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Home My WebLink AboutBuilding Permit #861 - 281 WAVERLY ROAD 6/11/2013TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit NO: 601Date Received o � 1 Date Issued: to "I IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION PROPERTY OWNER ` .. Ro —5-t .. 14.4 Qp Ju�ll Print 100 Year; Old+Structure yes: no: MAP NO: / V PARCEL:V2 ZONING DISaTRICT _ Historic District yes. no. Machine. Shop Village- ye& no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building ❑ One family ❑"Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial ❑ Alt .ration No. of units: ❑ Assessory Bldg ❑ Commercial 419�<epair, replacement ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other El Septic; ❑ Welli ❑ Floodplain o Wetlands ❑. Watershed District' El Water/Sewer. . DESCRIPTION OF/! WORK TO BE PERFORMED: A I i, A ,A L' # ,n dentification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name:6�1e�!x-2h-->_ed GIS. ,z��( L��evlY►�c f Phone:2:/�-('57- Q7VY3 ArirIrPCC' CONTRACTOR Name:— 0 Lq64 f(64 t til _4 Phone:60 -5 -- C61 7C/ a Address:(1/►yt `7 Supervisor's'iCOnstruction LicenseK �'- / % Exp:, Date: Home, Improvement License: Exp. DateQ 3 _ ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No FEE SCHEDULE: BOLDING PERMIT: $12.00 PER $1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST ASCD ON $125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ 3, 701 , rfl FEE: Check No.: OVI Receipt No.: NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaran d Si naturemof A ` ent/Owner tSig�ature of contractor,' Plans Submitted ❑ Plans aived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped ans ❑ s Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSALa s Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/MassageBodyArt ❑ Swimming Pools t-•- F Q f, 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 FOIRM DATE REJECTED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ❑ COMMENTS DATE APPROVED CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS HEALTH Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS ti Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments n Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit • r l DPW Tow;! Engineer: Signature. ='$ - Located 384;0s u d,,Strept FIREDIKE'MT '*Temp Dumpster on site yes nog ` Located at'124 Main Street Fire Departmert.signature/date COMMENTS Dimension Number of Stories: Total square feet of floor area, based on Exterior dimensions. Total land area, sq. ft.: ELECTRICAL: Movement of Meter location, mast or service drop requires approval of Electrical Inspector Yes No DANGER ZONE LITERATURE: Yes iso MGL Chapter 166 Section 21A -F and G min.$100-$1000 fine NOTES and DATA, — (For department use ® Notified for pickup - Date Doe.Building Permit Revised 2010 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) La 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 ❑ 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 app. 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:ated with the building application Doc: Doc.Building permit Revised 2012 e -)n Location 2--6 1 Lo I No. 1) Date Cw I — I :;I_ 5 ? -7 Check # 14—' 26503 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame Permit Fee s-4�M Foundation Permit Fee Other Permit Fee TOTAL $ Building Inspector !SEq wLn LL D m m L O LOL E +W+ T Ln S2 Q N 0 Wa z z o 'LS 3 LLL L-0 on 7 0� cC C U f0 C LL a Z z co J J d L 7 d' C I.L b a Z V W L 7 d' u N f0 C LL oc LLI CL Z IA C7 L 3 d' f0 C LL z Q W D uj LL N i0.. m z � U1 N +3 D Y O E N O J O : 4• c C O � o 'Q a CL 4) Cca �Oo N d CL N C G1 O 0 L O C O o O v i i " y 3 .s 1 O C 0. Cc J i m A' > Cc Cc L C N N > O O 0 — -0 -0 a,J: o = m oz O - � O o •T' 3 o0L 0. (b Q 4) w •Im Q L cc 'a H O U)C1 m N cc t � W O o LLI U- C N •0 yam.. 'r Lu .E ti ��cL V w o -0 CD I, y N ��o c 1=— t w M0U 0 a Z Z m '^ CO Y/ O cn IL Z U n Cl) o Cl) c X Z o UJ O a U o� Cl) W c W J M a Z_ W O O N .O v - O Z � O Q J O ZE a •�v 05/16/2013 08:42 FAX 6038835529 CORRIVEAU 16002/002 ACORD,M CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE )ATE(MWD0IYYYYI INSR LTR )5/14/2013 PRODUCER (1503) 883-5528 THIS CERTIFICATE 13 ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION CORRIVEAU INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE 115 MAIN ST HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. P 0 BOX 369 GCNERALLIABILITY NASHUh NH 03061-0369 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL A INSURED INSURER A' MW INSURAME CO BEN FONTAINE INSURER B: 14A MERCURY LANE INSURER C: INSURER D: ! ! PELI3AM NH 0.3076— INSURER E ma TME POLICIES OF INSURANCE LLSTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTW' JJSTANDINI, ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECTTO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR hmY 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. INSR LTR A001 INSRD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBE$t POLCY EFFeGTIVE 0ATr;(MM/0CFM,, POLICY 094—RAT—ION DATE MMMOW LIMITS A I I NSUAIM ITS AWNM CIR REPREWNTATnRM GCNERALLIABILITY SC0118906 05/18/2013 05/18/2014 EACHOCCURRENCE S 1,000,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERALLIABaIT► CLAIMS MADE 1:1 OCCUR / / ! ! PRD E'M; 1QERF S 250,404 MED EXP e S 5,000 ERSONALAADV INJURY S 1,000,000 GENERAL AGO RCaATE $ 2,000,000 GL"N'LAGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES Pew X POLICYdR LOC PROUS-COMPPG2,000,000 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO i ! / % COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea aecftffl) 8 ALL OHM ED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS ! ! / ! BODILY INJURY (Porvv=n) S HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS / I ! ! BODILY INJURY iParaockanU S PROPERTYDAMAGB (Par milord) 6 GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY -EA ACCIDENT $ ANY AUTO I ! ! ! OTHER THAN EA ACC S AUTO ONLY: AOl3 S EXCESStUenaRELLA LIASILIYY ! ! % / CURRENC!