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Building Permit #731 - 120 LACONIA CIRCLE 5/21/2010
BUILDING PERMITo�"°oT bgti TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ar 4`''`- ~'._° APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION 41 e: 1 Permit NO: Date Received ��SSAGHII`'���9 Date Issued: a IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION Z a C cIrt i`A (2 ZC(-C- Print PROPERTY OWNER G.}/-set 0 Print MAP NO: PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes no Machine Shop Village yes n TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential zNon- Residential New Building One family Addition Two or more family Industrial Alteration No. of units: Commercial Repair, replacement Assessory Bldg Others: Demolition Other Septic Well Floodplain Wetlands Watershed District Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PREFORMED: 12e- Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: Phone: Address: CONTRACTOR Name: t r' y' ' J Phone: Address: c Te~l�2 h -e–TW--e-A rwiA.. ,g (3 l� Supervisor's Construction License: ( fg v Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: c Exp. Dater ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE:BOLDING PERMIT.$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON$125.00 PER S.F. Total FEE: $Project Cost: $ % t Q ' ^ — I'' V �1 Check No.: t7 Receipt No.: 2 \ NOTE: Persons contr cting with unr iste ed contractors do not have access to the uaranty fund signature of Agent/Owner tore of contractor `i Plans Submitted Plans Waived Certified Plot Plan Stamped Plans TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer Tanning/Massage/Body Art Swimming Pools e, 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 ` G('UIMENTS 6 i HEALTH Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: SignatuYe: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT Temp Dumpster on site : yes no Located at 124 MainStreet Fire Department signature/date, 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.$100-$1000 fine NOTES and DATA- (For department use) ❑ Notified for pickup - Date _...........__................_... --........................_.......------........................_ _...._...._.........._........._........................._...--------.............................................----...................................................._._._._.__..................._..... Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008 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 II 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 NOTE: 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 NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit i 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 submitted with the building application I Doc:INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT:BPFORM07 Revised 2.2008 Location No. Q �`�Gobi ' / -� Date 5" 2,1 �l v MORTp TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER f �h ,. F - .. F � y Certificate of Occupancy $ cMuBuilding/Frame Permit Fee $ _L sE Foundation Permit Fee $ _f_ f� Other Permit Fee $ ' TOTAL $ r � pS Check !1 .— o: r 2 3 7 9 Building Inspector ORTH Town of Andover No. 70 �-3 - _ - Y - i-- LAK o '� dover, Mass., COCMICMEWICK �d ORATED BOARD OF HEALTH PERMIT T D Food/Kitchen Septic System BUILDING INSPECTOR THIS CERTIFIES THAT ....................... ..!...r........ .... ................. . ...................... ........................................... Foundation has permission to erect..... ildings on ..��.. . .... 4V.NA. - C47......... Rough ... ..... .......... Q to be occupied as............4 ....... ........ ........ �. Q Chimney ......'r►....... ... ....................................................................... provided that the person accepti this permit shall in every respect co m to the terms of the application on file in Final this office, and to the provisions of the Codes and By-Laws relating to the Inspection, Alteration 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 I I • c ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR S UNLESS CONSTRU Rough ............... .. .. ...............:................................. ..... Service BUILDING INSPECTOR Final Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building GAS INSPECTOR 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. SEE REVERSE SIDE Smoke Det. Wil 3+ i x .'