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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #004-14 - 217 BEAR HILL ROAD 7/1/2014 t/ tyORT#1 ! BUILDING-PERMIT orob�"`�..;6 a~off TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINA I ^o e Permit NO: Date Received 9113AT- Date Issued: 4� l pCHUS IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete a[] items on this page LOCAT flN r2`f 17 ' } ., Print'. PROPERTY DINNERiLeyZA AtC �o2s2°i'S ,, Print::. MAP NO :PARCEL: Zf7NlNG DISTRICT: Historic Distract yes no { . N'Iachirie Shop Village yes no. TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential New Building 0 One family ❑Addition ❑ Two or more family 0 Industrial 0 Alteration No. of units: Q Commercial Repair, replacement n Assessory Bldg 0 Others: F1 Demolition 0 Other Septic Went: n`Floodplairr D U17etla'nds D`;1Natershed District -0,'Waterl8ewer>:. - SlDINCT 9 pt_Ac1- r=-. N7- Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: DSU I D W. KI J5 LE Phone: q,)g,–! 917-159 1- Address: Address: *IIIc CONTRACTOR•Name — - � Phone ? SA '. t Li t:N1y ��2Ut Address �I �aovb� � t-r ,hn 1 b a � )3 Supeltilsor's:Consti uctlon Llcertse a7 Exp Date: Home (mproverriert License. . Exp ;Date ! - ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: ^� Address: 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: $ A-20r��V Check No.: f 7/� Receipt No.:_ o?C _S"7 2 NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund Signature of Aggnfi/Owr r Signature of contractor ;. �} i �, ...� t I t � 1 I! �'+ k, Location 2— ' � No. `�— / Date 2 I 1 • - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER k Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame Permit Fee $' ' Foundation Permit Fee $ a "t" Other Permit Fee $_ TOTAL $_ Check# � �I 26572 " f r � Y 2 6 5 7 2 Building I spector In TOWN OF NORTH-ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit NO: Date Received Date Issued: IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION Print. PROPERTY,OWNER - Print. 100 Year Old Structure yes no MAP NO: PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District, yes no Machine Shop Village yes no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building ❑ One family El Addition El Two or more family ❑ Industrial ❑Alteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial ❑ Repair, replacement ❑Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other ❑ Septic ❑Well' ❑ Floodplain, 0 Wetlands ❑ Watershed District- El Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: i Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: Phone: Address: CONTRACTOR Name: Phone: Address: Supervisor's Construction Licenser Exp: Date: Home Improvement License: Exp. Date: 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. ITotal Project Cost: $ FEE: $ Check No.: Receipt No.: NOTE: Persons cu;.raci�ng with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund SI nature of contractor.,. `Signature of Agent/Owner g . _t _ -.._ w_ Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ Building Department The fol0wing is a list of the required forms to be filled out for the appropriate permit to be obtained. Roofil-�g, 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 Affidavits for Engineered❑ Engineering A products g prior to issuance of Bldg Permit from Fire Department NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off p 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 In all cask if a variance or special permit was required the Town Clerks office must stamp the decision from the Board of Appeals that the apn-,al period is over. The applicant must then get this recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One copy and proof of recording must be subm:tted with the building application Doc: Doc.Buiiding Permit Revised 2012 »�< � � »< . [ � � . \� . � � � ��° � \ ���\ y.. . :y.. § \j � ^� ��( ` ^ �\v.. d�» °�\ `. � /� � � i � \ �.. ��f \: � . :.�����\\ . .` \\/\ �� � / \�\�\C�°�� . . � . � 2� � \@ °/ . :&���` ?° . ��� � a t?< » . � � � �� � . �r x:;��\ . � : . . � �^ <� ` Vii ? Professional RisksNo ServicesSurpby PMC les Pete Ciaraldi . . James Hardie Preferred Remodelar Serving Mass&NH •r NH:603-898-2977 MA:781-995-2335 pete@professionalbuildingservioes.com www.professionalbuildingservices.com � e Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF.SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/1\4assage/13odyArt ❑. . 