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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #1243-2016 - 71 FOXWOOD DRIVE 5/31/2016 VkORTF1 BUILDING PERMIT TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER : A L/z /'6 APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION * �* Permit NO: v 4Date Received • q �9sSACMUS Date Issued: IMPORTANT:Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION —7) o w o o J dV. AKdc w,,-. Print PROPERTY OWNER r' 'r / Print MAP NO: �o J PARCEL'S ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes o Machine Shop Village yes n TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building NIOne family ❑Addition ❑Two or more family n Industrial JRLAIteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial Repair, replacement I i Assessory Bldg I I Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other I i Septic I I Well `i i Floodplain I I Wetlands i i Watershed District ❑Water/Sewer C,?r,o1 i�asy 6e�k"ooi-. rye"J 9r� �'X�•,•s r 4id Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: Phone: 19 to Address: RcXwo� r,� JoLe CONTRACTOR Name: —Tona.Ahc. �s, l►,v� Phone: ,SC*14i 1941$- Address: -Za- W,1, v.J, 4,w,-sh >tik 03Ft' Supervisor's Construction License:C S-c, 70043 Exp. Date: 0/i-c,/16 Home Improvement License: I s-cl y y y Exp. Date: 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 S.F. Total Project Cost: $ e V. ,aiygdoy FEE: $ 5 ' °P Check No.: I�a.� Receipt No.:_„ 30 5t3� NOTE: Persons contracting with CT ' tered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund u �; ignature of Agent/Own Signature of contractor %AORT#1 BUILDING PERMIT OF zieo ,e�h TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER o - APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION 70 Permit No#: Date Received 4 � q�RAreo gSS9C HUs�t Date Issued: IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION Print PROPERTY OWNER li Print 100 Year Structure yes no MAP PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes no Machine Shop Village yes no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building ❑ One family ❑Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial ❑Alteration No. of units: ❑ Commercial ❑ Repair, replacement ❑Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other .0 Septic ❑1Ne11' ❑ Floodplain n Wetlands: n ❑ Watershed District o:Water/S'ewer DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: t, Identification- Please Type or Print Clearly OWNER: Name: Phone: Address: Contractor Name: Phone: Email Address: Supervisor's Construction License: Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: Exp. Date: I 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. .i Total Project Cost: $ FEE: $ Check No.: Receipt No.: i NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund - - Location 1! ~ �Y f No. : UP Date • - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER x Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame Permit Fee $ Foundation Permit Fee $ Other Permit-Fee $ TOTAL $ A Check# 30435 G' Building Inspector Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Swimmin Pools ❑ Tanning/MassageBody Art ❑ g Well ❑ Tobacco Sales ❑ Food Packaging/Sales ❑ Private(septic tank,etc. ❑ Pennanent Dumpster on Site ❑ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY INTERDEPARTMENTAL SIGN OFF e U FORM r PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Reviewed On Signature_ COMMENTS I CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature ` COMMENTS Y HEALTH Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water& Sewer Connection/Signature& Date Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street E DEPA TM .Temp Rurnpste on s {'� - rx & . �. iter dyes no Located at 1x24 Macri S eet ^� T `�4 . Fire®e partmentsignature/date .� `f ``34i `� . ttr �774A x ?•+ s; t„r3 .} �i„ -}' t* ,�'.xv;�.'�y�<Y Pf`':iY,� �.t° "{''t , '�i +.F?f�x;. ..-.�<.w. -.....»..t....-s`.+i�.&.<.,,:ats.Y�:'fi.,i1�.�.�..4..�,.-+k�-?;.....-..w.—�..:_R'-.—..,a,.a.........• "'�-." ".�.aY,..!«:'. Dimension Number of Stories: Total square feet of floor area, based on Exterior dimensions. Total land area, sq. ft.: i` 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 ease) i � I i I { I ® Notified for pickup Call Email ` Date Time Contact Name Doc.Building Permit Revised 2014 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 I Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products OTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit Addition Or Decks �r 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/Cross Section/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 t OTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit I New Construction (Single and Two Family) 4-, Building Permit Application Certified Proposed Plot Plan 4.. 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 2012 IECC Energy code 4, Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products OTE: 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 Enter construction cost for fee cal - North Andover Fee Calculation Construction Cost 281;490.00 m $ - $ 341.88 Plumbing Fee $ 42.74 Gas Fee 100 comm. $: IN)"Go". Electrical Fee $ 42.74 Total fees collected $ 527.35 71 Foxwood Drive master bath remodel 1243-2016 on 5/31/2016 i . rTn NORTH F I own or' '. Clover O . 0 N®® t hr, Mass, ass T OIC COC NICH&NtWICK 7�AOR4TEt, BOARD OF HEALTH ' Food/Kitchen r: yrs S t Septic System . 