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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #797 - 201 OSGOOD STREET 6/8/2010Permit NO: �Y J BUILDING PERMIT TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Date Received Date Issued: IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this nage LOCATIONa( 6�so S1 PROPERTY OWNER ►<Afih 1-«#1 S 2Yy -3t,�A MAP NO: PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: =Historic District yes -1 / O -- 6 S r;�- c' � '' S? Machine Shop Village ves v tt �,cv cb' ryO 10 Residential Non- Residential New Building q_ c TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- 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: 9 1)1�1/151 11 ,C -c /2a dK /c,41%d /�aJ� C -- Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: 5 2y 31<14 Phone: Arlrlracc• �7 c� i oS Cc -o 6,7 57- AJ -14 CONTRACTOR Name: J A )-Aely- A44L-- Phone: 917Y - ''>r'5-r-jl Address: 13 D% 4901 Supervisor's Construction License: 0 0 � ��' Exp. Date: Home Improvement License:- /22 C q Exp. Date: 1 4-- 2 24 l a ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Address: Phone: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE: BULDING PERMIT: $12.00 PER $1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: FEE: $ Check No.: "4W Receipt No.: NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered ontra/cf�o►�rssddo not have access to the- uaranty fund Signature of Agent/Owner ignature of contractor 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 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS CONSERVATION COMMENTS HEALTH 1� COMMENTS d DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED Reviewed on Signature Reviewed on Signature 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: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT - Temp Dumpster on site yes no Located at 124 Main 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.$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 Addition Or Decks ❑ Building Permit Applicati6n ❑ 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 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 Doc: INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT:BPFORM07 Revised 2.2008 Location c90 v d el s1 No. 3q Date 4 - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Certificate of Occupancy $ �— Building/Frame Permit Fee $`� Foundation Permit Fee $ Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ Check it 3o 232,Li Building Inspector O z W ,.� O W '0 00 w v cn o WW �-+ IS ,Tj C p0 w x p a G .0 U iC C w" a 0 H — A+ x b0 p p w co C ii a 0 r" W (a DA p p w v y cn �c C w" C DO p p w id C w far W p m 'J y cn v O cn c o c o � c ` O y O O Q C3 CL C t � O O ++ y Cc Or' - EQ o :..• cw oc. y O CD 0 O �. me E CO m ce y m 3 C y CO ' L = to y C=a C O .i' Eo � aV m y O ; �{ ' L L O O) C C N Q m p i.7 ycm Z O O QO C Q �Ji LO C O = O d•"O N �0. W CD L_ .. c � N � A O O F- y �dL C Z ac E = 0.y o V O p 0 COD a m- C OL = A a ` ,= O H L .2 O.:*E- m z 0 w w a :U W . rain U O O .7 2 O O E L cc O Z 0. O ca C C I cm coO •— co p-0 M O O m m CL � O _ ♦••� Z O � 3� 0� L o a CL Ca c 0- c ��pp O CJ J 'O CA z CD C.2 ca C C■— '- c Go LU 0 V/ oC W W 19 W 0 r Chixnne'ys Siding Mass Toll Free 1 -800 -WAIT -4 -US IKn (924-8487) _ 2. T7- Ej Residential & Commercial Roofing CHIMNEYS POINTED -REBUILT -CAPPED Locally 6vncd & C)peratcd Since 1476 '-- (31x06' Wr1e'OW vV , f afiis Protect house exterior and landscaping as best as possible. Strip all shingles from entire main roof. 3. Inspect and re– nail any loose or lifted root boards. 4. Any compromised roof boards will be replaced at an additional cost of $2.50 per linear foot of lx8 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11 1.2 3 14. 1 5. spruce. Install heavy gauge 8" aluminum drip edge to all eaves and rakes. Install 6' of IKO Armourguard ice and water shield along all eaves, wall connections, and top to bottom in the valleys. 6' MA state code Install all new pipe boots. Above the ice and water, install heavy 301b felt base sheet to remaining plywood.. (not 151b) Install IKO Cambridge AR- 30year architectural shingles to entire main roof. Install new GAF Cobra ridge vents. Cut and install all new lead flashing, counter -flash with ice and water shield, seal chimney and tie into new roof. Building permit included. Removal of all work related debris. Shingles are covered by the manufacturer up to 30yrs.(Pro-rated after 5 years.) Contractor workmanship warranty =10 years un- der normal wind and rain conditions. :eptance of Proposal—The above prices, specificat ted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. e of Acceptance: All Types Of Expert Masonry Work Licensed & insured License #034200 �s�Lj We Work Year Round Total cost; 79200.00 Note: Install aluminum metal patches where needed for structural integrity of roof boards. Balance due upon completion Referrals available upon request MAW rated member of the BBB Thankyou! In— House Crew, NO Sub Contractors! and conditions are satisfactory and are herby ac- nent will"madoutlined above. Signatur X The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents r Office of Investigations ° 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 )v -m ,. mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant information Please Print Lekibly Name (Business!OrgarvzationMdi\,idual):.. AL tf✓o-eli QH.Z Ifaa/ A ddress: S T,,,�I r City/State/Zip:-. M etv I J S Phone #: %''71)— - Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: I . E1.) am a employer with 5, 4. ❑ 1 am a general contractor and I employees (full and/or part-time).