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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #549 - 35 SHANNON LANE 4/21/2009Permit N0: �J1 BUILDING PERMIT TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Date Received tty... 61.16• •yC G y 32 -� y m �.O AORATEO IPP �.(y Date Issued: f :j-&- D �- IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this nate LOCATION *A Pdnt PROPERTY OWNER &/4i4 �% / ti+' N4 9A t Print MAP NO: PARCEL: 2 3D ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes Machine Shop Village yes 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 Septic Well Floodplain Wetlands Watershed District Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PREFORMED: Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: D //U/ ` e//14 ' I J/ 94/" Phone: 7).1` 33 X1 Address: CONTRACTOR Name: o /4N I l °VPhone: C',c4e 1 i 7J' 3 G ��9c Address: % 110104 170AP Supervisor's Construction License: 3 % Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: /f-/9 � co Exp. Date: /� - a, )- ° a1 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE: BOLDING PERMIT: $12.00 PER $1000:00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ A 73 FEE: $ ` � Check No.: I Receipt No.: cq 1 NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund Signature of Agent/Owner Signature of contrac r u 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 DATE APPROVED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS HEALTH COMMENTS, Reviewed on Signature Zoyng Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Conservation Decision: Comments 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 - Date Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008 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 ❑ 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 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: INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT:BPFORM07 Revised 2.2008 Location ��� ��1;V7 0 e�7 No. _ Date i NCRTh TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER s a � Certificate Occupancy • ; , of $ s„04 Building/Frame Permit Fee $ Foundation Permit Fee $ Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ �3/ D Check # Building Inspector AORPM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEDATE(MM/DD/YYYY) 04/21/2009 PRODUCER (603)382-4600 FAX (603)382-2034 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Insurance Solutions Corporation ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE 60 Westville Rd HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR Plaistow, NH 03865 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Cynthia St. Amand INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED Jean Morin dba Jean Morin 143 Hunt Road Construction INSURERA: Central Insurance 20230 INSURERB: American Zurich (AR) East Hampstead, NH 03826 LIMITS INSURERc: AIM Mutual Insurance Co. (AR) INSURER D: 04/02/2010 -EACH $ 1,000,000 INSURER E: GOVERA 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. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS, ILT R DD' TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY CLP7993834 04/02/2010 -EACH $ 1,000,000 04/02/2009 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED $ 100,000 RF SF CLAIMS MADE OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 A PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 3,000,000 POLICY PRO- JECT LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BAP7993829 04/02/2009 04/02/2010 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ ANY AUTO (Ea accident) 500,000 ALL OWNED AUTOS X SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY $ A AUTOS (Per person) X HIRED AUTOS X BODILY INJURY $ NON -OWNED AUTOS (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ 1 ANY AUTO EAUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $ ONLY: AGG $ EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR ❑ CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 6ZZUB9946L10008 12/01/2008 06/15/2009 1 WCSTATU- OTH- EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000 B ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 100,000 If yes. describe urdor E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 SPECIAL PROVISIONS below OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS Town of North Andover Rte 125 N Andover , MA 01845 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL lO DAYS �WRI NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE AI SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSLE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OFANYKIND HE INSURER, ITS AG59TS O LEPaSENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REVRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2001/08) // V / ©ACORD CORPORATION 1988 r c c m c c u O ` CA CL O tv V CL C O O m C ;= O o EQ ~o t+ y..� 10 y 10 h 0 CLE.S v $ cm mi CD c CL ` `mm a � �3 r y r... 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If found return to. 11 ' �/ie I ,��noouuea/t/Board of Building Regulations and Standards aBoard opii'ding Regulatio sand' Standards One Ashburton Place Rm 1301 MENT CONTRITORHOME1NPROVEi Boston, Ma. 02108 Registrair` 1492:60 t F E art X2/4.6/2009 Tr# 266730 JEAN -MORIN Not valid without 'signature,. JEAN MORIN I -3-HUNT ROAD ---- _�l E�BTEADiNtiB'` Adtninistrator <W ",,� .srr'n. 'yt, A'F •" "a' ..7 Sa'.: ",. a+' 00, 3f5,Q0� cf enclosed space.. F �,. � y.y Family Homes ){ailure,"to poss_ess,a current edition of te`� r "1I4ssachusetts State Building Code k �' is cause'for revocation of this licepse." �' 4 ; 0 The Common wealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Nrashington Street Boston, MA 02111 t I www_nwss,gov/dia . Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plambers Name (Business/prgeniza6on/Individual);�f /�/ �j� 0�'� Y ('d 45�7-i- Address: / `/ 3 / (1A11_ A f 4P - Ci /,State/Zip : / ' . Mbl 'H 0 3 004 City/state/zip: _ /% . /%%- Phone Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: 1. ❑ I am a employer with 4.21 1 am a general contractor and I employee (fulland/or part-time).