7 BUILDING INSPECTOR THIS CERTIFIES THAT ........ Md' ���..�'" ......................... r O�,i�®� ����(� Foundation has permission to erect .......................... buildings on ..� ............ ............................ Rough to be occupied as ........................... ................................ ..............fir ............ ... ........................ Chimney provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every/respect conform to the terms of the application 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 CONSTRUCTION STARTS Rough lA Service .......... ... .�y '�'l�•• 1, ................................... Final BUILDING INSPECTOR GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building 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. x.10 R TH dover Town ofn2 ;. .ti:. to �wotE 11 V�+E .� Mass, COC LAKiche wICM AORgTED '10? S BOARD OF HEALTH r r` Food/Kitchen ERMIT T . -: D Septic System L BUILDING INSPECTOR THIS CERTIFIES THAT ........��...d`. ..................;a................................................................................. ®��oty� �,�`J�. Foundation has permission to erect .......................... buildings on . ��. .................. ................................... Rough / . to be occupied as 4R�1'W6wee J`� y� C 5!'� p .. / C�✓��... 1�..... ............................. Chimney provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every respect conform to the terms of the application 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 CONSTRUCTION STARTS Rough � ..... Service .......... ... . ti, .............................. Final BUILDING INSPECTOR GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building 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. E5 a The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of IndustrialAccidents I Congress Street,Suite 100 Boston,MA 02114-2017 ° www massgov/dia Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/PIumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Applicant Information Please Print Leg! Name(Business/Organization&dividual): --,�GSGc'� fhenix1z1w,,, 3" Address: -7 P re v,c%h ee IH,11 V2 d City/State/Zip: w N a7�f-t( Phone#: 601- 0q- ) 'S�G e Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1.©I am a employer with :�— employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑New construction 2.O I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. 15rRemodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] 3.❑I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t 9. El Demolition 10 E]Building addition 4.❑I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole I L❑Electrical repairs or additions proprietors with no employees. 12.0 Plumbing repairs or additions 5.❑I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet 13. Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.1 6.0 We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of'exemption per MGL c. 14. Other 152.§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance requited] '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 suck j =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 I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for n:y employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: Ar 17 df e Vr-r e CL, , i �,y Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#: I f)L) 4 G, 1 G 1 3 Expiration Date: Job Site Address: —71 16r,vt, City/State/Zip: Y�4 A"Javen- Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152,§25A is a criminal violation punishable by 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.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certify oder thepains andpenalties ofperjury that the informationprovided above is trite and correct. Si ature: ate— Date: VWI 6 Phone# Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(circle one): ; 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: t Massachusetts -Department of Public Safety. �J Board of Building Regulations and Standards Conxtruction Supes-kor License: CS470043 " n,� J 185 Atlantic Ave A Salisbury MA 01352 i Expiration..' Commissioner 0812602016- Office 8/26!2018 Offiee of Consoufter Aftairs&Business Regulation eg°�a 9tiOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR r Registration 159444 Type: Expiration:. 4i301201S Private Corporation JOSCON MANAGEMENT.INC.;.: JONATHAN O°SULLIVA - 72 PROVIDENCE HILL RDS ' ATKINSON,-NH 03811 Undersecretary. 1 . o 0 BUILDING &REMODELING CONTRACTOR MASSACHUSETTS HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT This form satisfies all basic requirements of the state's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A),but does not include standard language to protect homeowners.Seek legal advice I necessary.Any person planning home improvements should first obtain a copy of"A Massachusefth Consumer Guide to Home ImprovemenP 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 611.973.8181 or 1-888.283.3757 or on our website. Homeowner Information Contractor Information Name Company Name Mr.