* have hued the sub -contractors 2 ❑ 1 am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. T ship and bave no employees These sub-cont7actors have working for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. [No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required,] officers have exercised their 3. ❑ l am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL myself [No workers' comp. c. 152, §l (4), and we have no insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' comp. insurance required.] Type of project (required): 6. ❑ New construction 7 ❑ Remodeling 8. ❑ Demolition 9. ❑ Building addition 10 El Electrical repairs or additions I 1.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions 12 Roof repairs 13 [.]"0th er_ 9 � Any applicant that checks box #1 musi also fill oul the section below showing their workers' compensafion policy information t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors muff subntit a new affidavit indicating such. tContraclors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the subcontractors and their workers' comp. policy information. lam an emplo),er that is providing workers' compensation insurance for mj� emplo)rees. Below is the police and job site information. nsurance Company Name: /qr'r-x M v o✓k 1 ?olicy # or Self -ins. Lie. #: -- C loo %4 (04:,,( 2 o o 7 Expiration Date: it /9 /2-/ ob Site Address: 2-� ( o S Cs5-> q S i City/State/zip: kttach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date). allure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a me 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 f up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of 3ves6gabons of the DIA for insurance coverage verificafion. do hereby certify under th pains and penalties of peljur), that the information provided above is true and correct i ature: / Date: G/'1 / Z.. i hone Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by ch), 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. Otber Contact Person: Phone #: From:PERRY INSURANCE AGENCY ARL)` PRODUCER Perry Insurance Agency 522 Chickering Road North Andover, MA 01845 INSURED COVEROP.ER 9786870149 05/04/2010 09:46 9507 P.002/002 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE JOHN LANZAFAME DBA ALL UNDER ONE ROOF 30 TEMPLE DR METHUEN, MA 01844 DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 05103/2010 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,: EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES AFI nw INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC ;K INSURER a: ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE INSURER 8. AIM INSURER C, INSURER D: 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. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. LTR A WSRO TYPE OF INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY50,000 CLAIMS MADE ® OCCUR POLICY NUMBER L118000227 9/11 /2009 9/11/2010 LIMITS EACH OCCURRENCE $ 300,000.00 PREMISES Ee occurence) S 00 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 2.500.00 PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY $ 300.000.00 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 600.000.00 GENT AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER. POLICY M PROJECT.fj LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG S 600.000.00 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO (Cm SINGLE LIMIT S (EaOacddent) ALL OWNED AUTOS -- SCHEDULED AUTOS B(PerODILY INJURY S pers) HIRED AUTOS NON AUTOS BODILY INJURYNON-OWNED (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE S (Por accident) GARAGE LIABILITY ANY AUTO AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT S OTHER THAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY AGG $ EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY OCCUR � CLAIMS MADE EACH OCCURRENCE $ -•--•---�_� AGGREGATE S DEDUCTIBLE S B RETENTION $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER$' LUiBILITY AWC7009464012007 11/09/2009 11/09/2010 S TORY LIMITS E ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNERIEXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? E L. EACH ACCIDENT S 100.000 00 E.L. DISEASE . EA EMPLOYEE $ 100.000.00 I< es, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E L DISEASE - POLICY LIMiT1 S 500,000.00 OTHER Ionatan Regulart �r= Bo ldng sBoa One Ashburton Place -Room 1301 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Horne improvement Contractor Resist-ation RegWftetilxl: 137057 Tvpe: DBA En*abon: 10=010 ALL UNDER ONE ROOF JOHN ILANZAFAME 166 A MERRiMACK ST. METHEUK MA 01844 8aard of Btaiidia and Stavfdarda HOME tMPROVEmm ►CT011"t R•8hantWO. 137057 EupttWAon: 10t2M10 Trd 275510 Type: DBA TO 275510 Update Addrm wo return card. Mark reasoa for chs" e. Addaw Renewal Employment Lost Card Lkmm or mgistratioo valid for ardbidul use oaty betfo t die expiksttoa datt. 1f tis WW r+tdtrtt to - Dowd of ftNftg RWtold Stattards Out AshbartmK tPtltcc Rea 1301 Bostois. MIL 02102 -L UNDER ONE ROOF P iili+t tANZAFAME 6 A MERRIMACK ST Net raid aitAoet e E`O*L)N MA 01844 A tm' \{,iv.irtuo.c'ti• Ucp.u"tfile ut III {'ubhk Board of, 8uildill..! Re"lllatinn, alld stant9ar& ConstructuOn Siioervisor I. icense Licensel' GS 69120 Restricted te: 00 JOHN W LANZAEAME 30 TEMPLE DR METHUEN, MA 01844 Registration Divison, Program Coordinator One Ashburton Place Room 1301 Boston, Ma 02108 Tel: (617) 727-3200 ext. 25239 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 140D s 10 or MGL c 255D s 14 as may be applicable. d. All warranties on the owner's rights under the provisions of 780 CMR R6 and MGL c I42A C. In ten point bold type or larger, directly above the space provided.for the signature, the following statement; DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. L Whether any iien 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 provisions 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 owner's agent. c. that owner's who secure their own construction -related permits or deal with unregistered contractors shall be 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 http://www.mass.