HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #290-12 - 45 MABLIN AVENUE 5/1/2018 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION
Permit N0: 2 Date Received
Date Issued:
IMPORTANT:Applicant must com Tete all items on this age
LOCATION
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MAP NO:
--//—P ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes no
it Machine Shop Village yes no
100 year-old structure yes no
TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE
Residential Non- Residential
❑ New Building ne family
❑Addition ❑Two or more family ❑ Industrial
❑Alteration No. of units:
❑ Commercial
repair, replacement ❑Assessory Bldg El Others:
❑ Demolition ❑ Other
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Water/Sewer
ESCRIPT ON OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
OWNER: Name:
(Identification Please Type or Print Clearly)
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CONTRACTOR Name: , lC�wt� P C P t r Phone:
Address:
Supervisor's Construction License: 774k Exp. Date:
Home Improvement License: Exp. Date: ;2
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone:
Address:
Reg. No.
FEE SCHEDULE:BULDING PERMIT.•$92.00 PER$9000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON$925.00 PER S.F.
Total Project Cost: $ �, Sa FEE:
Check No.: (9 Receipt No.:
NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund
SIgi aturetofi Agent/®wner *�' §¢ 'tsa ����Siaiiafure of.contractor_ ` _
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 Perm
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
❑ Flo or/Crossection/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And
Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable)
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❑ 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: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008mi
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
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HEALTH Reviewed on Siqnature
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COMMENTS
Zoning Board of Appeals:Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes
Planning Board Decision: Comments
Conservation Decision: Comments
r 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 signature/date
COMMENTS
4
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
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® Notified for pickup - Date
Doc:.Building Permit Revised 2011 June/mi
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Location
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Certificate of Occupancy $
s�cMust Building/Frame Permit Fee $ . 60
Foundation Permit Fee $
Other Permit Fee $
TOTAL $
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BUILDING INSPECTOR
THIS CERTIFIES THAT �
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provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every respect conform to the terms of the application on file in Final
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
VIOLATION of the Zoning or Building Regulations Voids this Permit. Rough
Final
PERMIT EXPIRES IN 6 MONTHS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
UNLESS CONSTRUCTION ST TS Rough
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Service
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Final
Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building GAS INSPECTOR
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.
SEE REVERSE SIDE smoke Det.
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HIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED.A8 A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE
ERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED
Y THE POLICIES BELOW.THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
HE 186UING INSURERS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER,
IMPORTANT: If the Certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(les)must be endorsed, If SUBROGATION
IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require and endorsement. A statement
n this certificate does not confer ri hts to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement.
PRODUCER
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Degnen Insurance Agency
65 Salem St
Lawrence,MA 01843
COMPANIES AFFORDING INSURANCE
COMPANY A GRANITE STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
INSURED
Jemes Debrecanl
Dbe Famlly Roofing And Pelnting
2 Tanager Way
Londonderry,NH 03053-0000
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR
THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,NOT WITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER
DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE 188UED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED THE
POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN
MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSJVEHICLIWOPECIAL ITEMS
RE:THE WORKERS COMPENSATION POLICY DOES NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR JAMES DEBRECEM.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
COTE&FOSTER SHOULD ANYOF THEASOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORETME
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE W ILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department ofIndustrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
Boston,MA 02111
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www.massgov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information
Please Print Legibly
Name(Business/organization/Individual):
Address: 4'Ac- er
City/State/Zip: C ;;do rr /���. phone#:
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an employer?Check the appropriate box:
a employ-
er with 4, Type of project(required):
P Y ❑ I am a general contractor and I
loyees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors6. ❑New construction
a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached shgaet. t 7. ❑Remodeling
and have no employees These sub-contractors have
ing for mein any capacity. workers'comp,insurance. 8' ❑Demolition
INorkers'comp.insurance 5. ❑ We aie a corporation and its 9. ❑Building addition
red.] .officers have exercised their 10.❑Electrical repairs or additions
a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.❑Plumbing repairs or additions
lf. [No workers' comp. c. 152, §1(4),and we have noance re uired. 1 12 oof repairs
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COMP,insurance required.) 13.❑Other
*Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
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. q
Policy#or Self-ins.Lie.#:_ 7 53�`�
/ Expiration Date:_
Job Site Address:_ `� P tS—
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 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 maybe forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
Ido Isereby certify under th ins and enalties o
P fperjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Si nature: 17
Date:
Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License#
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Authority(circle one):
I.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6.Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
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Informati
on and Instructi
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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 em • .
ployer 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 p ys p ns to do maintenance,construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant
thereto
shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer."
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6)also states that"every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or
renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required"
Additionally,MGL chapter 152, §25C(7)states"Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance ofpublic work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority."
Applicants
Please fill out the 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 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,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 Depaitment 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/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition,an applicant
that must submit multiple pernut/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 COIM--nonweatth of Massachusetts
Department o£Zndustrial Accidents
®lice oIneliations
_ 600 Washington Street
Boston;MA 02111
Tel.#617.727-4900 ext 4406 or 1.-877-MASSAFE
Revised 5-26-05 Fax#61.7-,727-7749
www.mass.gavaia
03 Maple street James Oebreceni
lethuen, !MA 01544 LIC T 99685
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rf This form satisfies all basic requirements ofthe state's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A),but does not include standard
1► 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 Information . Contractor Information
Name, Comp25�me
Street Address(do not use Vost OffB address) C or/Salesperson/ erN e
City/Town N State Zip Code Business AAddreAddress(1myst include a strevddress)d fa A [e S T
DaytimePhone Evening Phone City/Town State Zip Code
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Mailing Address(It different from above) Business Phone IFederal Employer ID or S.S.Number
Home rmpmrement ContractorReg.N—ber Equation dote
law requirrs tbat mos[home
impmvemnot cdoo stars bare /� /{-
-lid mbiarn on number
The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner.
(Describe in detail the workto completed,specifying the type,brand,and grade of materials to be used,use additional sheets if necessary.)
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Required Permits=The following building permits are required Proposed Start and Completion Schedule-The following schedule will
and will be secured by the contractor as the homeowner's agent: be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise
(Owners who secure their own permits will be �o/,
excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of Date when contractor will begin contracted work.
MGL chapter 142A.) `/
Date when contracted work will be substantially completed.
Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule
The Contractor agrees to perform the work,famish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: (=)
Payments will be made according to the following schedule:
$ 1� upon signing contract(not to exceed 1/3 of the Wcontract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater)
$ by{#/�r/ or upon completion of 3, s-
$ y r s-�®
$ y // or upon completion of
$ o✓ 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 $ �'�pp id for
ordered before the contracted work begins in order
to meet the completion schedule.(**) $ to be paid for
NOTES:(*)Including all(mance 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 o£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 being provided by the contractor? ❑No❑Yes tall 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.
a 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.
a 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
thir s day following the signing of this agreement. Seethe attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right.
D O SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACESM
Tw ide •c copi of the tract must be completed and signed.One copy should go to the homeowner.The other co ould be kept by the contractor.
eowner's S• afore Cc actor's Signature
Date V 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
contethis contract,the contractor may submit the dispute to a private arbitration firm which has been approved by
th etre the cutive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required
Asub * uc trati as provided In Massachusetts General Law apter 142A.
i ture C tractor's Signature
NOTICE:Th . atures 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 ether matters on which the homeowner and contractor lawfully agree maybe
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:
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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.eov/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 littp://www.mass.gov/ocabr/
Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration:
biip://db.state.ma.us/tiomeipZrovenient/licenseelist.asl2
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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
508-6524800,508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114
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