&Mrs.Wirt: Joscon Management,Inc Street Address(do not use a Post Office Box address) Contractor/Salesperson!Owner Name 71 Foxwood Drive Jonathan O'Sullivan CitylTown State Zip Code Business Address(must include a street address) North Andover,MA 01845 185 Atlantic Avenue Daytime Phone Evening Phone 9784121.1267 City[Town State Zip Code Email,mewi*omcast,net Salisbury,MA 01952 Mailing Address(It different from above) Business Phone Federal Employer ID or S,S.Number 603489-1568 61-1403121 Home Improvement Contractor Reg.Number 159444 Expiration date 00-2018 The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner (Describe in detail the work to complete;specifying the type,brand,and grade of materials to be used,use additional sheet if necessary.) Master Bathroom&Closet The following scope of work has been developed based on renovating the existing master bathroom per sketch. Work to include re configuring the bathroom per sketches provided by Mary. Scope of Work • Building permits per the Town of N Andover. Temporary protection and daily cleanup throughout the remodeled areas. • Demolition work to include the following: Removal of the flooring tile,shower unit,wall board at the tile wall tile areas,tub unit,vanity,wall removals per sketch Disposal of all construction related debris. • Remove the existing sub flooring at the new plumbing locations to access plumbing for the new layout and code upgrades. • Rough carpentry to include re configuring the existing bathroom per the new layout including the door openings. Minor framing adjustments in the floor for the new plumbing supply runs, • Insulate and fire caulking as needed. • Install new'W blue board on all new walls and disturbed areas. Ceiling to be overlaid with 318°blue board. Blue board to be plastered with a smooth ceiling finish. Depending on the actual disruption to the ceiling,we may be able to patch and skim coat the ceiling. TBD. • Frame for a new the shower unit per layout including the water closet room. Install a pre-fabricated shower base unit supplied by owner. • Install homeowner purchased bathroom towel bars,robe hooks and toilet paper holder. - • Plumbing work to include disconnecting the existing shower,toilet,tub and vanity sink. Re configure the existing plumbing for the new fixture locations. Code upgrades may be needed and further exploratory work needed to determine once the sub flooring has been removed. 0 Plumbing fixtures by others. • Electrical work has been figured on code upgrades throughout the bathroom,rework the existing electrical at the wall removal area. Install homeowners supplied vanity lights,recessed lighting and bathroom fan vent. Add a 20 amp circuit receptacles per code. Install 2 shower recessed lights,6 general recessed lights,four low voltage wall lights and fan/heat light. Walk in closet light. • Carpentry work to include window trim and install(1)new pocket door unit. Master closet shelving re configuration TBD. Materials TBD. • Install a new vanity and associated hardware supplied by the owner. Install tile backer board throughout the bathroom floor area,shower and bathroom walls per sketch. Tile materials and bench seat by others. • Install Laticrete anti fracture Strata Mat on the bathroom floor. • Waterproof shower walls with Laticrete Hydro ban waterproofing. • Install new homeowners purchased tile throughout the bathroom area per sketch. Tile baseboard has been figured in the closet area. • Install a shower glass door system per sketch. Additional specifications needed. Door allowance listed below. Final amount TBD. • Painting throughout the bathroom area. Painting included on the master bedroom wall side of the bathroom • Final post constriction cleaning throughout the project area. Allowances: • Plumbing fixtures by others • Vanity including the top by others • Tile floor(Materials) by others • Shower glass enclosure TBD $3,200.00 Total for the above scope of work including the Allowance amounts: $28,490.00 Required Permits— Building permit Proposed Start and Completion Schedule-The following schedule will be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise. (Owners who secure their own permits will be excluded from the Guarantee Fund provisions of 5.23-16 Date when contractor will begin contracted work. MGL chapter 142A,) 6.30.16 Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Actual start and completion will be determined once all materials are on site. Shower door install will add a week from the completion date above. Glass template can't be done until all the shower tie work has been completed. Template to actual install typically takes 2 weeks. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform the work,furnish the material and labor specified above for the totals s(of (") Payments will be made according to the following schedule: $2,849.00 10%Deposit Upon signing contract. (not to exceed 113 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater) $5,698.00 20%Upon the start of the project $8,547.00 30%Upon the of the completion of demolition and rough in inspections completed. $8,547.00 30%Blue board I plastering completed and the start of tile work. $2,849.00 10%upon substantial completion of the contract.Shower door install(law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both party's satisfaction) The following material/equipment must be special$0 to be paid for NIA ordered before the contracted work begins in order to meet the completion schedule.