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BUILDING PERMIT
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION
Date Received
TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT
PROPOSED USE
Residential
Non- Residential
❑ New Building
4;ne family
❑ Addition
❑ Two or more family
❑ Industrial
Duration
No. of units:
❑ Commercial
❑ Repair, replacement
❑ Assessory Bldg
❑ Others:
❑ Demolition
❑ Other
❑Septic ❑Well:
DFloodplain ❑ Wetlands
❑ Watershed District
E Water/Sewer
D SC I TION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED'
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Identification - Please Type or Print Clearly
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Supervisor's Construction. License _ ._y 3 -Exp. Date. _
Home Improvement License,___ i -'7 3 -1 _ _ Exp. Date: / Z�6__
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone:_
Address: Reg. No
FEE SCHEDULE. BULDING PERMIT. $12.00 PER $1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED CO` STT BASED ON $125.00 PER S.F.
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Total Project Cost: $ %C%, ��cf FEE: $ J l'
Check No.:��—� Receipt No.: 2� �
NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the g�uaNnWund
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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
o Building Permit Application
a Workers Comp Affidavit
❑ Photo Copy Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses
Li Copy of Contract
o Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work
a Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products
NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit
Addition Or Decks
o Building Permit Application
o Certified Surveyed Plot Plan
❑ Workers Comp Affidavit
a Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses
o Copy Of Contract
o Floor/Cross Section/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And
Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable)
L3 Mass check Energy Compliance Report (If Applicable)
o 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
o Certified Proposed Plot Plan
❑ Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses
o Workers Comp Affidavit
o Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And
Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable)
o Copy of Contract
o Mass check Energy Compliance Report
o 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
Doe: Building Permit Revised 2014
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 Reviewed On
COMMENTS
CONSERVATION
COMMENTS
HEALTH
COMMENTS
Signature
Reviewed on Signature
Reviewed on Signature
Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes
Planning Board Decision:
Conservation Decisio
Comments
Comments
Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit
DPW Town Engineer: Signature:
Located 384 Osgood Street
FIREDEPARTMENT Temp +Dumpster on site yes
Located, at 124. Main Street -.-
'Fire Department signature'/date
MEN:TE
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
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❑ Notified for pickup Call Emai
Date Time Contact Name
Doc.Building Permit Revised 2014
Location
No. Date
Check#!
28269
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Certificate of Occupancy $ -- a
Building/Frame Permit Fee $t�l
Foundation Permit Fee
Other Permit Fee
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Massachusetts - Department of Public Safety
Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Construction Supems�or
License: CS -036863
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Methuen MA 0144
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Indifstrigl Accidents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA. 02111
www.mass gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information �p Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/OrganizatiorAndividual):
Address: %�
City/State/Zip: Phone #: `� L` o
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
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1. am a employer with 2-1 4• El am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub -contractors
2. ❑ lam a sole proprietor or partner-
ship and'haveno employees
working for me in any capacity.
[No workers' comp. insurance
required.]
3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work
myself. [No workers' comp.
insurance required.] i
listed on the attached sheet. t
These sub -contractors have
workers' comp. insurance.
5. ❑ We are a corporation and its
officers have exercised their
right of exemption per MGL
c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no
employees. [No workers'
comp. insurance required.]
Type of project (required):
6. New construction
7. Remodeling
8. ❑ Demolition
9. ❑ Building addition
10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions
11. ❑ Plumbing, repairs or additions
12. ❑ Roof repairs
13. ❑ Other
'Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information.
T -Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they a're doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit anew affidavit indicating such.
?Contractors that checkthis box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub -contractors and their workers' comp. policy information.
I am an employer that isproviding workers' compensation insurance formy employees. Below is thepolicy anal job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:.
Policy # or S elf -ins. Lie. #: W C.- 2 3) S ?Lf-/ 4 _ = i0/ Expiration Date: 3-2— 1
Job Site Address: -� 2 0 /i�� CzA� City/State/Zip: A,CtM'L-
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as requiredunder Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine 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 flue
of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certtq under the pains and penalties ofp_ erjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Sianature:_ _!1-� / Date: // %/r//
Phone #:
/9-2d- �'iy 66e �
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to he completed by city or town official.
City or Town: PermitiLicense #
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 ofhire,-
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 employes."
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that "every state or local 11unsing 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 au LLC or LLP does have
employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit maybe 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 (ifnecessary) and under "Job Site Address" the applicant shouldwrite "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 ox 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 ofMassachmetts
Department off>udustrial Accident. -
Office QUAVesiigalitom
600 Wasbingtoa Stea
Boston, MA all 11
Tel, 4 617-727-4900 at. 406 or 1-877-MASS.AM
Revised 5-26-05 Fax # 617-727-7749
www.mEtss,gov/dia
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CORS CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
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10/1612014
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. TH18
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 INSL/RED, the policy(iss) must be endorsed. N SUBROGATION IS WANED, subject to
the tonne 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 andarsamen s .
PRODUCER EMPLOYERS INSURANCE GROUP INC
C/O EIGI OF NORTHEAST
281 MAIN STREET SUITE 5
FITCHBURG, MA 01420
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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 13Y 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.