�ov/?pa�eIB=eopstermina] &L=4&LO=Home&L 1=Consumer+protection... 12/5/2008 Page 1 of 2 The Official Websfte of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Mass.Gov Public Safety ."JnIE > D.^.SUf:1n- :,r7iflCtlDfi �. _Uul^3?S Jt:?^51f?G > L ­.ens. a n" GL'SI^�SE; AreL > . !'i a"n1Fi Ifii:)fOY/E(;?Ent iome improvement Contractor Registration Program Contracts - all contracts over $1,000 (One Thousand Dollars) must be in writing. The law requires the following FOURTEEN items to be included in any contract between the homeowner and registered home improvement contractor in a] contracts for home improvement work subject to MGL c 142A I. The complete agreement between the contractor and the owner and a clear description of any other documents which are part of the agreement. 2. The full names, federal I.D. number (if applicable), addresses MOT P.O. Sox numbers), of the contractors the parties, registration number, the name(s) of the salesperaon(s) involved, if any and the date the contract was executed by the parries. 3. The date on which the work is scheduled to begin and the date the wort: 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 amount of each payment state in dollars, including all finance charges, if any. Any deposit required to be paid in advance of the start of the work SHALL NOT EXCEED one-third of the total 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 work to. assure that the project will proceed on schedule. No final payment shall be demanded until the contract is completed to the satisfaction of all parties. 7. All parties must sign the contract- ontract8. 8.There shall be a clear and conspicuous notice stating a. That all home improvement contractors and subcontractors shall he registered and that any inquiries about contractor a or subcontractor relating to a registration should be directed to; Registration Divison, Program Coordinator One Ashburton Place Room 1301 Boston, Ma 02108 Tel: (617) 727-3200 ext. 25239 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 140D s 10 or MGL c 255D s 14 as may be applicable. d. All warranties on the owner's rights under the provisions of 780 CMR R6 and MGL c I42A C. In ten point bold type or larger, directly above the space provided.for the signature, the following statement; DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. L Whether any iien 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 provisions 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 owner's agent. c. that owner's who secure their own construction -related permits or deal with unregistered contractors shall be 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 http://www.mass.�ov/?pa�eIB=eopstermina] &L=4&LO=Home&L 1=Consumer+protection... 12/5/2008 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 prerequisite to continuing said work that the balance of funds due under the contract 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 work 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, the 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 and the homeowner herebp mutually agree in advance that in. the event that the contractor has a dispute cmrcerning this contract, the contractor map submit such dispute to a private arbitration service which has been. approved by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business 11 egulati.an and the consumer shall be required to somit to�such ar6 .err as provid . in MGL c 142A. Owner:Iu�i' 1, Contractor: , NOTICE: The signatures of the parnes above apple only to the agreement of the parties to alternate dispute resolution initiated by the contractor. The owner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even where this section is not signed separately by the parties. " © 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts rage t or 1 Ilk, 0 http://wvitw.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&:L=4&LO=Home&:Ll =Consumer+protection... 12/5/2008 t massacnnsetts Home Ito113rovement.,Sample Contract Tltis form satisfies all basic requirements of the state's Home improvement Contractor law (MGL chapter 142A), but does not include standard language to protect homeowners. Seek legal advice tf necessary. Any person planning home improvements should first obtain a copy of"a Massachusetts consumer guide to home improvement" beforeagreeing to any work on your residence.l'ou may obtain a fine copy by calling ilia Office of Consumer Andira end Business Regdlation's Consumer Information Hotline at 617-973-8787 or 1-888-283-3757. Homeowner Information lnrr 7 -I- -'X S Z 1-9 /e-4 Contractor Information JI oSGosYJ sJ /fid ��� a�� Street Address (do not.use a Post Office Box address) ntr actor/ Salesperson/ Owner Name J d�•'l Ciryfrowa State Zip de SS�� usinoss Address (must include a stmt address) Daytime Phone Evening Phone tYrrown State Zip Code Mailing Address (It different from above) usiness Phone ederal Employer ID a SS. Number ua' rpt,.:,.. uu: mit hn� m,- � a�>�osmeru coowcwr t mnbrerns luaec hrR•N®ly Eximr000 Ne The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Borneo Ener �/ m e o rr—rtee / /. a��� 5VP 412--r- r A l-0 , Required Permits - The following builtibtg..permits