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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #389-15 - 33 ELMCREST ROAD 10/24/2014 tAORTFI BUILDING PERMIT 0*11�"-D #6 qti 6 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0 APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit No#: Date Received Date Issued: jJ TrIMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION Print PROPERTY OWNLFk.-.-.--.. n. es no /�o Print 4100 Year Structure yes MAP PARCI�L-U?--�,� r ZONING DISTRICT: -Histo-ic District- ye no Mabhine Shop Village yel, no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED SE Residipmtra-I Non- Residential El New Building One family El Addition El Two or more family [I Industrial 0 Alteration No. of units: El Commercial El Repair, replacement El Assessory Bldg El Others: 0 Demolition 0 Other El Septic 'E-1 Well 0 Floodplain El Wetlands 0 Watershed District El Water/Sewer. DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: PIIVV Z- 6011YI76 W,5 1,11HIL14 --5'ey//y Identification- Please Type or Print Clearly OWNER: Name: < Phone:/ -�7f-79V-06& Address: 33 Z--z-^ cedEw-- Ay, Contractor Name: 1�114't4k-Phone: Address: Supervisor't Construction,License: Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: -. ---xp. ;Date: 711 -z/ ARCH ITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE.BULDING PERMIT:$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON$125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ FEE: $ //7� Check No.: 3767 Receipt No.: c t�/ 7 Z NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access tplhe guaranty fund Signature of Agent/Owne Signature of contractor_CTOF6� Location No. — ( Date AJ-2 *fY . - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER � Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame Permit Fee $ `." Foundation Permit Fee $ " Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ Check28177 #� Building Inspector 1, 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 Signature_ COMMENTS CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS HEALTH Reviewed on Signature w COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals:Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments r Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature& Date Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT Temp Dumpster on site, ,yes'_ no - - - Located at 124 Main Street Fire Department signatureldate `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 No MGL Chapter 166 Section 21A—F and G min.$100-$1000 fine NOTES and DATA— (For department use) ❑ Notified for pickup Call Email Date Time Contact Name Doc.Building Permit Revised 2014 Building Department artment 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 u Workers Comp Affidavit u Photo Copy Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses o Copy of Contract a Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work o 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 u Certified Surveyed Plot Plan u Workers Comp Affidavit Li 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) u Mass check Energy Compliance Report (If Applicable) Li 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) o Building Permit Application Li Certified Proposed Plot Plan u Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses o Workers Comp Affidavit u Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) u Copy of Contract u Mass check Energy Compliance Report Li 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:Building Permit Revised 2014 i t%ORT#1 Town of . � E : . Andover 0 No. dw Its - h ver, Mass, COC NIC Nl WIC K' �� U. BOARD OF HEALTH Food/Kitchen PERMI LD Septic System THIS CERTIFIES THAT I.�..�. ........... . ..... .... BUILDING INSPECTOR ............. . ................................................................. has:permission to erect ........ g .3 Trim cmcf.o... Foundation .................. buildings ..... .. ......... .... ........ ......... 10% '. �. ` Rough to be occupied as .... .: .......... ..........1t, .. . .. h .�.. I. * ............ Chimney provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every respect ceform to t e terms of the aication Final on file in this office, and to the provisions of the Codes and By-Laws relating to the Inspection, Alteration and Construction of Buildings in the Town of North Andover. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Rough VIOLATION of the Zoning or Building Regulations Voids this Permit. Final PERMIT EXPIRES IN 6 MONTHS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR • UNLESS CONSTRUCTI S Rough Service ................... . .... ............................................. Final BUILDING INSPECTOR GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Buildinz Rough Display in a Conspicuous Place on the Premises — Do Not Remove Final No Lathing or Dry Wall To Be Done FIRE DEPARTMENT Until Inspected and Approved by the Building Inspector. Burner Street No. Smoke Det. ''. Page# of pages CS # 022680 978-688-6737 HIC# 103358 A. J. Walsh & Sons or 159A Waverly Road 1-978-912-2853 North Andover, MA 01845 Propose!Subm'ta�ed To: I � Job Name � Job# / tea•' bc�r+ ,-yam G Address �' � �f�_� f Job I..ocatw�'n � f�� tJ' Date�� Date of Plans Phone# ,. G�GG�Gl.W,�Q Fax# Architect We hereby submit specifications and estimates for J. We propose hereby .