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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #320 - 65 LINDEN AVENUE 10/26/2007 BUILDING PERMIT OFI%10RTIy t�ao �sg1'O T01WN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0 2 A APPLICATION FOR'PLAN EXAMINATION1-414^431— Permit NO: Date Received /a-00---07 ��ssgc►+us���y Date Issued: cam, IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page y31 TO. IA§�,y' N � f �A 4 YaW MJ,'Y 5 ii 3 Ni Wim'. M C ��a l Y �F s�yy ya I UI ERTM MY MOR n i a s mss„ " � } pr�1t _ z u i' 'wj{]� •( �'pr._� -cam, fc Y,t »� ry, �`'�' r. ' M�������� w�.� I`�°RC �� �i:.�A'�\✓ 'y 4��`Li�l,�(��r �5 �°� �v��t�['?I �DI�? 1 I�� ��� �� l-w:G�� ,�„ r �"'z i"r� � at;hltl -lll��e TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building XOne family ❑ Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial $Alteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial ❑ Repair, replacement ❑ Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PREFORMED: lelneV Xe,&9L19C e /Yl Tgiyel 7W 4��T 1--7 L ed Tlel e d L lk d"ZUl�✓� Identification Please Type or Pflint Clearly) OWNER: Name: de22l �?%i�,C4*2 Phone: 7/7 " � —ODy'.� Address: 65- L!`Weiil IYve A/ kZ1. ®UeiZ ��OI�IT�OT©.�.R�I�Ci��3� � � � � � r �kx �n�I��d�� i�.' ➢ L�"Y!'�` N� �.�!'✓ r '- 02 I �ha S�aperv�sorY 0�1S�r�ctin�°i"L�A ggg � ' oft 4Amss. � llcilmEII$pCt {�C'ren 'r „ t.,� ,�� I L' ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE:BULDING PERMIT:$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON$125.00 PER . Total Project Cost: $ � � FEE: $ e�0 -� j�o 1,2 Check No.: - � Receipt No.: NOTE: Persons contracting with nregi to ed c actors do not have access to the guaranty fund r nature of A ent/Own r : : nature cif con rat.; I 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 Li Building Permit Application Li Workers Comp Affidavit o Photo Copy'Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses Li Copy of Contract o Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work u Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit Addition Or Decks u Building Permit Application a Certified Surveyed Plot Plan U Workers Comp Affidavit u Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses o Copy Of Contract o Floor/Crossection/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) u Building Permit Application Li Certified Proposed Plot Plan Li Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses Li Workers Comp Affidavit Li Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) L3 Copy of Contract Li Mass check Energy Compliance Report L3 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 2.2007 J Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/Massage/Body Art ❑ Swimming Pools El 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 DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED CONSERVATION ❑ ❑ COMMENTS DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED HEALTH ❑ ❑ COMMENTS I Zoning Bbard of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes I . Planning,Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Si nature & Date DK/yewav Permit Located at 384 Osgood Street AFIRE ©EP "ME'N"' rt ®u�p� r Qn s>te yeS Lo td at 124�s'�11� greet �` f X sniteldat® r � CtMMEISS Kms. , ` a 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 I Doc.Building Permit Revised 2007 Y Location A'74r'�+� No. 2Y!9 Date NaR,M TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0 � » a L ; ; Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame/Frame Permit Fee s+cNuse 9 _ Foundation Permit Fee $ Other Permit Fee $ R TOTAL $ Check # 207.30 E _ Building Inspector—`"'`—, NORTH '9 Town of No. 3 Zto ....... .... o dover, Mass. ' COCHICHEWICK A. �d AERATED AR �y `r BOARD OF HEALTH Food/Kitchen PERMIT T D Septic System BUILDING INSPECTOR THIS CERTIFIES THAT......... .. 0..�'�............ a .. 1 �................................................................. Foundation has permission to er " t.' ..... .................... .... buildings on ..16..r...........l...r�.. ,e .......A�'�,....�... Rough to be occupied as .. chimney .... . . ... .................. ........................... ................................................................................................... provided that the pe son 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 /Ap PERMtT EXPIRES IN 6 MONTHS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR UNLESS .CONSTRU ST Rough 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. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents W Office of Investigations ' d 600 Washington Street A, Boston, MA 02111 M 5� www.mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Le ibl Name (Business/Organization/Individual): �1 It " Address: n'' __`` City/State/Zip: O , A'K9()\J'tr'M U one.#: B �00 —00q3 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required)':., 1.