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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #608-12 - 281 WAVERLY ROAD 2/22/2012Permit NO: 6 0R / 2 - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Date Received Date Issued: �,,,z 2.2-11 z IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this nage MAP NO: PARCEL: 1^ Print 4;4-5ZONING DISTRICT: 11 Historic District yes no Machine Shop Village yes no 100 year-old structure yes no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building l] -One family ❑ Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial ❑ Alteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial repair, replacement ❑ Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other i® Se tic ,p R-11 � ®F�oodplainl iD Wet ands ®� e� � Watershed Dlstnct� ,P�.,o,� r S wer' �.,� _ �, , � - Lr - J 11-W 1 W114 Ur w UK1L 1 U tib n2xC UKMJ_�ll: (Identification P�7M,, or Print Charly) �/ OWNER: Name: ` ( r k�� , P, rd I .� 0D� y // Phone: 0 (y(2 Address:`) CONTRACTOR Name: Imo�C, 1IJ Phone: Address: J f //b'1 04f_0 Id L ki C"., 1 k c "Itn 1-4 1-1 0 21 0-7 �. Supervisor's Construction License: S 7 7( 2 Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: jExp. Date: 7 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER _ Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE. BULDING PERMIT. • $12.00 PER $9000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $925.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ '3 . '3 7�/ , U y FEE: $ Lj/. 00 Check No.: Receipt No.: �2 NOTE: Persons contracting wath unregistered contractors do not have access to th ranty fu �.�-- Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/Massage/Body Art ❑ Swimming Pools ❑ Well ❑ Tobacco Sales ❑ Food Packaging/Sales ❑ Private (septic tank, etc. ❑ permanent Dumpster on Site ❑ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY INTERDEPARTMENTAL SIGN OFF - U FORM DATE REJECTED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT11 COMMENTS DATE APPROVED U 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: Commen Co nservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: Signature: FIRE DEPARTMENT - Temp Dumpster on site yes. Located at 124 Main Street Fire Department signature/date COMMENTS Located 384 Osgood Street no 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 2011 June/mi Building Department The following is a list of the required forms to be filled out for the appropriate permit to be obtained. Roofing, Siding, Interior Rehabilitation Permits ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Photo Copy of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy of Contract ❑ Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work ❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit Addition or Decks ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Certified Surveyed Plot Plan ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy Of Contract ❑ Floor/Crossection/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) ❑ Mass check Energy Compliance Report (If Applicable) ❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products 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 o Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) ❑ Copy of Contract a 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: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008mi Location No. Date TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Certificate of Occupancy Building/Frame Permit Fee Foundation Permit Fee Other Permit Fee TOTAL $ �1.op ,-7 6qq Check# z.— v �v 25036 Bdilding Inspector 11 0 ca w° cin o w o w° a°' U w O U a°' w a O a w � bo a2 U) w a O C7 r� w z w w r� o cn v Q cn a� c C2 L CWr O c coO A E CL�A i o. c O ev ev ++ as CL c O V • Z O Ho O h ECC C (')CD Qi 0 pl O •C L:o CD y .0 •- h CD E 5 (/) y 0 0 U 0 0 � © O i CD CD .� �. H CD �m y O c O C O oo ' c O r :may W p co cc CL C.3 L m A~ ev H a •y Z CD Wc CD �. m cm m O a wao.. Z � V H C2 o U C C! O J c s v : p C. p C •p •�'. �r = m O� 3os CD N C t cc WLL.MD 0 .p +-• t Q. r .vi dt R C Z y W �E V CC CO2 O 0 C2 O p ® CO2C. O 'p c Z GO X2 ` Go O :cc � C.� m LU 0 v/ LU co 19W W 19 W U) \IossachuSetts - Department of Public Board of Btfildin,_, Re!,u:;aion.-' and 1 NW Construction Supervisor License License: CS 58817 BEN FONTAINE. 14A MERCURY LN PELHAM, NH 03,076 Expiration: 7/23/2012 i" innii•i,.nrr Tr#. 1177 OX Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Reguhtion ". HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration: 4163654 Type: Expiration: 78/2013 Individual BE FONTAINE BEN FONTAINE %AMERCURY ' PELIMAM, NH 03 ✓ Undersecretary Quote# 11012 3$ Ben Fontaine 14a Mercury Lane Pelham NH 03076 (603) 635-3499 Cell (603)661-7429 Email ,Pinaxll� f(!, J `j{_L_c_oju Date: 1/19/12 Job Name: Amy Grose & Cherry Bennett 281 Wavely Rd N. Andover Mass 01845 Type,: Windows Description: Replace four windows Work include removing interior exterior casing and windows jam. Will install new vinyl windows and insulate with spray foam. Exterior casing will be composite and will replace damage siding around windows and paint. (pe, V1 vc10d W�ndew' z1� iic(e- Interior casing will be clear pine. Staining and poly not included Price include building permit. All debris will be removed from job site Material & Labor ........................ $ 3,374.44 For wood windows add $106.53 s Date z Acknowledge & Agreed: , ` Please Sign & Return (one y) *Price can only be held for ten days* The Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Department oflndustrial.Accidents Office of Investigations, 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 021-11 Y www.mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: BuiidersiConilractors/Electricians/PIumbers �Plicant Znforznaiion _ , _ . Name (Business/Organization/Individual): E o Address: L/ A QA A r_> e-) / 4 ;---') • City/State/Zip: j q Phone #: c> 3 .. / _7Y9,j I. Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: r d 1 • ❑ I am a employer with 4. ❑ T am a general contractor and I 2.Lemployees (full and/orpart-time).* ! am a sole proprietor or have hired the sub -contractors listed partner- ship and have no employees on the attached sheget. t These sub -contractors have working ,for mein any capacity. [No workers' comp. insurance workers' comp, insurance. 5. El We are a corporation and its 3. ❑required.] T am a homeowner doing all work Ifficers have exercised their right of exemption MGL myself. [No workers' comp, per c. 152, §1(4), and wehaveno insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' comp insurance 1 Type ofprojeci (required): 6. ❑ New construction 7. ❑ Remodeling 8. ❑ Demolition 9. ❑ Building addition 10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions 11.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions 12.❑ Roofrepairs equrre .] 13.❑ Other I *Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy mformation. F Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit anew affidavit indicating such. 'tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub -contractors and their workers' comp, policy information. Ir aM information. an employer that is providing workers' comp inforensation insurance for my employees Below is the policy and job site Insurance Company Name Policy # or Self -ins. Lic. # Job Site Address: Expiration Date: Attach a coCity/State/Zip: py of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminalpenalties 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 fine Xf up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of bvestigations of the DIA. for insurance coverage verification. -do hereby certyy er fltepains i nature: Done Official use only. City or Town: that the information provided abov9 is true and correct. Do not write an this area, to be completed by city or town official Permit/License ,� Issuing Authority (circle one): L Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/ToWn Clerk' 4. Electrical 6 Other inspector 5. PIumbing inspector / `2 Contact Persnn Informati®n 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 personin the service of another under any contract of hire, express or implied, oral or written." An employer is defined as "an individual, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity, or any two or more Of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise, and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer, or the receiver or trustee of an individual, partnership, association or other legal entity, emplw owner of a dwelling house having not more than three aoying employees. However the partments and who resides therein, or the occupant of the dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance, construction or repair work on such dwelling house or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer." MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that "every state or local licensing agency shall''withhold the issuance -or renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required." Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states "Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall enter into any contract for the performance ofpublic 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 workeis', compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes That apply to your situation and, if necessary, supply sub-contractor(s) name(s), addresses) andphone number(s) along with the certificates) of insurance, Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees ocher than the members or Partners, are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit maybe submitted to the Department ofindustrial Accidents for confirmation -of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit bshould Industrial Accidents. Should you have e resumed to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested, not the Department of 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 c PIease be sure to ontact you regarding the applicant. fill inthe pennit/license number which Will be used as a reference number. In addition, an applicant that must submit multiple permit/licepse applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current policy information (ifnecessary) and under Y`Job Site Address" the applicant should write "all locations in (city or town)." A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the applicant as pro of that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each year. Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit notrelated to any business or commercial venture (i.e. a dog license or permit to bum leaves etc.) said person is NOTrequiredto 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 Cm-imon-wealt'ja o Urassachusetts Aeputtment of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigat ours 600 4ashingfion Street Boston; .MA, 0211 t Tel. # 617-727.4900 ext 4406 Or 1..877-MASSAFE Kevised 5-26-05 Fax # 617,727-7749 A'I✓.Q■R+''TM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEDATE(MMIDD(rm) 02/21/2012 PRODUCER .(603) gg3-5528 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE CORRI EAU INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 115 MF`YN ST HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW, POLICY EXPIRATION DATE MMIDDIYY LIMITS p O BOX 369 GENERAL UABIUTY X COMMERCIALtlENERALLIApI41TY CLAIMS MADE El OCCUR NASHUA NH 03061-0369 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED INSURER & MIKO INSURANCE CO MED EXP IAny one pars❑n 6 5 , OOa INSURER H HEN VONTAIIM INSURER C / I 14A MERCURY LAM INSURER 0: GENERALAGGREGATF a 2 , d00 , 000 (Nsul4ul C� psLRAM NH 03076- COVERAGES THE POUMES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED AHUVE FUK IMM HULItJY rtKIULJ IINUIL'Al clu, INv I vv( I nz I'rvvnvu "'I REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDEO BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMIT$ SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSRDO'L Y R15 TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: MMIDDIYY POLICY EXPIRATION DATE MMIDDIYY LIMITS A GENERAL UABIUTY X COMMERCIALtlENERALLIApI41TY CLAIMS MADE El OCCUR SC0119906 05/18/2011 / / 05/16/2012 / EACH OCCURRENCE 1,000,000 DAMAGE TO RENTED a 250,000 PRf_MISES fn oc❑Urrnnon MED EXP IAny one pars❑n 6 5 , OOa P EIISONAL & ADV INJURY 1,000,000 / I / GENERALAGGREGATF a 2 , d00 , 000 GENT AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AGG $ 2, CQ D , 000 COMBINED SWGLE Llrvll)' (Ea 2m1666t) $ 7zPOLICY F7 JPWT F LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY / / / ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS _ / / / / BODILY INJURY 5 (P9(p9 ion) SCHEDULED AUTOS - BODILY INJURY $ (Per ftwdenl) HIRED AUTOS / / / / NON•OVAIRD AUT09 I / i PROPERTY DAMAGE 3 I Pnr nc❑Idanr) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY, EA ACCIDENT OTHER THAN EA ACC AUTO ONLY: AGO S 71 ANY AUTO / / / ! EXCESWUMBRELLA LIABILITY / / / / EACH OCCURRENCE S _ AGGREGATE E OCCUR ❑ CLAIMS MADE S DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY g E L, EACH ACCIDENT $ _ �— ANY PRO PRI E70RtPAR7NERfPXECUTIVE OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? E L DISEASE - GA EMPLOYEE ti E L DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT S II yes, debcribe undar SPECIAL PROVIVON6 below OTHER DESCRIPTION OF 0PERATIONSILOCATIDNSNEHICLE9IEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS rARPENTAY CONTRACTOR TE SHERRY SENNETT 281 WAVERLY RD NO, ANDOVER ACORD 26 (2001106) t.ralvL.cl_ua I IVIN (60�) 635-1169 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES OF CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO OO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER ITS AGENY9 OR RRPRFSENTAiIVE AUTHORIZTIVE / MA 01045 - ED 5 TA ACORD CORPORATION 198f This 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 if necessary. Any person planning home improvements should first obtain a copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide t�IHome Improvement" before agreeing to any work on your residence. You may obtain a free copy by calling the Office of Consumer Affairs and Bl7siness Regulation's Consumer Information Hotline at 617-973-8787 or 1-888-283.3757 or on our website. . Homeowner Information Contractor Information Street Address (db not use a Post Office Box address CL City/Town State I Zip Code aytime Phone Evening Phone Marling Address (It different from aboSe) The Contractor agrees to do the (Describe in detail the work to comple L_oew44 r 0 11 lb ,14 Contractor/ Salesperson/ OwnerName Easiness Address ��mstZude astree State Zip Code Business Phone ��r&l Employer ID or S.S. Nutnber Aome Lpprovement Contractor Reg. Number _ Expiratio ata i m 6 - improvement tont most home —� (r ��fY f •� / t1 � ` improvcmcnt contractors have D ! s/ a valid registration number _ qle t( owing work for the Homeowner: specifying the type, brand, and grade of materials to be used, use additional sheets if necessary.) i Required Permits - The followinglbuilding permits are required Proposed Start and Completion Schedule -The following schedule will and will be secured by the contractor as the homeowner's agent: be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise (Owners who secure their oven permits will be excluded from the Guaranty ]Fund provisions of Date when contractor will begin contracted work MGL chapter 142A.) Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Paymerit!Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of!J� Payments will be made according tothe following schedule: ,r St L $ u ra upon signing contract (not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price orthe cost of special order items, whichever is greater) $d� by /_ or upon completion of $ by =" / or u on completion of upon completion of the contract. aw forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both party's satisfaction) �j The following materia equipmen must be special $ to be paid for ordered before the contracted work begins in order to meet the completion schedule i('k*) $ to be paid for NOTES: M Including all finance charges(**) Law requires that any deposit or down -payment worgins may not exceed the greater of I (a) one-third of the total contract price or (b) the actual cost of any special equipment oor re customm made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule. Dx ress warran -7s in; ex ress warean being, rovided b the contractorhe. Subcontractors -The contractor agrees to be solely resposi Ile for completion of he work d scribed regardless of the actions of any thud cont Party/sub contractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for aterials and labor under this a eement Contract Acceptance - Upon signing, this document becomes a binding contract under law. Unless otherwise noted within this documente contract shall not imply that any lien br other security interest has been placed on the residence , th . Review the following cautions and notices carefully before signing this contract! Don't be pressured into signing tihe contract. Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if some is unclear. Make sure the contractor has alvaiid Home Ira rovement Contractor Re 'stration. The law requires most home improvement contractors and subcontractors to be registeredjwith the Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration. You may inquire about contractor eAsk the Contractor for his insurance company information that registration by writing to the Dirctor at 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 or by calling 617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757. o Does the contractor have insurance? so ayou can confirm coverage, or ask to see a copy of a "proof of insurance" document. • Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Information on the reverse side of this farm and get a copy of the Consumer Guide to the Home Improvement Contractor Law. You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business, provided you notify the contractor in writing at his/her mainjoface or branch office by ordinary mail posted, by telegram sent or by delivery, not later than midnight of the third business day following the sig trizg of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. DO NOT SIGlIq THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK Two id tical copies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homgowner.Th a other copX,:Iiould PAe kept VES thc contractor. v �U.uuucror s bignatirre 0-- 2z(2r��v --� 'at �2_.-:2 ! Contractor Arbitration The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate aniarbitration action (as an 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 hIomeowner in court unless both parties agree to the optional clause provided below. This clause would give the contr'aictor 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 firml 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 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 res �li tion 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 anyway, even by agreement. i 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 iwork 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 cons-umer/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 co#tract 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 receii ed 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 fiends not yet duel be placed in a j oint 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 Improvemerit� Contractor Law or other consumer rights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement" contact: I !I Consumer information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ! j 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 j 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the OCABR website at http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/ If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additii nal information specifically about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact: Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 1I 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the HIC website at http://www.mass.aov/ocabr/ Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration: hthp://db.state.ma.us/homeimprovement/licenseelist ash 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 j 508-652-4800, 508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114 j Version 2.1-11/22/2010