-DEP ATM- Temp:Duroste"r on site yes . no Located at-1, Mair Street {' Fire Department-signatureldate ` COMMENTS Dimension Number of Stories: Total square feet of floor area, based on Exterior dimensions. Total land area, sq. ft.: ELECTRICAL: Movement of Meter location, mast or service drop requires approval of Electrical Inspector Yes No DANGER ZONE LITERATURE: Yes No MGL Chapter 166 Section 21A—F and G min.$10041000 fine NOTES and DATA— (For department use B Notified for pickup - Date I � F Doc.Building Permit Revised 2010 i Building Department The following is a list of the required forms to be filled out for the appropriate permit to be obtained. Roofing, Siding, Interior Rehabilitation Permits ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Photo Copy Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy of Contract ❑ Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work ❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit Addition Or Decks ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Certified Surveyed Plot Plan ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy Of Contract ❑ Floor/Crossection/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) ❑ Mass check Energy Compliance Report (If Applicable) ❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products VOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit New Construction (Single and Two Family) ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Certified Proposed Plot Plan ❑ Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) ❑ Copy of Contract ❑ Mass check Energy Compliance Report ❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products 40TE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit In all cases if a variance or special permit was required the Town Clerks office must stamp the decision from the Board of Appeals that the appeal period is over. The applicant must then get this recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One copy and proof of recording must be subms:ted with the building application Doc: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2012 IT Location &� No. Date J I3 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ® Certificate of Occupancy $ _ Building/Frame Permit Fee $� ,, Foundation Permit Fee $ r3,, �rr 0, �,=` Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ J Check# (� ' 26091 Building Inspector ni.gnLsax UO-4 1/ 1 // GV1.5 1 : OD : G.3 rL`1 YAU11 L/ UUG rax Server .41�/z0 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 0DATE 1/17(NM/DDJYYYY) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S).AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT:If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(les)must be endorsed.If SUBROGATION is WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER PCT PAYCHEX INSURANCE AGENCY INC E-d:(877)362-6785 No: (877)677-D447 150 SAWGRASS DR LAML ROCHESTER,NY 14620 ADDRESS;paychex@lravelemcotn (877) 362-6785 PCWCNE 2129P6144 S V996 70A INSURERS)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL# INSURED I NSURER A-THE TRAVELERS INDEuNrry COMPANY OF CONJEanaiT 2 PENN LLC INSURER B: 81 STARD RD. INSURERC: SEABROOK,NH 03874 INSURER D: INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1 75329815441 71 0 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED ORMAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BYTHE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. NSR ADDL SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP TR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSR POLICYNUMBER LIMITS GENERAL LIABIITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE ❑OCCUR PREMISES Ea ocanrence $ MED EXP one on $ PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ GENL AGGROGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-OCMP/OP AGG $ PRO POLICY JECT LOC $ AUTOMOBILELIABILITY CCMBINEDSINGLEUMTT $ (Ea accident) ANYAUTO BOOI LY INJURY(Per person) $ ALL ONNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ SCHEDULED AUTOS HIREDAUTOS ri�OPE. t AMAGE $ NON-OMEDAUTOS $ $ UMBRELLA LIAB HOCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS Ll CL AW&MADE AGGREGATE $ DEDUCTICLE $ RETENTICN $ $ WORKERSCOWMSATION A AND EMPLOYt3iS uABUTY Y/N NA UB-5840P522-13 01/20/2013 01/20/2014 X I TO F& I I ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE ❑ E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $100,000 FFICERMIEMBER EXCLUDED? 11 laeerssdadto�ry in N) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $100,000 vbe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $500,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,'d more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER SHOULD AN Y OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE 1600 OSGOOD STREET EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845 141TH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ©1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION.All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2009/09) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 9 F NORTH Town of . t EAndover o = - h h ver, Mass,0*R.#_V t 3 A_ COC NICHT WIC.( �1' 7�ADR�TED pP�`�.�5 S V BOARD OF HEALTH PERMIT T LD Food/Kitchen Septic System THIS CERTIFIES THAT "!"":........ .... BUILDING INSPECTOR ,I�I. ........ has permission to erect ..... .. buildings on ., . Foundation ......�.�. .......� �� .....%............................ g • Rou h to be occupied as ......... + Chimney provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every r spect conform to the terms of the a lication Final on file in this office, and to the provisions of the Codes and By-Laws relating to the Inspection,Alter tion and Construction of Buildings in the Town of North Andover. PLUMBING INSPECTOR VIOLATION of the Zoning or Building Regulations Voids this Permit. Rough Final PERMIT EXPIRES IN 6 MONTHS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR UNLESS CONSTRUCTIO R Rough Service ................................................................................ Final BUILDING INSPECTOR e GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building Rough Display in a Conspicuous Place on the Premises — Do Not Remove Final No Lathing or Dry Wall To Be Done FIRE DEPARTMENT Until Inspected and Approved by the Building Inspector. Burner Street No. Smoke Det. SEE REVERSE SIDE 9Massachusetts.- - Department of Public Safety Board of Building Regulations and Standards Construction Supervisor SpcciJltr License: CSSL-100188 ,,�,T'rS GEORGE D P NIMAN. 27PICKENS--iVE J SEABROOK�NH 03874, 1 Expiration Commissioner 01/08/2014 �e cpanz-yr2aizcaec�.C�a�C�/[�a�t�crr�cc�eG� Office of Consumer Affairs&Busihess Regulation ME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR WXepgistration: 1G0121. Type: iration: :,6/25%2014, DBA 2PENN z GEORGE PENNIMAN 27 PICKENS AVE. SEABROOK,NH 03874 Undersecretary ii c The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston,MA 02111 www.mass.gov1dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual): ��� ,� LLC- Address:— _LC_Address: �/ 5 r'q tiO /I� City/State/Zip: �S-e.6redt NN Phone AY n an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): I am a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6. ❑New construction employees(fall and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors ❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet.# E]Remodeling ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑Demolition workingfor me in an capacity. workers'comp.insurance. 9 Y P tY• F1 Building addition [No workers' comp.insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 10.❑Electrical repairs or additions ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.❑Plumbing repairs or additions myself.[No workers' comp. c. 152,§1(4),and we have no I Roof repairs insurance required.]t employees.[No workers' comp.insurance required.] 13.❑Other .ny applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. lomeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. ontractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet all the name of the sub-contractors and their workers'comp.policy information. im an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site formation. / surance Company Name: ,licy#or Self-ins.Lid.#: ; ,Z/9t6 GGI Expiration Date: b Site Address:_ City/State/Zip: :tach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). ilure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a Le up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine up to$250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of vestigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. !o hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct mature: c / Date: one#: Official ztse only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official. City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(circle one): 1. Board of health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: Information and Instructions Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers'compensation for their employees. Pursuant to this statute,an employee is defined as"...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire, express or implied,oral or written." An employer is defined as"an individual,partnership,association,corporation or other legal entity,or any two or more of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise,and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer,or the receiver or trustee of an individual,partnership,association or other legal entity,employing employees. However the owner of a dwelling house having not more than three apartments and who resides therein,or the occupant of the dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance,construction or repair work on such dwelling house or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer." MGL chapter 152, §25C(6)also states that"every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required." Additionally,MGL chapter 152,§25C(7)states"Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority." Applicants Please fill out the workers' compensation affidavit completely,by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and,if necessary,supply sub-contractors)name(s),address(es)and phone number(s)along with their certificate(s)of insurance. Limited Liability Companies(LLC)or Limited Liability Partnerships(LLP)with no employees other than the members or partners,are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have employees,a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested,not the Department of Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers' compensation policy,please call the Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their self-insurance license number on the appropriate line. City or Town Officials Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant. Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition,an applicant that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year,need only submit one affidavit indicating current policy information(if necessary)and under"Job Site Address"the applicant should write"all locations in (city or town)."A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each year.Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business or commercial venture (i.e.a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.)said person is NOT required to complete this affidavit. The Office of Investigations would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. The Department's address,telephone and fax number. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston,MA 02111 Tel. #617-7274900 ext 406 or 1-877-MASSAFE -727-7749 ...moa c04 nc Fax#617 Massachusetts Home Improvement Re Contract This age satisfies all basic requirements legal slate's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A),but does not include standard language to protect homeowners. Seek legal advice if necessary. Any person planning home improvements should first obtain a copy of"A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement"before agreeing to any work on your residence.You may obtain a free copy by calling the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation's Consumer Inforination Hotline at 617-973-87$7 or 1-888-283-3757 or on our website. Romp w`w�fgrMatio>n ContractorInfor> ih-0n Lin (ter- c��t Name Com any ame r Gtr•. P.Lt�•Yt'� rv� . Street Address(do not use aPost Office Box address) Contractor/Salesperson/OwnerName d� i s T City/Town State Zip Code BpsinssAddress(must include astreet address) . �- JJ 'Ud�- /V Amt� one BveningPhone Ausffiess State Zip Code MailingAddress(It differentfrom above N�Phone federal Employer M or S.S.Number so Law requires that most home Home Improvementcontrrctorlteg:Number Expirationd • Improvement contractors have a valid registration number The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: (Describe in detail the worlcto completed,specifying the type,brand,and grade of�ma�teriaals to be used,use additional shee i£n cessa .) a" Required Permits-The following building permits are�required Proposed Start and Completion Schedule-'The following schedule will and will be secured by the contractor as-the homeowners agent: be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise (Owners who secure their own permits yW ll.be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of 1.l Date when contractor will begin contracted work- MGL chapter 142A.) Z—/'Z-Date when contracted wort-will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform,the wort-,furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum o£ Payments Willbe made according to the following schedule: $ 2l`p upon signing contract(not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater) $ 7— by / / on completion of $ by =.L_/ or upon completion of_ upon completion of the contract. (Law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both • p party's satisfaction) . • The following material/equipmentmust be special $ :o be pal or ordered before the contracted work begins in order to meet the completion schedule.