. X A �a`;�L 0-197V �F=�.6�°t 3 Chia>rxne ys Residential & Commercial Roofing CHIMNEYS POINTED-REBUILT-CAPPED A11 Types Of SidingT Expert Masonry Works Mass Tall Free ____ Licensed & Insured 1-800-WAIT-4-U-S ��'��ry'�i Owned 8 CJf�erc7,�tl Sir-cc 197e License#034200 (924-8487) )I KO Baer we rw or,,�lnitn We Work Year Round Proposal To:Y Karen Crawford *a� Date 4/15/1.0 Street: 120 Laconia Circle 978-685-0931 N. Andover, MA 01845 Roof proposal mamacitadvm@comcast.net CSW'' 1. Strip all shingles from entire roof. 1.5. We are IKO certified installers. Shield Pro Plus 2. Inspect and re–nail any loose or lifted plywood. extended mfg.warranty. Fully transferable 100% 3. Any compromised plywood will be replaced at an coverage for stock and labor for a full 10 years, additional cost of$50.00 per sheet of 1/2" edx fir. included in this proposal at no additional cost. 4. Install heavy gauge 8" aluminum white drip edge to all eaves and rakes. Total cost' $ 9,600 00 5. Install 6' of IKO Armourguard ice and water Chimney option: Apply cement crown coat and shield along all eaves and top to bottom in the val- leys. 6' MA state code. Install full ice and water seal top mortar joints on chimney. shield on lower roof, where chimney is. $300.00 additional cost 6. Install all new pipe boots. 7. Above the ice and water, install heavy 301b felt Balance due upon completion base sheet to remaining sheathing. (not thin 151b) 8. Install IKO Cambridge AR- 30year architectural shingles to entire roof. Lay over shingles on shed Referrals available upon request to match main house. 9. Cut and install new GAF Cobra ridge vents. Highly rated member of the BBB 10. Counterflash chimney and all skylights with ice and water shield, seal with clear sealant and tie into new roof. Thank vou! 11. Building permit included. 12. Removal of all work related debris. In— House Crew, NO Sub Contractors! 13. Shingles are covered by the manufacturer up to 30yrs.(Pro-rated after 5 years.) 14. Contractor workmanship warranty=10 years un- der normal wind and rain conditions. I cceptance of Proposal—The above prices, specificattayment s and conditions are satisfactory and are herby ac- epted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. will be made as outlined above. . 74- " � Bulk evAa�6 filz:dt p Otw Asbbu P1 T R 1341 Boston.. h4assadmiseus 02108 lore)r ImPmvement Conor Registmtot1 RematnVicri 13TQC Tape ()SA F,rceaar�lsccxf 1 t3J2/201 r At L. UNUER Ut a r.. HOOV 166 A MERRIMACK S7 MET HELIN. MA 01 {-plots 4dflre%x and return 'W'd r4.,a :rn-„n t,,, r::,:.;•, ddr"s Rel:ewa! t./ii171¢)t rve[nf tfrrrarcl ra! �ygRBuiia aa1fA Ll w r s ♦g�Q lffsr>m3BVYld!{naa asltr t o.-r.-O 1. Ire 1'56 F O 01mAd6mcm rbm tai 11= M i `I,i.,.10VII«il, 1►a•11a1-tlilt alf f# p1iblil Nalc-1, I1ff,i1-41 fit Buildiaa:-- Itt- ;111;iliml, affil lTUCp1��fO�yY? �tt 1_al.CItSP Cb el9120 Reslrfr:lrrf to 00 .bid W SAME 30 TEMPLE DR MO*�WN, MA M844 `�-'�-'�'” •-''�' f:.ala,:,ifa;sr, 4/312!711 ?r a 13440 1}i'if.111111t'iff ,1 V4416% '�.ilcta t K.1uac! •>I Ku31f1ii►� 11�'a+al:tiif/t3♦ .ecieQ w@alefl.fe,i. s..� ' 6912D {/!` 10/ 1 ;3/1UU9 J : 1/ : UU FM 0000 W Ire ISSUE DATE 10/13/2009 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND Perry Insurance Agency LLC CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER,THIS CERTIFICATE 22 Chickering Rd,Rt 125 DOES NOT AMEND.EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. North Andover,_MA 01845 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE SURF,D All Under One Roof 0 Temple Drive COMPANY A A.I.M.Mutual Insurance Co iethuen,MA 01844 LETTER M 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 OR MAY PERTAIN.THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS LTR DATE(MMIDD/YY) DATE(MMIDDfYY) GENERAL LIABILITY I GENERAL AGGREGATE PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGC. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY I PERSONAL&ADV.INJURY O CLAIMS MADE=OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE OWNER'S&CONTRACTOR'S PROT FIRE DAMAGE(-Anyone tire) MED.EXPENSE(Anyone perscm) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY ALL OWNED AUTC+S Iger person) SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per a odent) GARAGE LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE 11 EXCESS LIABILITYj EACH OCCURRENCE UMBRELLA FORM I AGGREGATE II OTHERTHAN UMBRELLA FORM ; WORKERS COATPENSATION AND STAT LIMITS I STATE OTHER EMPLOYERS LIABILITY x MA HE PROPRIETOR! EL EACH ACCIDENT S 100,000 A ARNER`ExECUTIVE FFICI ERs ARE 7009464012009 11/09/2009 11/09/2010 NeCL ®EXCL EL DISEASE--POLICY LIMTI' 500,000 ' EL DISEASE--EACH 100,000 EMPLOYEE COMMENTS/DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS OR LOCATIONS: ALL UNDER ONE ROOF IS NOT COVERED BY THE WORKERS'COMPENSATION POLICY. HOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF,THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 15 WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICAT OLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION R LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY,ITS AOFNTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. UTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE L arc 1 U1 G The Official Website of the Executive Office of public Safety and Security(EOpSS) Mass.Gov Public Safety HOME>Go^sumer Protsctior:c:Business_icensinc>Ltense-V„ by BL'SContrcto.