_ 8 AGGREGATE 5 OCCUR a CLAIMS MADE >6 DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION 6 3 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' L IA®ILITY El, EACH ACCIDENT 3 ANY PROPAjETOR/PARTNERfFXECU rdE UFFICINNEM13FR EXCLUDE137 rr Yes, 062 OWE under E.L.DISEASE - EA EMPL+IYEE S E.L. DISEASE -POLiCYLIMIT i SPGCIAI PROVISIONS below OTHER nE;;:r�IrTtplu OP oP�AnonsrwcATIDNslrVEILtCLe9texCLUBEmru ADDED BY ENGORBE;NiEFtTt$RECIAL PROVI&ON5 CARPENTER CE.14TIFICATE HQLOFR I%Ahlk CN I AT1n1u t ? — (603) 636-1189 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE WMRMI!D POLICIES BE CAMUL.W BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENC EAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS INRiTTEN NOTICE To THE OBRTIPIDAAW, HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT AMY GROSE FAILURE TO 00 SO SHALL IaPOSE NO ceLIGATIDN OR LIABILITY OF A UY IOND UPON THE SPERR TE BENNETT I I NSUAIM ITS AWNM CIR REPREWNTATnRM 281 WAVERLY R]7 AU RLZW REPREM WATIVE N. ANnowm MA — _ axyt., rj L Lire d ca (cuuuua) INSn2S (oicui ca 0ACORDCORPORATION 1988 Quote# 2113 K Ben Fontaine 14a Mercury Lane Pelham NH 03076 (603) 635-3499 (603)661-7429 Email Pinaxllcgyahoo.com Date: 3/28/13 Job Name: Amy Grose & Cherry Bennett 281 Waverley Rd N. Adover Mass 01845 Job location: Same Type: Repair Description Replace chimney top and flues down 16" to 24" below the roof line, will install new lead flashing Will repair broken -tape inside the closet Painting not included All debris will be removed from job site All work is guarantee for one year Material & Labor ........................ $3 00.00 Acknowledge & Agreed Date Contractor - Date1`j Please Sign & Return (one copy) *Price can only be held for ten days* a/.ewr�l+ The Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Department of IndustrialAccidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 www.mass gov/clia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/ContractorslElectricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Orgmization/fndividual):, C2,,A V1 CC9 0 U t 0 Address: i AA (� �,a ✓1 City/State/Zip: E� J k u vih hf� ; D 7(_ Phone #: 6:,D 3 - G 1 - ? q;2 9 Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: - Type of project (required): 1. ❑ I am a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6. ❑ New construction employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub -contractors listed on the attached sheet. �• E] Remodeling 2. am a sole proprietor or partner- ship and'have no employees These sub -contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition working for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. g, [] Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance 5. El We are a corporation and its 10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions required.] 3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing allwork officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL 11.[] Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, §1(4), and we have no 12.❑ Roof repairs required.] insurance . re uired employees. [No workers' 13.❑Other comp. insurance required] 4Any 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 ere doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit anew affidavit indicating such. #Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub -contractors and their workers' comp. policy information. I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Policy # or Self -ins. Lie. Job Site Address: Expiration Date: City/State/Zip: 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 fine of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement maybe forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DTA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certftWer the pains andp that the information provided abovg is true and correct. Offcclal use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city 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. Other - - - Contact Person: Phone #: Information and Instruction 8 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 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, 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 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 ofpubiic 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-contractor(s) 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 an LL C or LLP does have employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit maybe submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for confnmation 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/lice'nse 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 (if necessary) and under "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 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 or' -permit not related to any business or commercial venture (i.e. a dog license or permit to bum 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 CoMnaORMalth of Massachusetts De-partxa.ent of fadustrial Accidents, oface of Iuyestigatious 600 WashiVoa Stxeet Boston} MA. 02111 Tel, # 617-727-4900 at 406 or-1-877cMASSAk'B Revised 5-26-05 Fax # 617-727-7749 Office of C61jsumer Affairs & Business Regdl Ati�m HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Type: Registration: ;�w'1:0654 8/2013 Individual Expiration: --------- - BE FO.NTAINE BEN FONTAINE -A V V4%,AMERCURY LANE' S PELHAM,NHO3076 Undersecretary ,M-,jSSacl)tjsetts - Departme I - V w n I C e Board of Building PP-gulatiMns a`10 stanaar,.