�to furnish material and labor—complete n accordance th the above specificatiggs.+ffor the sum of: lot I Pilo la,"WA *Woo Dollars with payments to be made as follows:��2 ' Any alteration or deviation from above sped6catiorts involving extra costs wil be Respectfully aea(lac/ executed only-upon wrttten order,and will become an extra cMrge over and above the estimate.AU agreements c o dingent upon strikes,acddents,or delays submitted // beyond our cohtrol. Note—this proposal may be withdrawn by t4§tt not accepted within days. �CCE��dItCC Of. apD�a� The above prices,specifications and conditions are satisfactory and areS ;�a ignature hereby accepted.You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payments wit be made as outlined above. r t . Date of Acceptance. Signature Page# of pages �a� Cs # 022680 978-688-6737 HIC# 103358 A. J. Walsh & Sons or 159A Waverly Road 1-978-912-2853 ~ North Andover, MA 01845 1a74 Proposal Submitted To: Job Name✓�� Job# Address '` r Job l:ocafso� Date Date of Plans Phone# ' Fax Architect ` We hereby submit specifications and estimates for. 4// v r We propose hereby to famish material and labor—completAn accordance with the above specifications for the sum of: • 5� $ Dollars with payments to be made as follows: Any alteration or deviation from above specification involving extra costs YAK be Respectfully G� executed only-upon written order,and will become an extra charge over and Submitted above the estimate.AN agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents,or delays beyond our cohtrol. Note—this proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. Sciceptma 4f propol5al The above prices,specifications and- nd"ons a satisfactory and are �ignature hereby accepted.You are authoto rid the vork as specified. Payments will be made as oumned above. Date of Acceptance kn` 1-1 Signature _, �.^... .. ..... .r.yS'..�.. ..r .,'rf,",....:fTr•r„rn.. ^.�-.lr. ..-. r. ...n: ... . � .. ' 3�q.. - .,e .. .- • r- •, _... .. ... }� Pagepages # of P9 CS # 022680 978-688-6737 HIC# 103358 A. J. Walsh $ Sons or 159A Waverly Road 1-978-912-2853 North Andover, MA 01845 Proposal Submitted To: � Job Name Job# f� � Address /j ` Job Location F ” r / ►', Date Date of Plans / Phone# Fax# ' Architect We hereby submit specifications and estimates for. �1 .��� ��. � ',-�,���,r.�.•� ,�C..�c� r.� .��� u-Grp lo a c�. We propose hereby to furnish material and labor—complete in accordance with the above specifications for the sum of: 4 $ Dollars with payments to be made as follows: Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs hvflt be Respectfully executed only-upon wrdten.order,and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate.AN agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents,or delays submitted beyond our cdhtrol. Note—this proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. !acceptaw of o ac The above prices,specifications and=nd>itions-are satisfactory and areI nature hereby accepted authorized You are to do`the;work as specified. g Payments vAll be made as outlined above. Date of Acceptance � �` ;,:�O LA• Signature The Commonwealth of Massachusetts te ar runent of Industrial Accidents s 1 tel' Office of Investigations r�zx.a,-d tL�S 600 Washington Street > Boston, MA 02111 A . WWIU*J.mass.gov1dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers ADD licaH Unformation Tease Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual): Address: lv Y 05t�'4�-W,/WZI A2& City/State/Zip: e�Phane #: Are y alt employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1. I atn a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and 1 employees (full and/or part-time). have hired the sub-contractors 6 ❑New c tion 2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. emodeling ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. F1 Demolition working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' comp. insurance.$ ❑ Building addition T10 workers' comp. insurance P required.] 5. [] We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions ❑ 1 am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their I L❑ Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 1 ❑ Roof repairs insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4),and we have no employees. [No workers' 13.