* 2. ❑ I am .a:so}e proprietor or have hired the sub -contractors listed t partner- on the attached sheet, ship and have no employees These suit -contractors have working for mein any capacity. [No workers' comp. insurance workers' comp. insurance. 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.) 3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing officers have exercised their all work right of exemption per MOL myself. [No -workers' comp, c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no insurance required.] t .employees. [No workers? comp. insurance required..] Type of project (required): 6. ❑ New construction 7. ® Remodeling 8. ❑ Demolition 9. ❑ Building addition 10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions 11.❑ PIumbing repairs or additions 12.❑ Roof repairs 13.❑.Other "Any applicant that checks ba # lmust also flit out the section ixlow showin their workers' con I r Homeowners who submit this atrldavit indicating they are doing all work end then hire outside c ns uadcn mu subpolicy mit information, ew afrldavit indicating such. ;Contractors that check this box must atteoha! an additional sheer showing the mama Ofthe sub -contractors and their workers' cont-. -u- i ;funmtion. I am an employer that is.prouidtmg:warkers' compensation insurance for my and employees: Below is the lley job site infarmtation. -a Insurance Company Name: ` [t S 0 X 48 SD t /d,4S' • 6 RQ o Policy # or Self -ins. Lie. #: Expiration Date: Job Site Address: City/statrzip: Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date), Failure to secure coverage as requited. under Section 25A of MOL 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 certify under the pains andpena/ties ofperjury that the infnrmration provided above is true and correct Simture: D Official use Only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town offriat City or Town: Permit/License # Issuing Authority (circle one): L Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town'Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector S. Plumbing Inspector 6. Other Contact Person: Phone #: Information and Instructions Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers' compensation for their employees. Pursuant to this statute, an employee is defined as "...every person in the service of another under any contract 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 *o construct buildings in the commonwealth for any applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence..of compliance with the insurance coverage required." Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states "Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority." Applicants Please fill out the workers' compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and, if necessary, supply sub -contractors) name(s), address(es) and phone number(s) along with their certificate(s) of insurance. Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees other than the members or partners, are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. lfan LLC or LLP does have employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage., Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should be returned to the city or town that the .application for the permit or license is being requested, nottthe 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 numberlisted below. Self-insured companies should enter their self insurance'Iicense number on the•appropriate line. City or Town Officials Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant. Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. in addition, an applicant that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current policyinformation (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 fut= 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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of industrial: Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston, IuiA 02111 TeL # 617-7274900 ext 406 or 1-8.77-MASSAFE Fax # 617-727-7749 Revised 5-26-05wwwmass.gov/dia NORTH ANDOVER BUILDING DEPARTMENT Tel: 978-688-9545 DEBRIS DISPOSAL FORM In accordance with the provision of MGL c 40 S 54, a condition of Building Permit at: Z -Ah ;c is that the debris resulting from this work shall be disposed of in a properly licensed solid waste disposal facility as defined by MGL c11,S150A. Also, note Permits are required under Fire Prevention laws Chapter 148 Section I OA. The debris will be disposed of in: 5" Al -4 - /� el)" -A 511, 4A /V - (Location of Facility) Signature of Permit Applicant Date Massachusetts Home IMrI1rnvAvnant Sample Contract Tits form satisfies all basic requirements of the state's Home improvement laContractor law (MGL chapter 142A), but does not include standard nfivage to protect homeowners. Seek legal advice if necessary. Any personPlanning Massachusetts consumer guide to home improvement" before agreeing to an work ohresidence. ome You mayshouldents first amfreec copy bcocall�n the Offic a of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation's Consumer Information Hotline t 617-973,8787 or 1-888-283-3757, py y g Homeowner Information Contractor Information v� of /, 7ac w r +no Vc A J h/�. 