are inquired qProposed Start and Complefion Schedule - The following schedule will (Owners who secure- their own permits will be - and willbc secured by the contractor as the homeowner's agent M adkiered to unless circumstances beyond the contractors control arise excluded from the Guaranty. Fund provisions of fl 7 6to/o Date when contractor will begin contracted work MGL chapter 142A.) Darr when contracted work will be substantially completed Total Contract Price and Payment Sehedule The Contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified about for the total stun of. Payments will be made according to the following schedule: S upon signing contract (not to exceed 1/3 of the total bontract price or the cost of special order items, whichever is greater) $ by or upon completion of by or upon completion of $ Q o0 0+ upon completion of the contract (Law forbids demanding, ding full payment until contract is completed to both pain's satisfaction) Toe following material/equipment must be special S Oto be paid for ordered beforethecontracted work begins in order s O to mat the completion schedule,("'•) to be paid for including all finance NOTES: (*jnot exceed the greater ocharges a) one•ti itd of tube torsi contrtct a or that any deposit or dov n -payment reauueii by the contractor before wodc begins may which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule, ak cost of any special equipmmror custom made material Ex rasa warrahty - is an- resswarranty bei rnvlded by thecontraetor'! No yes all temrs of thewarraotv.mnst be attached to the contmM Subcontractors - The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for co party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to on of the work described regardless of the actions of any third tmials and ibor.underthis agreement s solely responsible for All payments to all subcontractors for 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 • Don't be pressured into sighing the contract Take time to read and full • AU—kc sure the contractor has a valid Home Improvement ontract c y understand it Ask questions if something is unclear. most ho , subcontractors to be registered with the Director of Home Improvemont Contractor R gistrationtryou may mine griireeboumenttrnc��tors and registration by writing to'the Director at One Ashburton Place, Room 1301, Boston, MA. 02108 or by calling 617.727.3200 or 1400-223-0933. • Does the contractor have insurance? Check to see that your contractor is properly insured • Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the -important Information on the reverse -side of this form and get a copy ofthe Consumer Guide to the Home improvement Contractor Law. Lm y can this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the: contractor's normal place of business, provided �th. tor in writing.at his/her main office or branch office by ordinal, mail posted, by telegram sent or by delivery, not later than siness day following the signing of this agreement See Ute attached notice of cancellation form for an. DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF T acplanation of Two identical HERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACESI.. copies of the contran most mpltxed and sign One copy ahoWd go to fhc hvmeormer. The tTcopy should be kept by the eontreaor. Homeo ignamrc Con or's Signature t Date Contractor Arbitration . The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action (as an ti alternative to court 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 parties 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 a dispute concerning this contract the contractor may submit the dispute to a private arbitration firm which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of -Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the co`nsu'mer shallbe required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts. General Laws, chapter 142A. Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Signature NOTICE: Tiie.sigmtures 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 wherethis section is not separately signed by the parties. Homeowner's Rights A homeowners 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 Improvemept,Contractor'Law; The contractor is responsible for completing the work as described, in,a timely and w rkmanlike manner. Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees OT provides an express warranty .far workmanship 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 consumer/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 documents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all blankstions 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 contact, and the three day recission 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/hm' elf 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 joint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. Withdrawal of funds from 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 -fights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Consumer Guide.to the Home Improvement Contractor Law," contact: . Consumer information Hotline. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 (617) 973-8757 or 1-(888) 2833757 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 Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards One Ashburton Place., Room 1301, Boston;.MA 02108 (617)727-3200 ort -800=223-0933 For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,.call: . Consumer Complaint Section Office of the Attorney General (617) 727-8400 AND/OR Better Business Bureau (508) 652-4800 (508) 755-2548 (413) 734-3114