❑ Other comp. insurance required.] `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 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 state whether or not those entities have employees_ If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number. I am ars employer that is providing wonders'compensation insurance for my empki,ees. Below is the policy and job site information Insurance Company Name: z� Policy# or Self-ins. Lic.M 70��/-lleeld't�V2_0 4) /SGV Expiration Date: l �- Job Site Address: �K3 4 r/14) 0 oeZc5� /f City/State/Zip/. y lyxy,U&e, 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. F do hereby certify u pr the ains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct Signature: Date: Phone#: Official use only. Ito not write in this area, to be completed by city or town officiaz City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(circle one): L Board of Health 2. wilding Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector � f 6. Other Contact Person: Phone#: I� L _ Massachusetts - Department of Public Safety Board of Building Regulations and Standards Construction Super-*isor License: CS-022680 ARTHUR J WALS_A 159A WAVERLYRD N ANDOVER MA 01845 ' Expiration Commissioner 06/09/2016 C��G�aiiriurareu�«i>l/�,of C?/l�rtrrrr%cede-/.C.ri Office of Consumer Affairs&Business Regulation License or registration valid for individul use only ME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR before the expiration date. If found return to: egistration: 103358 Type: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation xpiration: 7/7/2016 Private Corporation 10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170 Boston,MA 02116 A.J.WALSH&SONS;INQ: Arthur Walsh 55 Pleasant St 4 L4 N Andover, MA 01845 Undersecretary Not valid wit t signature DATE(MMIDDIYYYY) ACalzo CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/0412013 TH�RTIFICATE 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). CRNTACT IRODUCER 00775-001 NHpME: Durso&Jankowski Insurance Agency Inc PAICNNo.Ext: (�78}682.51.75 FjA r;�,; (978)794-0313 198 Mass Ave Suite 101B ADDREMAIL ESS: North Andover,MA 01845AI SU S D AFFO NG COVERAGE INSURER A A.I.M.Mutual Insurance Company 33758 INSURED INSURER Arthur Walsh INSURER C A J Walsh&Sons 55 Pleasant Street INSURER D' North Andover,MA 01845 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 ECERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR XCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF UCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCEDTHE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE OLICIES BY PAID CLAIMS. HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, IN TYPE OF INSURANCE ANSR W I'D POLICY NUMBER MMIDDnYYY • MMIDD YY LIMITS EACH OCCURRENCE $ GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED $ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ccune ce CLAIMS-MADE F]OCCUR MED EXP(Any one person) $ PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ EN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: OLICYE O- OC COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY a acrigg BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE $ HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNED accident) AUTOS $ EACH OCCURRENCE $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR AGGREGATE $ EXC�UAB CLAIMS MADE ARD KDEEDppTENTIIONNN $ y�C S7 T W R EMPl4YE S�IA TIL X TORY LIIJJUS OER _ ANY P P IP XECUTNE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000.00 A oFFtcRrMn�� ��nSZ�� N r A AWC-400-7014648 2013A 1111412013 11!14!2014 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 100,000.00 (Mandatory in NH) ��{{ a@s descnyye under E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000.00 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS r LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,if more space Is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION Town Of North Andover SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 1600 Osgood Street THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN North Andover,MA 01845 ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. ns r A017cn REPRESENTATIVE ©1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION.All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2010/05) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD MASSACHUSETTS HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT This form utisfies-all basic requirements of the state's Home Improvement Connector Law(MGL chapter 142A),but does not include:taodarvl language to proteetbomeowners. Seek legal advice if necessary. Any person planning home�tnprovaaents should first obtain a copy Of"a Massachusegs:consumer:goide to homcimprovement"before agreeing to any work on yourresideacc.You may obtain-a free copy by'calling'the Office of Consumer,Affairs and Business Rtgulation!s Consumer Information Hotline at-617-973,8797-or 1.:889283475.7.- . Homeowner Information Contractor Information Name . Pte' ame Street Address(do not use.a PostOffice Box addmss); tractor/Selespersoul Owns Name 3. CL T �s Citylrown State Zip Code ess/Addddress(miw include a street address) Daytime Phone Evening Phone 'tyR State Zip Code Mailing Address(It different from above) 3usmess Phone ederidBniployer M or S.S.Numbs Ls ngolro rhstmon lwmeim- some Cmmsdoraea�?Iamhtr -,»err ' mabbarrm aamW /Vt�.