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07 DRUID HILL ROAD METHUEN MA 01844
This certificate Cancels and supersedes all previously Issued certificates, only as they relate to workers Compensation coverage.
Workers compensation insurance ooverage applies only to the workers compensation laws of the state of MA.
MARK & LINDA KLEIN
22 PINE RIDGE ROAD
NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
1988.2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights
ACORD 25 (2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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Homeowner Information
Name:
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Klein
Address
22 Pine Ridge Rd.
City/State/ zip
North Andover Ma. 01810
Day Phone #
1 978 687 6212
E- Mail
mailklein@aol.com
Cell Phone #
Contractor Information
Jones & Company
Bradley J. Jones, Proprietor
97 Druid Hill Road
Methuen, MA 01844
Tel. 978.688.7307
H.I.C. # 117359 CSL # 036263
E-mail eagletr50@aol.com
Contract Date: 10/02/14 Start Date Completion Date
(approx.): (approx.):
Required permits — permits will be secured by the contractor as the homeowner's agent. (Owners who secure their own permits will
be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of MGL chanter 142A)
The contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified below for the total sum of 10,918.00
Payments will be made according to the following schedule:
$3,000.00
Upon signing contract (not to exceed 1/3 of total contract price or the cost of special order items, which ever is greater)
$3,000.00
When we start
$3,000.00
When the
$1,918.00
Upon the completion of the contract and final inspections. ( All painting is complete )
Modifications — Any changes in the scope of work or materials outlined in the original contract will be pre -quoted on a CHANGE ORDER FORM
requiring signature and payment in full at this time.
Scone of work
Includes materials, labor, building permit, cost of a building plan, debris removal
Remove the existing cantilevered deck and remove the patio door unit v1A
Add a header to enlarge the opening for a new window unit.
Anderson Wood Wright WDH 3452-2 R O 6- 117/8" x 5'-4 7/8" cimAei
The wall will be bumped out by addi 5 layers o 2 x 4 to the face of the wall making the
bump out 7" \1�i1?'le. t W ite- •-
Gable We will frame a gable over the wall with the same pitch as the main wall
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Exterior Trim All trim will be pre primed finger jointed pine
We will match the roof trim and corner boards on the main walls
Window trim will match the rest of the house in appearance.
Siding will be '/2" x 6" A & Better pre primed cedar we will flash the roofing on the bump out
and side the new area and blend to the old siding.
Exterior trim window casing and sill
Insulation "t
Walls R -�A5 X 1/1,
Interior walls
'/2' drywall hung taped, sanded and primed
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Interior finish All interior wood trim when ever available will be pre primed finger jointed
pine
To match the rest of the house window sills, ea e s 2 t%L<< W10a11A,)
Electrical
We will have to reroute a light and switch location and install one receptacle.
General
Painting all products will be Benjamin Moore Latex finishes
Painting Exterior
We will prime as needed and paint the siding on the entire gable wall and bump out wall
Also paint the exterior trim
Painting Interior All interior will be 2 coats
All new drywall will be primed, the main gable wall and the bump painted to match the rest
of the room ( corner to comer)
The trim will be painted white window casing baseboard
Blending the siding and roof trim to match the existing
(The siding under the window will blend in. The bump will only go as low as the bottom of
the window sill)
Exterior Painting
Will be primed as needed and the gable wall and the bump will be painted siding and trim
Materials Cost Review - We Reserve the right to review the cost of materials to be used in your project one
week before we start, and if said materials have had any increases we will be forced to pass that cost on to
you as the end user. We are sorry to have to consider this action but the volatility ofhis world market due to
higher fuel cost and the fact that some products are specificallypetroleum based. Thankyou for your
cooperation and understanding in this matter.
Express Warranty — Labor for one year from completion will repair any defects due to workmanship.
Building materials are covered by the manufacturers' implied warranties.
Registration - All home improvement contractors and sub contractors shall be registered and that any
inquiries about a contractor or subcontractor relating to a registration should be directed to: Office o
Consumer affairs and Business Regulation Ten Park Plaza Suite 5170 Boston MA 02116 or call (617)
973-8700.
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 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 (see above).
• Does the contractor have insurance? Check to see that the contractor is properly insured.
• No work shall begin prior to the signing of the contract and transmittal of a copy to the owner.
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The contractor and the homeowner hereby mutually agree in advance that in the event that the contractor has a dispute
concerning this contract, the contractor may submit such dispute to a private arbitration service which has been
approved by the Office of Consumer affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to
such arbitration as provided in MGL 642A.
Homeowner's Signature Contractor' Si ure
Notice: The signatures of the parties above apply only to the agr . ent of e rties to alternate dispute resolution
initiated by the contractor. The owner may initiate alternative dispute reso ution even where the section is not signed
separately by the parties.
The homeowner's three day cancellation rights under MGL c93 s48: MGL c140D s10 or MGL c255D s14 may be
applicable.
DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES!!!
Two identical opies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homeowner. The other should be kept
� by the contractor.
Homeowner's Signature �Contracto s Si t
Date Date
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 dgplicate 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
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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
10 Park Plazas, Room 5170, 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 Ash Burton Place, Room 1301, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-3200 or 1-800-223-0933
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
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