-,S Construction slmcl,it.)r License- CS -058817 BEN FONTAINE ad 14A MERCURY LN pELHAMNH 03076 07/2312014 Cornrniss;oner en.t This folxn satisfies all basic requirements of the slate's Nome Improvement Contractor Law (MGL chapter 142A), but does not include standard language to protect homeowners. SeeIc Iegal advice if necessary. Any person planning home iriprovements should first obtain a copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement" before agreeinS 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 1-888-283-3157 or on our website. Homeowner infor>mma. flan 'Contractor on StreetAcidress (do notuse a ost OiticeBox address Contractor/ Salesperson/ uvme Name a cA State Zip Code Bpsiness ddress ( ust hclude.astreetaddress) Daytime PhoneA Evening Pho^ ne Ci�/Towa �' ` N � State Zip Code Phone Federal Employer ID or Law rctp�ires that most hiome impiwmuer rovement contractors have n valid registration munber The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: 5 G (Describe in detail the worlcto completed, specifying the type, brand, and grade of materials to be need, use additional sheets ifnecessar Required Permits - The following building permits are required and will be secured by the contractor as -the homeowner's agent: (Owners who secure their Own permits'wi�il be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of MGL chapter 142A.) Proposed Start and Completion Schedule - The following schedule will be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise Date when contractor will begin contracted work. Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform. the work, furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: p ti Payments will be made according to the following schedule: upon signing contract (not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items, whichever is $ by / / or upon completion of [ v,% _-�, , , I I ,,, _ _ iii $ - ---- by _L_/_ or upon completion of upon completion of the contract. (Law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both pasty's satisfaction) . The following material/equipment must be special $ to be paid for ordered before the contractedworlc begins in order to meetthe completion scbedule.(° *-) $ to be paid for N®TES: () Including all finance charges 0") Law requires that any deposit ordown-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. -- �..��u �� war acrort u No es ail terms ofthe warran const be attached io the contr Subcontractors -Tile contractor agrees to be solely responsible d'or completion of the work described regardless of the actions of any third party/subcontractor utilizedis the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for ater'als and labor under this a Bement ContractAeceptance- Upon signing, this document becomes abinding contractunder law. Unless otherwise noted within this document, the carefact 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. Talce time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclear, c alce sure the contractor has a valid Home Improvement Contractor Regj&ation. The law requires most home improvement contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the Director of Tome Improvement Contractor registration by writing to theDireetor at 10 ParkPlaza, Room 5170, aoston, MA.0211Registration. by ailing 617-973 8 87 or 888-283-3757.uire about Does the contractor have insurance? ..Ask the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can confirm coverage, or ask to see a copy of a "proof of insurance' document. n Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Information 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 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 main of_iice or branch office by ordinary mail posted,. by third business day following the sitelegram sent or by delivery, not later than midnight of the gning of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. DO NOYSIGN TMS co CT IT 7Cl�ERE A1� ANY J IG Two identical c i s o£the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homeowner. The other eopyo ��cTIT ept AC by fliL Homeowner's S' e 'Date Contractor Arbitration The Home Impiovement 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 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 film 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 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 bytgreement. However, homeowners may be excluded from certain rights if tli.e contractor they choose is not properly°registered as prescribed by law. Homeowners who secure their own building permits are automatically excludedlfrom 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 specifid 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 ffe 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. Tf you have questions about your consumer/homeowner rights, contact the Consumer Information Hotline (listed below). ]Execution of Contract- The ontractThe contract must be executed in duplicate and should not be signed until a copy of all exhibits and referenced doewnents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document ental all blank sections have been filled in or marked as void, deleted, or not applicable. One original signed copy of the contract with attachments i.s 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/herselfto be financially insecure. However, in instances where a contractor deems him/herself to be financially insecure, the contractor may require thatthe balance of fiends not yet due be placed in a joint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. Withdrawal of hinds :from said account would require the signatures of both parties. Additional Information Tf 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 Massachusetts Cons -Lunar Guide to Home Tmpiovement" contact: Consumer Information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the OCABRwebsite atIihp://wwrv.mass.gov/ocabr/ If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or ifyou have questions or need additional information specifically about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact: Director -of Home improvement C'ontxactor-P�.,gista ation. Office of Consumer Affairs and -Business Regulation 10 ParkPlaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the BIC website at b=://www.mass.gov/ocabr/ Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration: . hit p://db.state.ma.tus4.1.oineiMrovem ent/licensaelist.asp 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 508-652-4.800, 508-755-2548 or 413-734-31.14• Version 2.1-11/22/2010