(")$0 to be paid for NIA NOTES:(")Including all finance charges(")law requires that any deposit or down-payment required by the contractor before work begins may not exceed the greater of(a)one-third of the total contract price or(b)the actual cost of any special equipment or custom made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule. Express Warranty-Is an express warranty being provided by the contractor? ado D Yes(all terns 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 aeons 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. Mon't be pressured into signing the contract.Take time to read and fully understand it Ask questions if something is unclear. Wake 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 617-973.6781 or 888-283.3757. MDoes 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 TKnow your rights and responsibilities.Read the Important Information on the reverse side of this form and get a copy of the Consumer Guide to the Home Improvement Contractor Law. You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business,provided you notify the contractor in writing at his/her main office or branch office by ordinary mail posted,by telegram sent or by delivery,not later than midnight of the third business day following the signing of this agreement.See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACESIII Two identical copi mmust be completed and signed.One copy s Id go to the homeowner.The other copy should be kept by the -cont r. NJ; ' c, Hon*he6 Sina Con r s Signature Date D Contractor Arbitration The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action(as an altemative 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 helshe 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 herebymutual agree in advance that in the event the contractor has a dispute concemin is h' 9 p g 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 lation and the consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A. ` meown s Si" ntractoes Signature NOTICE:The signatures of the parties above apply only to the agreement of the parties to altemative dispute resolution initiated by the contractor.The homeowner may initiate altemative dispute resolution even where this section is not separately signed by the parties, Homeowner's Rights A homeowners rights under the Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A)and other consumer protection laws(i.e.MGL chapter 93A)may not be waived in any way,even by agreement.However,homeowners may be excluded from certain rights if the contractor they choose is not properly registered as prescribed by law.Homeowners who secure their own building permits are automatically excluded from all Guaranty Fund provisions of the Home Improvement Contractor Law.The contractor is responsible for completing the work as described,in a timely and workmanlike manner.Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees or provides an express warranty for workmanship or materials.In addition to guarantees or warranties provided by the contractor,all goods sold in Massachusetts carry an implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.An enumeration of other matters on which the homeowner and contractor lawfully agree may be added to the terms of the contract as long as they do not restrict a homeowners basic consumer rights.If you have questions about your consumer/homeowner rights,contact the Consumer Information Hotline(listed below). Execution of Contract The contract must be executed in duplicate and should not be signed until a copy of all exhibits and referenced documents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all blank sections have been filled in or marked as void,deleted,or not applicable.One original signed copy of the contract with attachments is to be given to the owner and the other kept by the contractor.Any modification to the original contract must be in writing and agreed to by both parties.Contracted work may not begin until both parties have received a fully executed copy of the contract,and the three day rescission period has expired. Accelerated Payments A contractor may not demand payments in advance of the dates specified on the payment schedule in cases where the homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure.However,in instances where a contractor deems him/herself to be financially insecure,the contractor may require that the balance of funds not yet due be placed in a joint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work.Withdrawal of funds from said account would require the signatures of both parties. Additional Information If you have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improvement Contractor Law or other consumer rights,or if you wish to obtain a free copy of"A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement'contact: Consumer Information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617-973-8787,888-283-3757 or visit the OCABR website at http:/Iwww.mass.gov/ocabr/ If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additional information specifically about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law,contact: Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617.973-8787,888-283-3757 or visit the HIC website at http:/Nuww.mass.gov/ocabr/ Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractors Registration:http://db.state.ma.usihomeimpmvementAicenseelist.asp For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,call: Consumer Complaint Section Office of the Attorney General 617-727-8400 AND/OR Better Business Bureau 508-652-4800,508-755-2548 or 413-7343114