�4rC.J �J �(p. The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeoaer: _.: -Re- Tf&o IASr)9-1-L- New -1-1rVaae lysr-o-u_ Required'Permits-Thi following buildid9 peimits are required Proposed Start add Completion Schedule-The fdllowiiig schedule will and will besecured:by the contractor as the'homcowuet's agent, be adhered to iriiless circumstances beyondthe contractor's'control arise (Owners who;secure their own permits will he j/A excluded_.from.theGuaranty Fund.provisionsof `v $ whmicontractor will begin aontmatriwork MGL chapter 142A.) o when contracted .work will-besubstentiallycompletrA. 1411 Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule , The Contractor.agtees to perform the work,furnish die material and labor specified above for the total sum of— Payments will be made according to the following schedule: $ —� upon.signing contract(not•tb exceed 1/3 of the total contractprice,gr the cost of special order items,whit er is..greater) by or/ or upon completi --r ' $ by /_/ or upon completion of S 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 specialS e pard for ordered before the contracted workbegios in orderS to be paid for . . to meet t ie completion schedule.(••) NOTES:(•)Including all finance charges(••)Law requires that my deposit or down-payment required by the contractor before work begins may notuceed the greater of(a)one-tbird of the total contract price or(b)the actual con of any spaaal.equipm ant or custom made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule Express Warranty-Isan exoress warranty bei•n..,-4d.d r...M j r..".w...n No es taU terms of the warranty must i.e atmrti�b M the eonest Subcontractors-The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for compiction of the work described regardless of the actions'ofany third Party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for Lnaterials and labor under this aereement 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 interesi'lias 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 sonir4thing is unclear. • Make sure the contra ernr has a valid nome r.........._ . .r w__.---- The hiw requires most home improvement contractors and. subcontractors to be registered with the Director ofHome Improvement Contractdr Registration. You may.mquur sboutcontractor registration by writing to the Director it-One Ashburton Place,Room 1301,.Boston,MA 02108 or.by,calling 617-727-3200 or 1-800.223-0933. • Does the contractor have insurance? Check to see that your'contractor is properly insured • Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important information on&C: of this foim'and get a copy of the Consumer Guide to the Home irtlprovernent 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 ofrWs right DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACESM 'Pwo idmtiul copies of the contract mast P�toed and siaoed Onc mpy,abould ao to the homeoww. oche copy should be - .. A�b�;�` .. kept by axeomtraetor. meo ISS) lute Contmeto s Signature Date ..Date Contractor Arbitration The Home ImproYementContractor LawArovides homeowners with thenght to-initiate an arbitration action(as an alternative to courtaction)rf they;hate a dispute with$contractor. The,same right is not automatically afforded to a. contractor,however.,.The contractor.would have tp resolve any dispute he/she.has with a homeowner in court unless .... both parties agree to.the optional clause provided below..This clause wouldgive the.contractor the.same.right to arbitration is is afforded to thebomeowner.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 Consumei Affairs and Business Regulation and-the consumef shall be required to,submit to such arbitration as pro ' ed In•Massachusetts General Laws,ch a 42A. s Signature Conth6t6lis 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 altemative:dispute resolution even where this section is not separately signed*lhi parties Homeowner's.Rights A homeowner's rights under the Home-Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter I42A)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. Homeownerp 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 whichthe homeowner and contractor lawfully agrmillay 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 duRlicate and should not be signed until a copy of all'exhibits and referenced re documents have been attached. Parties aalso 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 griginal 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 recission period has expired. Accelerated Payments A contractor mgy not demand payments inadvance.of the dates specified on the payment schedule in cases where the homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure. However,in instances whm.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 wrsh to:;obtain a.free copy of A Consumer Guide to the.Home Improvement Contractor Law,"•contact Cgnsumer Information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,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 Ashburton PIace,Room 1301,Boston,MA 02108 (617)727-3200 or l-800-223-0933 For assistance with informal rne�liation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,call:' Coi pier'Coi0plaintSection Office of the Attorney General (617)727-8400 AND/OR Better Business Bureau (508)652-4800 (508)755-2548 (413)734-3114