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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #857 - 322 MIDDLESEX STREET 6/15/2011miff At Permit N4 Date issued: (4 -n ' TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Date Received PORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATTON 3 PcQ c' ���� J ` Phil PROPERTY OWNER Dq 'Le C P')/O,'l Print 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 ❑ Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial Alteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial ❑ Repair, replacement ❑ Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other ILD® "t _- e tics Well ®# loodplaui` s I. Wetlan s Mir iershed Distr ctr= ,f �Lf, ®WBTPTI�Pyo e1 r Q /-I ) TT —M—h T f- , TT T/l'iI TT Tll. Lip-ok.111E 11VIV W, vv ViU.11— I'll ijL (Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: Phone: Address: CONTRACTOR Name: d w 4 S cSo b ecce !.� �'l Phone: 16 Address: 3 �. 6 /,f -r f Supervisor's Construction License: 9 � ?, Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: A2,3( q6 Exp. Date: 3 -,2 ( - 1 j ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phon Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE: BULDING PERMIT: $92.00 PERS 9000,00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $925.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ 306 6 FEE: $ :�;p� Check No.: to w I Receipt No.: a NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund 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 u Building Permit Application ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit )d Photo Copy Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses i� Copy of Contract ❑ ❑ �. ,�......y , ffirlavifc fnr �r,��� : H ts MOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Per 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 Perr, New Construction (Single and Two Family) ❑ Building Permit Application a 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 .Perri 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 recordin� must be submitted with the building application Doc: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008mi Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL r' 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 FORK DATE REJECTED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ❑ DATE APPROVED COMMENTS CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS HEALTH COMMENTS Reviewed on Signature Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board -Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comm Water & Sewer Connection/Signature &Date Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: Signature: • Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTW-NT-v- Temp Dumpster on site yes no Located at 124 Main Street Fire :Deparrtmeff signature/date COMNMNTS 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 Doc:.Buildin4 Permit Revised 2008mi Location No. 0 Date 16 -1,c -ll TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Certificate of Occupancy $ MU Building/Frame Permit Fee $ Foundation Permit Fee $ Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ Check #6f- 2 4/25 9 VBui=Iding =Ins�pe�c�tor�— Proposal Vinyl Siding Vnyl Replacement Windows proposal No. THOMAS & SON Sheet No. Cell (508) 726-5231 HOME IMPROVEMENT Date Tel: (978) 934-9872 HIC #123640 Lowell, MA CS SL 99672 JIM THOMAS Proposal Submitted To Work To Be Performed At Name SC. cyt to A Street �� me Street ' , City State Date of Plans Architect City N State Telephone Number � ` hereby propose to furnish all the materials and perform all the labor necessary for the completion of / e P5f C c� �� /C C c,-9/ �•+ f 11F��- lihl0 bi, NjeC,r sf' - 'S' j9laGT n /' G U'-, A % z i &a All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and s9pcifications submi ed for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of I`e T' ! f'1 v cJ 54 V, C� �- — Dollars 1$ 3 6 Uv ` 1 with payments to be made as follows: Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agr menta contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other nece sa ' urance upon above work. Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by 92 iiW C' SC4 Respectfully submitted - 119t1C,1 Per Note — This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within days ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. 2. !6~/f Accepted'l s /)-signature/ )-.. , <� C Date Signature 5 N m m m m x CA N F) v, y CO) Cl) 0 z CODCL o �• r C C1 W y .� o o v CD CD o Q "CCD CCD o CCD w w a, C CD y CL 1= y co � CD I v CO) 10 CD Z CD O � • CD O CCD C 0 C ?� 0 cnz O ao�m w N! mem n � m n y_ma� 3, -x w 01 01 - y z ?r . .. = Nom n�0 o C2, 2, TI m o cp N H - -lorry o �mCO,m C CD a o'0 �. : z :s. :�• O y C!CD y s C2.am.*; m y y :\ 1 CL Q � CO CA D1 y CL � C j ^ V\v d mto �mio!� Vl o_ y m �a m w CA CO J2: N o .. 00 0 0 -yo o v Er.. i : C4): CD om: c'o cpm 0 Co o rn (D., m cnz O . rte- w o aC x c� ?? �7 n. �, 0 oG4 :rt, ^ -x w o r� M z ?r n C o C2, 2, o a O, Gi cp N o A . � n W � omi 0 9 c.: (AS r The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of IndustrialAceldents Office of Investigations �^ 600 Washington Street 0 Boston, MA 02111 "'k SV• www.mass.gov1dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers imlicant Information i Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual): SO4 Address: T-) to t k:_0 Q-- &S `f 57+. City/State/Zip . k buy e (( 4, 6 ft -S ( Phone o26 - � 3 Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: E ❑ I 1. L1k am a employer with 4. I am a general contractor and employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub -contractors 2. ❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. # ship and have no employees These sub -contractors have working, for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. [No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption. per MGL myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' comp. insurance required.] N' Type of project (required): 6. ❑ New construction 7. Memodeling 8. ❑ Demolition 9. ❑ Building addition 10. E] Electrical repairs or additions 11. FJ 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. 7 Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new -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. lam an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: Policy # or Self -ins. Lie. #: �� Jrr Expiration Date: Job Site Address:130?(�, �i l L° �� V_ City/State/Zip: ✓(Oi -''F xciwe Attach a copy 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 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 may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby �eertiunderhepains �%tenaldes ofperju that the information provided abbove is true and correct. Signature:/ ` Date: �/ 4. Phone #: Official 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 CIerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector 6. Other C ontactPersou: Phone #: :Bonnie Welch FaxID:9784549343 Page 1 of 1 Date:6/15/2011 10:03 AM Page:1 of 1 OP ID: BW 1�R"n CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE E (MMIDDfYYYY) DAT06/1511 06/15/11 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(ies) 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 978-459-8681 Francis Provencher Insurance 978-454-9343 Agency, Inc. 530 Rogers Street Lowell, MA 01852 CONTACT NAME: PHONE FAX No Ext): A/C, No E-MAIL PRODUCER CUSTOMERID* THOMS01 N. Andover, MA 018451 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC 0 INSURED James M. Thomas Jr. dba INSURER A: American International Group INSURER B: Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. 