-> 'Area> nom::improvement ... HOQF1 .. ..... e improl ernent Gorltra=tor Registration P-reagramt Contracts-all contracts over$1,000(One ThousandDottars)must be in wrifittg The law requires the foIlowiag FOURTEEN items to be included in any contract between the homeowner an registered home improvement contactor in al contracts for home improvement d work subject to MGL c er an 1. The complete agreement between the contractor and the owner and a clear descri Which are part of the agreement, ption of any other documents 2. The full names,federal I.D.number(if applicable),addresses(N contractors registratiOT P.O. Bcix Dumb=),),of the patties,the on number,the name(s)of the salespersons)involved if any and the date the Contract was executed by the parties, 3. The date on which time work is scheduled to begin and the date the work.is scheduled to be substantially completed. 4. A.-detailed description of the work to'be done and the materials to be used. 5. The,total amount agreed to be paid for the work to be performed under the contract 6. A time schedule of payments to be made under the contract and the amouat of each paym , . ent state in dollars; E including all finance chargesif anyAny deposit required to be paid in advance of the start of the work Sollars, T' EXCEED one-third of the fora]contract price or the actual cost of any material or equipment of a special order or custom made nature,which must be ordered in advance of the start of the w an scork to.assurethat the project will proceed schedule. No final payment shall be demanded until . contract is,completed to the satisfaction of all parties. 7. All parties must sign the.comrac.t 8.'There shall be a clear and conspicuous notice statins; a.That all home improvement contactors and subcontractors shall be re-; contractor or subcontractor relating to a registration should be directed to.;Lstered and that any inquiries about a Registration Divieo 4 Program Coordinator di sato r One Ashburton Place Room I3U1 Boston,Ma 02108 TeL(617)727-3200 ext 2.5239 b.The contractors registration number must be on the first page of the contract c. the homeowners three day cancellation rights under MGL c 93 s 48; MGL c MODs 1.0 or MGL c SSD s 14 as may be applicable. d'All warranties on the owners rights under the provisions of 780 CMR R6and MGL c 142A e. In ten point bold type or larger,directly above the space provided.for the si6,,nature the f of iowwn statemen• DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. f Whether any lien or security interest is on the residence as a consequence of the contract 9. An enumeration of such other matters upon which the owner and contractor may lawfully agree, 10. Any other pmvisions otherwise required.by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth 11. Permit Notice:Every contract shall contain a clause informing,the owner of the following; a.any and all necessary construction-related permits;. b.that it shall be the obligation of the contractor to obtain such permits a the owners agent c.that owner's who secure their own construction-related permits or shall be deal with unregistered contractors excluded from access to the Guarantee Fund. 12. Acceleration of payment: No contract shall contain an acceleration clause under which any part or all of the 11ttp://1A1wu1.Mass.gov/?pagelB=eopsterminal L—qRZ(;=Home Ll=Consumer P rotectlon... 12/5/2008 r.�LIMA l t m le Uontract � . This form satisfies all basic reqgaaaEEM state$Home hn rove s language tc protect homeowndvice if necessa meat Contractor Law(MGL chapter)42A),but does not include standard Massachusetts cousuaterguide ment"before Any �0II PI naing'home improvements should Office of Consumer Affairs andation's Co teeing to ant'work on your rt6denco You first obtain a copy of.,a asumer Inforrnauon Hotline at•617-973• Y°bmm a flee copy by calling the Homeowner Information 8787 or)-885-283-3757. ame n c'� �' /litJ�vo2 Contractor Information /. Pany ame Saeel Address(do not use a Post(fffim Box.addrras) J1:/1-A Con � s o`•- A /I ad tractor/&alespcsao/ownerName. _CityffowoState A f.i �'G°� ustness Address 4must:mclade a strm address) 1laytimePhane ` 1`�l-e-��,.�,.e.•�. ,rtq�i�J t Fvm=g Pbane . 