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 1 DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ❑ ❑ COMMENTS i CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS 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 Tow; Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT - Temp Dumpster on site yes no Located at'124 Mair'Street „ Fire Departinerit signature/date COMMENTS j Dimension Number of Stories: Total square feet of floor area based on Ex 1 tenor dimensions. i -- Total land area, sq. ft.: I 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 i � e j NOTES and DATA — (For department use El Notified for pickup - Date E Doc.Building Permit Revised 2010 r jA0RT#j Town of _ Andove 0 No. O0►_ 14 _ h . ver, Mass, coc LAIII �cw 1 0 R�ITED L) BOARD OF HEALTH PERMI _T LD Food/Kitchen Septic System ., GGJf ...:..,1 �F'� THIS CERTIFIES THAT ,,,,,....... BUILDING INSPECTOR has permission to erect Foundation p .......................... buildings on . 1. ... ., t...L�:!1 ........................... Rough to be occupied as ........,�..,�j.�-. . ,....,��fi Gi �w Chimney provided that the person accepting thi permit shall in every respect conform to the terms of the application Final on file in 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 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR UNLESS CONSTRUCTION §TARTS kRough ............................. Service BUILDING INSPECTOR Final GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Buildinz Rough Display in a Conspicuous Place on the Premises — Do Not Remove Fina' No Lathing or Dry Wall To Be Done FIRE DEPARTMENT Until Inspected and Approved by the Building Inspector. Burner Street No. _ IFSEE REVERSE SIDE Smoke Det. J ACCORaCERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEF6/ D /DD/YYYY) 25/25/2013 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 CONTANAME: Patricia Blais Financial Insurance Services Inc PHONE . (603)432-6414 AXNo:(603)432-3852 PO Box 950 ADDRESS :Pblais@fisins.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC N Derry NH 03038 INSURERA:National Grange Insurance Co INSURED INSURERB:Hartford Insurance Company Professional Building Services, LLC INSURER C: 9 Olde WOode Road INSURER D INSURER E: Salem NH 03079 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:CL1321104523 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 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. INSR ADDL SUVR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE WVDPOLICY NUMBER MPOLICY DIDNYYF POLICY EXP LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED A CLAIMS MADE OCCUR T1630H 2/5/2013 /5/2014 PREMISES Ea occurrence $ 300,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 X POLICY PRO LOC $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITYO(Ea aB tleDtSINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000 A ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ ALL OWNED X SCHEDULED B1T1630H /5/2013 /5/2014 AUTOS AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ X HIRED AUTOS X NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOS Per accident $ Medical payments $ 5,000 UMBRELLA LIAB HOCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED I I RETENTIONS $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION WC STATU- OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ N/A (Mandatory In NH) 04WECLB1809 8/5/2012 8/5/2013 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYE $ 100,000 If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION kiblerd@comcast.net SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN David Kibler ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 217 Bear Hill Road North Andover, MA 01845 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Sam Fragala/DEBRA ACORD 25(2010/05) ©1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INSn2s it, innm ni Tha Annon nama onrt Inn^nra rnnicfararl mark&of Anr)on ' n - __ _ - �� I { 1 I �`. � �,- �- -���. � i 4 F Beal-el ofuildill- License: CS 9761-710 3 PETER. CIARALDI . ' . o 9 OLDS WOODS RD I 4 SALEM; NH 03079 I f. Expiration: 7!312013` � . {',# ic� i,•:# - Tri: 17860 eV i " t�fiJ���Ci�W-11 < . .._ Office of Consumer Affairs & � �zs a�ess )Regulatiota x HOME IMPROVEMENT C,,, e J FACTOR • ' Registration: 170870 TYp . b s �► o v4 Expiration: 111012014 DEA VEC , iv l t`- - PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, SER � y. PETER CIARALDI 9 OLDE 1l OODE RD , ALEI,-NH 0,310 9'Y Un dtrsecEre to ry y. � Professional Building Services by PMC, LLC Professional Building Services by PMC,LLC 41 9 Olde Woode Road Estimate Salem,NH 03079-1863 Date 7.t Estlmafe# } (603}898-2977 06/21;2013.... 