15024 Thomas S Son Home Improvement Inc. 37 W. Forest St. INSURER c: Commerce Insurance Company 34754 Lowell, MA 01851 INSURER D: 03/06/12 AMAGETO RENTED PREM SES Ea occurrence) $ 50,000 INSURER E: INSURER F COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 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 MAYHAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. TYPE OF INSURANCE ADD INSR S 8 WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF MM/DD/YYYY POLICY EXP MM/DDYYY /Y LIMITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE GENERAL LIABILITY N. Andover, MA 018451 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 rB X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CPP0160579267 03/06/11 03/06/12 AMAGETO RENTED PREM SES Ea occurrence) $ 50,000 CLAIMS -MADE F_v__1 OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS- COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 POLICY PRO LOC )ECT $ C AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO BBGS42 07/28/10 07/28/11 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ (Ea accident) BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ 250,000 X ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS H IR ED AUTO S BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ 500,000 PROPERTY DAMAGE $ 250,000 ( Per accident) $ NON -OWNED AUTOS $ UMBRELLA LAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE If LIAB CLAIMS -MADE PEXCESS DEDUCTIBLE $ $ RETENTION $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE Y WC006518604 03/06/11 03/06/12 X WC STATU- TORY OTH- TORY LIMITSER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) N / A E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 100,000 If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 TTI DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required) RE: Dave Scanlon, 322 Middlesex, N. Andover MA CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION NANDOVE SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Town of North Andover fax (978)688-9542 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 120 Main Street N. Andover, MA 018451 ©1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2009109) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD � D m f � K I . � Vie"*• M co ,. � aE rr p --qQ ro .2 a. m D O 0OD n U) F: m -I rn' Ao y . e r w O V N S m 3 CD Klima n D m o Cn mn x 0 O 3 o x so O -+ ao ;o =� cn m y = y cn f...-_. mak` 3 s °: O eF n� (( mIj ID A I �m m 4�-z 0 O z o a o �y y D O K 7� rwC— —I O --4 a) ::' _f M cn W �c--1(n >=r TI o cn E.O3 o ooxO :3 CAM(n _ (n C— 3 (n CD M N CD x m m m =3 (D 7 ED O CD I� O O o C 0 CD CCD e -f � � Q 7j N U4 '� W 4 lm tJ ' , I . � Vie"*• Qo � aE h r w O V N S m 3 CD Klima n D m o Cn mn x 0 O 3 o x so O -+ ao ;o =� cn m y = y cn f...-_. mak` 3 s °: O eF n� (( mIj ID A I �m m 4�-z 0 O z o a o �y y D O K 7� rwC— —I O --4 a) ::' _f M cn W �c--1(n >=r TI o cn E.O3 o ooxO :3 CAM(n _ (n C— 3 (n CD M N CD x m m m =3 (D 7 ED O CD I� O O o C 0 CD CCD e -f � � Q 7j N U4 '� W 4 lm tJ Massachusetts Home Improvement Sam le Contract 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 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 or on our website. Homeowner tntormation Contractor Information Na Tk v 1 C_6 �f)tj Com Name _ 6 ►� S Soy//40he, _ c. Street Address (do not use Post Office Box address) 399 Contmctor/ Salesperson/ Owner e City/TownState Zip Code Al. f d O oiL�.� 4 Business Address (must include a street address) : �' cs—f �� Daytime Phone Evening Phone S`09- ?06- -�_.P3 f City/Town State Zip Code S°a �-- 2d 6 - 5 31 Mailing Address (It different from above) Business Phone Federal Employer ID or S.S. Number Law requires that most home Home Improvement Contractor Reg. Number Expiration date improvement contractors have n valid registration number The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: (Describe in detail_ e work to completed, specifying the type, brand, and grade of materials to be used, use additional sheets if necessary.) /4 e tCDA + A)i ✓2 d6 L.0 s Required Permits - The following building permits are required I 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 own permits will be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of MGL chapter 142A.) Date when contractor will begin contracted work. Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. it oral i.ontract race ana rayment acneaule The Contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: 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 greater) $ by _/ / or upon completion of by _/_/ or upon completion of upon completion of the contract. (Law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both party's satisfaction) The following material/equipment must be special $ to be paid for ordered before the contracted work begins in order to meet the completion schedule.(**) $ to be paid for 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 an express warranty beine provided by the contractor? ❑ No ❑ Yes (all terms of the warranty must 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 further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for materials and labor under this agreement 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. 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 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 or by calling 617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757. • 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. • 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 office or branch office by ordinary mail posted, by telegram sent or by delivery, not later than midnight of the third business day following the signing of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. 1)U -NUT SIGN "PHIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SP ESNI Two identical co ' of the contract must be completed and signed. itn wner's S gnature One copy should go to the homeowner. The other copy should t by the contractor. Co acctntor's Signature 1 / Date Date 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 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 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 Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement" 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 OCABR website at http://www.mass.,vov/ocabr/ 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 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the HIC website at http://www.inass.gov/ocabr/ Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration: h!V.//db.state.ma.usihoi-neimprovement/licenseelist.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 508-652-4800, 508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114 Version 2.1 -11/22/2010