'ry/';'owm State up Code Milling Address(h different from ahove) ueiness Phone - I--qumt1h.aastzft- ede�>:. WeIDWSS.Number. The Contractor �Ywee '{ �`�°Y®°tt >a€:iremti r t�mnwn dae gees to do tine follows work for the Homeo �atamdm®�` I e>a mer: I. Fexcluded Permits-73re fall s ° Struifditg,p�ase requf rd Proposed Start and Coecrtred by the cannaemras the homeowaet aagent be ampaStheduie-Tefollowingschedule wllwho sel n7'a. 6j,own dhesed iD trtileas chcamatanoeapet nt11S trVt11 he beyond lire canaecmm control arise frtlitn the GuarantyFiltnfl provisions of z+�,ja. MGL dhapter 142,A:) Date when contractor will begtn tura acted work Date wben contracted work wt77 be substantially completed Total Contract Price and Payment Setreduk � � The Canuattor agrees it pmfa=Lite wall:,furniab the material and lab orsPedfirdebovcfarthemtal �� zl r t Payments wtdlix made acoording to the following scheddilr. sato of (*) $ _ upon signing contract(sotto exceed 113 of the tom)coats act price the con of g' 0 special order itcmn vibicbever is greater) by—!_! or upon completion of tbY ! / _ or upon completion of (1G.O il ------------ upon completion of the contract ~ (Law forbids demnnrlinR full Tee following materfall Pa3'mem until contract is completed m•both•party's.satisfaction) Ordered before the ��em mast.be special s. is t cantrarted work' a be aid to meet the pi scheddid. b?F�in order p for wm coon (") to be paid-far NOTES:(�j ladudipg all finance CkBu t")Law repair%that not exceed the greater of(a)one Third ofihe tufa) any or dD"a Pa.vmeat Mquirrd by the�trarxar before walk wbieh must be special ordered m advanoe to meet the oM man @)CCB con of any special equipm�.or custom mad, comp schedule' W rrarial nty-.is aur weraariry hal Subbontraetots- idea .the,eoarrs�r, T�coatractgr agues m be solelynasio Yes all Derma of the na party/subcontractor udliud P le for cocomPlftion of the work dtsctibtsi rrearvmnsr.be attached m the senna by the contractor. Til aontractoriwih re ass wlzgjll�s d 'b era all p of the actio ar.0 Qer 's, t ln:'er to be sokiy responsible for.all e ss rf en3 third Contract Acceptance- pegs to all subconvacmrs for con_ Upon signing,this document beeomes s.binding carefffl before signinl not g that tory lien or other serturity inreteat has belaced n t r0mtntct under�w ass Otherwise noted within this document.dzC 3 P+t+ng this contract edeas. Review the followin g cautious and•notices Don't be Pressured-into signing dee cone Take time to read and sub Mu sure e e erne as a viiid a enrnt Co ct'ally it Ask questions if sem rs unci C04 to be registered with Ute Drrecros do .The law ething ear. relustration oY Home 1mProvemeat Gon dui-most home anpmvement ooauactms and b3 writing to'fire Director at One Mlibu ton Place,Room tractor Registration You may inquireabout contractor 1400-223-0933. 1301,Boston,MA.021'08 or • Does the coaasetor. have' v b'calling 617-t7.32D0 or mstrmaee. Check m see that Yaw contactor is pevp�3,insured. P now your rights and responsibilities. Read the Guide,to the Home hnportaneInformgtroII on the roverse•side of this form and get a hnP-vementConiraeierIaw, copy of the Consum T You may cancel this a I agreement if it has'been slgned•at a place other than contractor in writing.at his/her main offrce w br artcb office �°contrames tone Place ofbus thud business day Following tiro signing of•this a by°�aH.y mail lb passe' �,provided you nori , gtecmeat Sec trees d,b3'tel amt or' fi tmched nonce of cancellation form for molivery,not later than midnight of-fix DO NOT SIGN TRIS CONT RACT IF explanation of this rigX Twp' lwpieaaftheemoraq. he �mmds rd� THERE ARL ARTY BL mPvshouldgarot6chom .Th BLANK SPACESr�! WPr shwid be 4grt by the e0efta, Homeowner's/Signa SC cmr's Signaa� Dart l L (/ Dam f Contraetor.Ai-bitratian . The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action(as an alternative to court action)if they have a dispute with a contractar. The same right is not automatically afforded to a -contractor,however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute he/she has with e'homeowner in court-unless 'both parties agree to flee optional clause provided below. 'ibis clause would give the contractor the same right to arbitration as is afforded to the homeowner'by the Home Improvement Conttactorl.aw. 