6, Required Permits - The following building-pernits are required and Will be srxurcti by the contractor as the homeowner's agent, (Owners who secure- their own permits will be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of MGL chapter 1-12,L) s), tt,%$/e,, Proposed Start and Completion Schedule - The following schedule will be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise _D when contractor will begin contracted work W?" C (Date when contracted work will be substantially completed Total Contract Price and Payment Seheduie The Contra6tor agrees to perform the work, firriush the material and labor specified about for the total sum of: ,• Payments will-bemade, ccording to the following schedule: $ upon"s%i;-ming contract (not to exceed 1/3 of tho total contract price or the cost of special order items, whichever is greater) $— 3' e >rJ L / � 7�or upon completion ofd, o A by _i _/_ orr 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.bespecial E. to bepaid .for ordered before the contmoted work begins in order $ to be paid for to meet the completion scheddle.("'�) NOTES: (•j Including all firma chargts (*•) Law requires that any deposit or down -payment required by the contractor before work begins may not exceed the grease of (a) onathird of the total contract price or (b) the actual cosy of any special equipment or custom made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule. Subcontractors a tors -- Is an m=ace c .arrancy bei rnvlded .the contnttot^. No Yes all sof a wat'ravty most be attached to the contract Subcontractors -The contractor ;grecs to bes dlely responsible for completion of Inc work described re party/subcontractor utilized by th: contractor. The connector further a gardless of the actions of any third materials and labor under this agm -ment bis to be solely responsible for All payments to all subcontractors for Contract Acceptance - Upon sign ng, this document becomes a binding contract under law, lidless otherwise noted within this document, the contract shall not imply that any lice or other security interest has been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices carefully before signing this contrac Dont be pressured into signing t •e contract Take time to read and fully understand it Ask questions if something is unclear. • Make sure the contractor has a v gagme Imnrovement Contmotor n subcontractors to be registered wish the DrrectortiO The law st hom of Homc improvement Contractor Registrau�onut Yores uamay inquirer emon c ntractors and registration by writing to the Director at One Ashburton Place, Room 1301, Boston, MA 02108 or by calbg 617.717-3200 or 1-800-223-0933. • Does the contractor have insurance, Check to see that your contractor is properly insured. • Know your rights and msponsibilitics. 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 bemt 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 ordinarymail posted- by telegram sent or deliv third business day following the signing.oft his a cry. not later than midnight of the agreement See the attached notice of cancellation form for an. explanation of this right DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES211 7 o i - of the contract must ix mmplraed end signed. -Ont eopY should go to the homeowner. The other mpy should be kept by the eomraetor. Gam. � /� `- Signature Date - Cp "etor's Signature V t �!/, d It Dat Contractor Arbitration . The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action (ac an altemative to court action) if they have a dispute with a contractor. The same right is not automatically afforcic.l to a contractor, however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute be/she has with a homeowner in coup enless both parties* agree to the optional clause provided below, This clause would give the contractor the same rigb 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 di Aute 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 it to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A. omeowner's Signature tractors Signature NOTICE: The.signatures of the parties above apply only to the agr ent 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 cc nsumer protection laws (i.e. MGL chapter 93A) may not be waived in any way, even by agreement. However. aomeowners may be excluded from certain rights if the contractor they choose is not properly registered as prescrib d by law. Homeowners who secure their own building permits are automatically excluded from all Guaranty Ftp• d provisions of the Home Improvement.. Contractor Law. The contractor is responsible for completing the work as d .crib:d in.a timely and workmanlike manner. Homeowners maybe entitled to other specific legal rights if the cc ttrac,or guarantees or provides anexpress warmnty for workmanship or materials. In addition to guarantees or warranties provided by the contractor, allgoods 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 ncay 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 unfil a copy of all exhibits .and referenced documents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all blank swtions have been filled in or marked as void., deleted, or not applicable. One original signed. copy of the contract v, ith 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 Tully executed copy of the contract, and the three day recission period has expired, Accelerated Payments A contractor may not demand payments in advance of the dates specified on the payment schecule in cases where the homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure. However, in instances where a conructor deems him/herself to be financially insecure, the contractor may require that the balance of funds not yet due be F laced 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 :ontractor Law or other consumer -fights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Consumer Guide to the Home I-nprovement Contractor Law," contact; . Consumer 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 adc.itional 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 Place, Room 1301, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 727-3200 or 1-800-223-0933 For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,. call: . Consumer Complaint Section Office of the Attorney General (617) 727-8400 AND/Ok Better Business Bureau (508) 652-4800 (508)755-2548 (413) 734=3114