❑ I am a employer with ' 4. F] I am a general contractor and I employees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 6. ❑New construction 2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. E] Remodeling ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have g, ❑ Demolition workingfor me in an capacity. employees and have workers' Y P tY• 9. ❑Building addition [No workers' comp.insurance comp.insurance.$ required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10..❑Electrical repairs or additions 3-0 I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.E]Plumbing repairs or additions myself. o workers' co right of exemption per MGL Y � comp. 12.[:]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 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. Lic.#: Expiration Date: Job Site Address: 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 may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certunder the ains an penalti o rjury that the information provided above is true and correct Sign Date: Phone#: 70_3 8o —06651 3 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 Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other ContactPerson: Phone#: s 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,operAe.-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, §25CM 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-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 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 Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their self-insurance license number on the appropriate line. City or Town Officials Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant. Please be sure to fill in the permit/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 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 burn 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, MA 02111 Tel. # 617-727-4900 ext.406 or 1-877-MASSAFE Revised 1122-06 Fax# 617-727-7749 www.mass.gov/dia NORT#j '9 - Town of : Andover No. 3 Z10 - - 4 141 - - o '$- o dover, Mass. LA O COCHICKEMCK y^ ADRATED `s BOARD OF HEALTH Food/Kitchen PERMIT T D Septic System BUILDING INSPECTOR THIS CERTIFIES THAT......... ... ............M .A.4400 ........... Foundation has permission to er ' t.:..... g 4.r c/. l t..d.ito........, V4...... Rough ................... ..... buildings on .. .......... to be occupied as.... .. chimney r ...................................................................................... provided that the pe son 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 CONSTRU ST Rough ... .. . ...... ... ...... ................. Service BUILDING INSPECTOR Final Occupancy Permit Required to Oca4py 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. 04/25/2007 08:29 FAX 9785572130 Michaud Rowe Ruscak Ins 2001 DAYS IMMmWyYYY) Aco Dti CERTIFICATE 4F LIABILITY INSURANCE R 1 04/25/07 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED A:A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE Michaud, Rowe And Ruscak Ins. HOLDER,M416 CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR 198 Massachusetts Ave ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORD---D BY THE POLICIES BELOW. North Andover NA 01845 Pkene: 978 688 8829 Fax:978 557 2130 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL0 INSUREDh t - INSURER N Azwla TMotaetion ine. Ca, 41360_ T IN ;V ^ 0 T �j S I INSURER B: safe Insurat ce Campany 33618 Ier J. Ratte, Inc. INSURER C: American Imtez national COS 10-Mxin Street INSURER D North Andover Mh 01845 - INSURER E: _ COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POUCY PERIOD INDICATED.NI I PMTHSTANDING ANY REOUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED SY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND COND"IONS OF SUCH POLICIES.AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DAT MID DATE M LIMITS WL GEERALUAaUTY EAC I OCCURRENCE $10000 00 _ COMMERCIAL GENERALUABILrrr 8500033367 PREn9�ORowu�l &50000 I CLAIMS MADE ®OCCUR MEC EXP{Arlt'one person) $ A X Business Owners 03/28/07 03/28/08 SER:ANALAADV INJURY 21000000 -- GEPI:RALAGOREGATE s2000000 I GEMLAGGREGATE UMITAPPLIES PER: PRC I)UCTS.COMPIOPAGC; s2000000 v POLICY JECT LOC _ AUTOMOBILE UAWLITY CORISINED SINGLE LIMIT 8 ANY AUTO 1500030 01/16/07 01/16/08 (En `Qc'd0A* s ALL OWNED AUTOS BOC LY INJURY S 100000 X SCHEDULED AUTOS (Par person) _.