1 X537 - pete@professionalbuildingservices.com Exp. Qate 1 www.professionalbuildingservices.com --- 1 06/28/2013 SERVICES �d ress `David&Meg Kibler I 217 Bear Hill Rd 'North Andover,MA ............. ................. _........_; ;Sales Rep _ _ r _ _._ Activity PMC I ._ �_._. _ _ Quan#ity , Rate Amount I •Building Permit-Administration Fee l _� 0 � 300.00 0.00 { Home owner will pull building permit ( •30 yard dumpster with 4 tons.if additional dumpster needed customer agrees to 1 i p g i j 675.00i 675.00 pay for additional dumpster or dumping fee. � j f f I 1 i i Continue to the next page 3 f j 1 i 1 I f I ' i Page(0 j' of;1} Activity Quantity Rate Amount •Total Coverage: 34 1,000.00i 34.000.00 j ` I Strip all siding down to exterior sheathing and dispose i Strip all window and door trim and dispose i ' i I I � j! Strip all fascia and soffit and dispose I Install Vycor(or equiv)wrap around all wndows and doors. ! i 1 I I Install Hardie wrap or equiv around entire dwelling and tape all seams { ! Install Hardieplank Cedannill painted fibercement siding to manufacturers specifications. J Standard paint color-James Hardie Color of Choice I Trim color-Arctic white //V Reveal-5" I Corner boards-6"/5' fibercement boards on main house i4"corners at dormers IN 6rn1-1- 1 k) Al v 77 i) Hardie fascia&soffit replacement included j Window trim 4"fibercement boards on top and sides. J Window sill to be standard PVC sill -T'S cofz4q 5/4 x 5 water table ! C �rv ,.4zi � lL� t CPt�IGG1� ,� 5/4 x 5 washboard7V F144L I i Vented soffit at vent line fs ; I � , 90 degree at garage corners-knock off 45 degree angle if not structural i Shadow line trim on rakes able vents • Electrician to remove and reconenct electrical panel to code. Siding will be I ! 300.00, 300.00 installed behind panel, •Cutters&downspouts Price per L.P. 011.00 i 0.00 •R&R Vinvl Shutters per pair 0 75.00 0.00 ! ;Continue to the next page � j j _-._._.. ..............___._._._. _.._ P • Page (0)of{1'• I Activit#y Quandt Ra#e i Amount y •CONCEALED CONDITIONS:This Agreement is based solely on the observations ' 1 0.00 ' Contractor was able to make with the structure in its current condition at the time this i I Agreement was bid.If additional concealed conditions are discovered once work has commenced which were not visible at the time the proposal was bid,Contractor will I stop work and point out these unforeseen concealed conditions to Owner so that Owner and Contractor can execute a Change Order for any Additional Work. •ROT REPAIR-remove,dispose,purchase and install 4x$plywood-$100/sheet j 1 0.00' 0.00 Structure/frame repair-$65/hr for Master Carpenter $25/hr for laborer Materials receipt to be provided plus 1.5%for administration fee ( •Any door installation or window installation to be on T&M basis 1 75.00. •NO deck work included in this estimate 1 75.00 1 75.00 75.00 { i 44Aa4IDESS Ok A-N-f cI-PtWS e9r j i ftvwit-mw nth t I.t Ti-tom. a v 11�- NT TA ATI A-N 4 I j` t I n-a AYI-T M A-K e S ANY C.L A i wt gFLA-T IFF A tD 7Tf"F- V a0-k sc 12� c p I I t I I � MC-&V- 12-41-2v[3 i THANK YO i We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to working with you onyouur upcoming project. [_ Total $3 5.00' ia4l ! i Accepted By b �'�' �' Accepted Date 24 �v 3 Massachusetts Home Improvement Contract This form satisfies all basic requirements of the state's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chanter 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 Information Hotline at 617-973-8787 or 1-888-283-3757. Homeowner Information Contractor Information Name David Kibler Company Name PIK{ '.t S.1�;ON,!1,111 1,,1)LNtj SI RZ I(II.S/PI I l•i:t•iAP.ai,l)l Street Address(do not use a Post Office Box address) Contractor/Salesperson/Owner Dame 217 Bear Hill Rd North Andover MA t;OLD!:V:;ODr RD City/'rown State Zip Code Business Address(must include a street address) (978-9738335 SAA-�-%-t Daytime Phone Evening Phone 'ity/Town State Zip Code Mailing Address(it different from above) Business Phone Federal Employer 1D or S.S.Number as( ...............__,.....,�.t I'cth...._..�....__.....,.M...........__��....._._.- .--.-.....o..»,. ..-.....