(*'*-) $ to be paid fo NOTES:(�')Including all finance charges('"1°)Law requires that any deposit or down payment required by the contractor before work begins may not exceed the greater of(a)one-third of the total contract price or(b)the actual cost of any special equipment or custom made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule. Bxnress'Warranty-Is an express wlrranty beine provided by the contrlctor ❑No[:]Yes(111 terms of the warranty mast be 1ttached to the contract) Subcontractors The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for completion of the work described regardless of the actions of any third party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for aterials and labor'under this,a Bement Contract Acceptance-Upon signing,this document becomes a binding contract under law. Unless otherwise noted within this document,the contract shall not imply that any lien or other security interest has been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices carefully before signing this contract. o Don't be pressured into signing the contract.Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclear.• • alce sure the contractor has a valid Home Tm rovement Contractor Registration The law requires most home improvement contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the Director ofl30me Improvement Contractor Registration. You may inquire about contractor • registration by writing to the Director at 10 PaxkPlaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA .02116 or by calling 617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757. Does the contractor have insurance? Ask the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can confirm coverage,or isle to see a copy of a"proof of insurance'document o Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Iufoimation on the reverse side of this form and get a copy of the Consumer Guide to the Home Improvement Contractor Law. You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business,provided you notify the contractor in writing at his/her main office or branch office by ordinary mail posted,by telegram sent or by delivery,not later than midnight of the third business day following the signing of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. DO NOT'SZGN T�[S CONTRACT 7F THERE ARE ANY]SLAM:SPACE S111 Two identical copies ofthe contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homeovmer. The outer copy shouldbe lcept by the contractor. o owner's Si e - ' �" — Contractor's e //- /,Z Date Contraetor Arbitration The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action(as an ,alternative to cornu action)if they have a dispute with a contractor. The same right is not automatically afforded to a contractor,however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute he/she has with a homeowner.in court unless both panties agree to the optional clause provided below. This clause would give the contractor the same right to arbitration as is afforded to the homeowner by the Home Improvement Contractor Law. The contractor and the homeowner hereby mutually agree in advance that in the event the contractor has a dispute concerning this contract;the contractor may submit the dispute to a private arbitration firm which has been approved by the S ecrettry of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as. rovided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A.. er's Sign - Con actor's ignaiure ®TICJE:The signatures of the parties above apply only-to the agreement of the parties to alternative dispute resolution initiated by the contractor: The homeowner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even where this section is not separately signed by the parties. Homeowner's Rights A homeowner's rights under the Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A) and other consumer protection laws(i.e.MGL chapter 93A)may not be waived in any way, even by agreement. However,homeowners may be excluded from certain rights if the contractor they choose is not properly registered as prescribed by law. Homeowners who secure their own building permits are automatically excluded from all Guaranty Fund provisions of the Home Improvement Contractor Law. The contractor is responsible for completing the work as described,in a timely and workmanlike manner. Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees or provides an express warranty for worlananship or materials. In addition to guarantees or warranties provided by the contractor,all goods sold-in Massachusetts carry an implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. An enumeration of other matters on which the homeowner and contractor lawfully agree may be added to the terms of the contract as long as they do not restrict a homeowner's basic consumer rights. If you have questions about your eonsumer/homeowner rights,contact the Consumer Information Hotline(listed below). ]Execution of Contract The contract must be executed in duplicate and should not be signed until.a copy of all exhibits and referenced doctunents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all blank sections have been filled in or marked as void,deleted, or not applicable. One original signed copy of the contract with attachments is to be given to the owner and the other kept by the contractor. Any modification to the.original contract must be in writing and agreed to by both parties. Contracted work may not begin until both parties have received a..fully executed copy of the contract,and the three day rescission period has expired. Accelerated Payments A contractor may not demand payments in advance of the dates specified on the payment schedule in cases where the homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure. However,in instances where a contractor deems him/herself to be financially insecure,the contractor may require that the balance of funds not yet due be placed in a j oint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. *Withdrawal of fund. :Groin said account would require the signatures of both parties. Additional Information ' if you.have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improvement Contractor Law or other consumer rights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement" contact: Consumer Information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Paris Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the OCABRwebsite at lam://www.mass..gov/ocabr/ If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additional information specifically about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law,contact: Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration O•L-fice of Consumer Affairs anal-Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the IRC website at b=://wv,,�,v.rnass,zov/ocabr/ Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration: . h .3-//db.state.ma.us/homeitnprovement/Iicenseelist.asp For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to regisfer formal complaints against a business,call: Consumer Complaint Section Office of the Attorney General 617-727-8400 .AND/OR Better Business Bureau 508-652-4.800,508-755-2548 or 4.13-734-3114• Version 2.1-iiizaiaoio