� -• X HIREDAUTOS BOE LY INJURY $300000 X NON-OWNED AUYOS (Per wddem) PR(3ERTYDAMAGE $100000 (Pei'cadoM) I -- GARAGE UABIUTY AUl1)ONLY.EA ACCIDENT S ANY AUTO OTT••3R THAN EA ACC E AUT 0 ONLY: AGG s EXCESSAIMBRELLALMLITY EAC 1 OCCURRENCE S OCCUR CWMS MADE AG(,REGATE S DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION S S � WORKERS COMPENSATION AND f0 IMRS .ER C EMPLOYERVUA IUTY NC8944334 04/23/07 04/23/08 E.L.PACHACCID. $100000 ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNEi31EXECU IVE OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED'? E.L.)ISEASS UAMPLO $10MO /� Myes d[lCtae under E,G]l$2ASE•PO LIMIT $500000/ SPEG�L4L PROVISIONS 8elft OTHER DPWAINTION OF OPERATIONS f LOCATIONS A VEHICLES A EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS i CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION PI%M,C2 SHOULD ANY Or THE ABOVE DEOCRIBED:CUCIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE WMRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WI Il ENDEAVOR TO MAIL _DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLOQR NA'ARB TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO DO SD SMALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LAERfTY OF,WIY IING UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENT&OR REPRESENTATIIVM AUTHO REPRESENti'A ACORD 25(2001108) 0 ACORD CORPORATION 1980 Results . Page 1 of 1 Home Improvement Contractor Look Up Enter Search terms separated by spaces. Search terms can be Town./City,Name, or License number Select Searche: rr AND C t5'P OR s,, l Search Results -_ - Rie g.No. Applicant Street City State Zip Name Title Expiration �ratron 1 111002: ROGER J. 340 Mt. Ratte, Lawrence[M:A 01843 prRATeside n TE INC. Vernon t 6/15/2008 St Jose h Total of 1 Records matched. j Back to Home Page BBRS Privacy Statement h . I ARM�oomamanr.�er C I � oil 1.01.1sr�Sla�dards T;# 4M J10111LOM, R f\T'1r'.'b 34OVr INS � ✓,,i LAWRENM,ISA®9843 j Ce��taii�ieger •J .w CONTRACTOR'S COPY RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING AGREEMENT Read this agreement and make sure you understand it before signing it.This Agreement has legal force and effect binds those who sign it. Notice: All home improvement/general contractors and subcontractors engaged in home improvement contracting,unless specifically exempt from registration by provisions of Chapter 142a of the general laws,must be registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Inquiries about II � registration and status should be made to the Director,Home Improvement Contract Registration, One Ashburton,Place,Room 1301,Boston,MA 02108. Designated Registrant's Name: Roger J.Ratte', Inc. Salesperson's Name:Joseph R. Ratte' Registration Number: 100294 License Number: 015004 This agreement is made on October 25,2007 between Roger.J.Ratte',Inc. DBA R.Joseph Ratte',Inc.of 10 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Ph.(978)-688-8839 hereinafter called"Contractor"and Ken Markham of 65 Linden Ave North Andover,MA 01845 Ph.(978)-978-380-0093 hereinafter called"Owner". I. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED Contractor agrees to perform in a good and workmanlike manner all work detailed below. Such work consists of the following: Installation of new kitchen cabinets and upgrade electrical& plumbing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS TO BE USED Materials to be used in performing the above described work consist of the following: Supplied by owner. IL PRICE Contractor agrees to do all work described in Section I for the total price of$5,000.00 Five thousand dollars. HIDDEN CONDITIONS AND NECESSARY ADDITIONAL WORK: Hidden conditions or additional work may require adjustment in the overall price for the necessary work related to this contract. In such case the Contractor shall inform the Homeowner of such conditions forthwith and where necessary a written amendment of this Contract will be negotiated and executed by the Parties.Additional work beyond the scope of this contract will be billed at an hourly rate of$65.00 per man hour for carpentry and$85.00 per man hour for plumbing. Additional material and subcontract work will be billed at direct cost plus a 25%General Contracting fee. III. PAYMENT Payment will be made as follows: $1,000.00 Deposit with signed contract $2,000.00 Completion of rough inspections. $2,000.00 Completion of job as per specifications. Payments as provided above shall be made when due.Any payments that are delayed shall be subject to a finance charge of 1.5%per month. Notice: No agreement for home improvement contracting work shall require a down payment (advance deposit)of more than one-third of the total contract price or the total amount of all deposits or payments which the contractor must make, in advance,to order and/or otherwise obtain delivery of special order materials and equipment,whichever amount is greater. IV. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK Contractor will not begin the work or order the materials before the third day following the signing of this Agreement,unless specified here in writing. Contractor will begin the work on or about October 26,2007. Barring delay caused by circumstances beyond Contractor's control,the work will be completed on or about November 25,2007. The Owner hereby acknowledges and agrees that the scheduling dates are approximate and that such delays that are not avoidable by the Contractor shall not be considered as violations of this Agreement. V. NO ACCELERATION OF PAYMENTS BUT ESCROWING ALLOWED The Contractor may not require payments to be made in advance of the time specified in Section III(Payment)above for the reason that he deems