-.....b-....a,....._.... -w � Law regmrcs that most home TM�..-Home Improvement Contractor rxpvation Date .Improvement cont actors have a valid teg.number Registration number i,4r o=p. �_ The Contractor agrees to do the fnilowi tg work for the Homeown•r: (Describe in detail the work to completed,spe Tying the type,brand,and grad of materials to be used,us( additional sheets if necessary.) l"4ereuce Prones ionat Building S r- ices ll-stimate 153 7 — - Required Permits-The following building permits are required Proposed Start and Completion Schedule-The following and will be secured by the contractor as the homeowner's agent, schedule will be adhered to unless circumstances beyond Owners who secure their own permits will be the contractors control arise excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of 't4'ec:k o1;.'S'33__Date when contractor will begin contracted work. MGL chapter 142A.) 3_Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform the work,fumish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: i; 1 7 5.0110 (*) Payments will be made according to the following schedule: S_upon signing contract(not to exceed i/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater) 1 f 00 O upon signing contract(not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater) 00 byi/_i__-orupon completion of_"si}t]f> ? 1'I1 ped :fig well Cle= o S_1"OffMirlder upon completion of the contract.(Law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both party's satisfaction) The following material/equipment mast be special S_ N/A to be paid for N/A ordered before the contracted work begins in order S�NIA­to be paid for N/A to meet the completion schedule.(**) — NOTES:(*)Including all finance charges(**)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. Express Warranty-Is au express wan anty being provided by the contractor? No Yes (all terms of the warranty mutt be attached 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 fhrther agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for materials and tabor under this agreement. Contract Acceptance-Upon signing,this document becomes a binding contract under law.Unless otherwise noted within this document,the cataract 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. i Don't be pressured into signing the contract.Take time to read and fully understand it.Ask questions if something is unclear. • Make sure the contractor has a valid Home Improvement Contractor Registration.The law requires most home improvement contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration.You may inquire about contractor registration by writing to the Director at One Ashburton Place,Room 1301,Boston,MA 02108 or by calling 617-727-3200 or 1-800-223-0933. • Does the contractor have insurance?Check to see that your contractor is properly insured. • Know your rights and responsibilities.Read the Important Inforination 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 Inas been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business,provided you motif}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 midni;ht 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 SIGN THIS CONTRACT.IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES!!! Two identical copies of the contract must be completed and signed.One copy should go to die liomeowner.The other copy should be kept by the contractor. Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Signature e24 i 6/22/2013 Date Dare I� Contractor Arbitration 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 contractor.The same right is not automatically afforded to a I 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 has 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 consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws,chapter 142A. Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Signature ature NOTICE: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 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 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 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 rights,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 I 10 Park Plaza,Room 51.70,Boston, MA 02116 (617)973-8787 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 or 1-800-223-0933 For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register f'onnal 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)734-311.4 i