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 dispsute to a private arbitration firm which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts-Genera]haws,chapter 142 09 Homme eras Signature Co T's 51 NOT ICE:TSie.signaurres of the parties above apply only to the agreem f the parties to tentative dispute resolution initiated by the contractor. The homeowner may initiate alternative dispu resolution even where this section.is not separateiy.signed by the parties. Hameownees HlehtB, A homeowner's rights under the Home Improvement Contractor Law(MOL chapter 142A)and other consumer protection laws(Le.MGL chapter 93A)may not be waived in any way,even by agreement. However,homeowners may be excluded from.certain rights.if the coniraemr they choose is not properly registered as prescribed by law. Homeowners-who secure their own building permits rue automatically excluded from all Guaranty Fund provisions of the Home lmptovement.Contraetnr'Law; The contractor is responsrbie for completing the work as described in.e timely and w.oikmanlilce manner. Homeown=.s may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees. or provides an express warranty for workmanship or materials. It addition to contractor,all.goods sold in Massachusetts carry in implied w S or warranties provided by the arcaaty of merchautabrIity and fitness-for a particular purpose. An enumeration of other matters on which the-homeowner anti contractor lawfully agree may be added to the tmns of the contract as long as they do.mot-restrict a homeo+vvner's basic consumer rights. If you have questions about your consumerlhomeowner rights,contact the Consumer Information Hotline(listed below)., Execution of contract The contract must be executed in dutilicate and should not be signed until a copy of all exhibits and referenced documents have been av=hed. Parties ate 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 anachments is to be given tothe owner and the other kept by the contractor. A.-nymodification to the original contract must be in writing . and agreed to by boil parties.Contracted work may not begin tmffi both parties have received a fully executed copy of the contact,and the three day recission period has expired -ceelerated-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.insectae. Howevet,:in insiences where a contractor deems h hetet elf to be financially insecure the connector may require that the balance of funds anot yet due be planed.in s joint escrow a=unt as a prerequisite continuing the contracted work VJithdmwal of funds from said account would require the signatures ofboth.pardes. Additional Information if you have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improvement Contractor Law or other consumeraghts,,or if you wish to-obtain a free copy of"A Consumer Cmide.to the Home Improvement-Contractor Lat4,"contact: Consumer Infoauation Hotline, Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 (6I7)9.73-8787 or 1-(888)2833757 If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if You have q¢estions or need additional information specifically 'about the contractor registration component of the Eiome Improvement Contractor Law,contact; Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards One Ashburton Place,Room 1301,Bostor;.MA 02108 (617)727-3200 or 1-8M-223-0933 For assistance with informal mediation.of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,cult: . Consumer Complaint Section Office of the Attorney General .(617)727-8400 AND/OR- Better Business Bureau (508)6S2-4800 (508)753-2548 .(413)734-3114 balance not yet due may be declared due and payable because the holder deems himself to be insecure. However, where the contractor deems himself to be insecure he may require as a prereq uisite to continuing said work that the balance of funds due under the contact which are in possession of the owner,shall be placed in a joint escrow account requiring the signatures of the home improvement contractor and the owner for withdrawal, 13. No wort:shall begin prior to the signing of the contract and transmittal to the owner of.a copy of such contract. 14. Arbitration: if the contractor determines that in the event of a dispute,th.e contractor wishes the dispute to be settled by arbitration,this fact must be signified on the contract and both the contractor and owner shall sign this clause separately.The following format is acceptable(in 10 point type or larger); "The contractor andd the homeomlher herebp m=w4'agree in advarace that in the event that the contractor hac a dispute concerning this contract,the contractor mai':Tubmk such dispute to a private arbitration service which has been approved by the Offtee of Consumer Affairs and AusinessReguLation and the consumer shall be required to xubbmiitttto such arbitration.as provided in MGL c 1424 Owner. Contractor. NOTICE: c gnatures of the parties above apply on1v to the agreernerzt of the parties to alternate dispute resolution int ted 41,the contractor. The owner may initiate alternative disptue resolution_even where this section is not signed separately bf)the parties," ©2006 Commonweatth.of Massachusetts h ://wv,w.mass.mrov/? agtlD=eo st — = ttP p p ermmalL HomtoLl=Consumer+protection... 12/5/2008 � 014 'z 11 Dl