himself or the payments to be insecure. If,however,he deems himself to be insecure,he may require, as a prerequisite to continuing the work described herein,that the balance of the payments under this contract that are in the control of the Owner, shall be placed in a joint escrow account that requires the signature of both the Contractor and the Owner for withdrawal. VI. INSURANCE Contractor will be responsible to Owner or any third party for any property damage or bodily injury caused by himself,his employees or his subcontractors in the performance of,or as a result of,the work under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to carry insurance to cover such damage or injury. VII SUBCONTRACTING Contractor agrees that,notwithstanding any agreement for materials and/or labor between Contractor and a third party,Contractor is responsible to Owner for completion of all work described in a timely and workmanlike manner. VIII CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PERMITS The following construction related permits will be necessary in order to complete the scope of work included in this contract and are the responsibility of the Contractor: (mark X where applicable) Building X Demolition Plumbing X Electrical X The Contractor under provisions of Chapter 142A of the General Laws is required to apply for and obtain all construction related permits.Home improvement work(i.e.. additions,garages,porches, etc.)may require other permits including but not limited to Variances and Special Permits under Zoning by-laws through the Board of Appeals,Board of Health Permits for expansion of sewage disposal systems,Conservation Commission for an Order of Conditions,etc. Such permits which may require non-construction related,engineering,technical or legal representation of the Homeowner,shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner. Notice: If the homeowner obtains his own construction-relatedermits for the work p described under this agreement,the homeowner is hereby advised that in the event of a dispute,judgment and nonpayment of the Contractor,the homeowner will not be entitled to make a claim to or collect from the guarantee fund established by Chapter 142A,M.G.L. IX. MODIFICATION C TION This Agreement, including the provisions relating to price and payment schedule cannot be changed except by a written statement signed by both Contractor and Owner. However, cancellation by Owner is allowed in accordance with the Notice of Cancellation(annexed). X. WARRANTIES The Contractor warrants that the work furnished hereunder shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year following completion and shall comply with the requirements of this Agreement. In the event any defect in workmanship or materials,or damage caused by Contractor,his subcontractors,employees or agents, is discovered within one year after completion of any job,including cleanup,the Contractor shall,at his own expense,forthwith remedy,repair,correct,replace,or cause to be remedied,repaired, or replaced,such damage or such defect in materials or workmanship. The foregoing warranties shall survive any inspection performed in connection with the agreed-upon work. All warranties for equipment supplied by the Contractor under this Agreement shall be those given by the manufacturers of such equipment,which shall be and are hereby passed through directly to the Owner. Under such manufacturers'warranties, the Owner may be required to register or mail in a warranty card or other evidence of ownership and use of such equipment in order to activate such warranties. The Owner's failure to mail in or register such documentation, which failure voids the manufacturer's warranty,shall not create any responsibility for the Contractor to warranty such equipment. XI. COMPLETENESS OF AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTION The Owner is hereby advised that he should not sign this Agreement unless and until all blank sections have been filled in or marked as void,deleted or not applicable,and until all exhibits and related or referenced documents that are incorporated herein are attached hereto. XII. COPY OF AGREEMENT TO BE GIVEN TO OWNER This Agreement is governed by the Laws of Massachusetts. It must be executed in duplicate,and an original signed copy hereof given to the Owner at the time of execution. No work under the Agreement shall begin prior to the signing of the Agreement and transmittal to the owner of a copy thereof. RIGHTS TO CANCEL The owner may cancel this agreement if it has been signed by the owner at a place other than an address of the contractor which may be his main office or branch thereof,provided that the owner notifies the contractor in writing at his main office or branch 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 attached Notice of Cancellation. HOMEOWNER DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. Owner's Signature Date Signed C n g gn o actor's Signature Date Signed