HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #534-13 - 86 UNION STREET 1/25/2013BUILDING PERMIT
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION
Permit NO: 6-311- a Date Received
Date Issued: / a16 /3
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IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page
LOCATION c57
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PROPERTY OWNER lye
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MAP No' 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
Septic - W611
Floodplain Wetlands
Watershed'District.
Water/Sewer- -
OWNER: Name:
Address:
DESCRIPTIO OF WOTOBE PREFORMED:
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/I,i°�LeL Phone: !'7�'
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CONTRACTOR Name: / �(//S4S UY5Phone:��-�" 73.
Address: CJ�rr���<g�f /✓t/� s - /Y�/�ikUl12 �°7 O/�'�/.�.
Supervisor's Construction Licenser _.,Exp. Date:
Home Improvement License:_
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone:
Address
Reg. No
FEE SCHEDULE: BULDING PEF3L�T: $12.00 PER $1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $125.00 PER S.F.
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Total Project Cost: $ ��Dd FEE: $ .��
Check No.: _ ?O� i 6 Receipt No.: ai a//
NOTE: Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund
Signature of Agent/Owner Signature of contractor
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
Zoning 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 ocd Street
FIRE:DEPARTMENT = Temp`Dumpster on site 'yes' r no
Located"at 124 MainStreet
Fire "De par'tinent'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
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CS # 022680
HIC# 103358
Propowd =
A. J. Walsh & Sons
55 Pleasant Street
.North Andover, MA 01845
# of
978-688-6737
or
1-866-AJWALS H
Proposal SubJob Name c / Job #
Address ' � J / y, Job Location
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Date Date of Plans
Phone # 1? 7 L _ Fax # +c.1 Architect
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for.
We propose hereby to fumish material and labor — complete in accordance with the above specifications for the sum of:
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$ 1�(� U � ,��U j ,Zi `m �t �����%Dollars
with payments to be made as follows:
Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be Respectfully
executed only upon written order, and wtli become an extra charge over and submitted
above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents, or delays
beyond our cohtrol. Note — this proposal may be withdrawn by us H not accepted within days.
Occep Sante of -prop O.5ar
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are � gignature
hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified.
Payments will be made as outlined above.
Date of Acceptance Signature
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
INFORMATION PAGE
Associated Industries of Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company
54 Third Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01843 N
(800)876-2765 CCt NO 26158
POLICY N0. AWC 7014648012012
PRIOR N0. AWC 7014648012011
ITEM
1. The insured Arthur Walsh dba A J Walsh & Sons
Mail Address:
55 Pleasant Street North Andover MA 01845
Street No. Town or City County FEIN xXState Zip Code
)oot6792
®Individual ❑Partnership []Corporation ❑Joint Venture ❑Association []Other
Other workplaces not shown above:
2. The policy period is from 11!14!2012 to 1U14013 12:01 a.m. standard time at the insured's mailing address.
3. A. Workers Compensation Insurance: Part One of the policy applies to the Workers Compensation Law of the states listed here;
MA
B. Fmpioyers Liability Insurance: Part Two of the policy applies to work in each state listed in item 3.A.
The limits of our liability under Part Two are: Bodily Injury by Accident $ 100,000 each accident
Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000 policy limit
Bodily Injury by Disease $ 100.000 each employee
C. Other States Insurance: Coverage Replaced By Endorsement WC 20 03 06A
D. This policy includes these endorsements and schedules: SEE SCHEDULE
4. The premium for this policy will be determined by our Manuals of Rules, Classifications, Rates and Rating plans.
All information required below is subject to verification and change by audit.
Classifications
®
KIND
AUDIT
Premium Basis Rates
CLAIM
OFFICE
NAME
CHECK
Code
Estimated Per$too
Estimated
705
No.
Total Annual Of
Annual
Remuneration Remuneration
Premium
INTRA 040579
SEE E(TENSION
OF INFORMATIC N PAGE
Total Estimated Annual Premium $
500.00
Minimum premium $ 500.00
Deposit Premium $
500.00
As indicated interim adjustments of premium shall
be made:
A It ❑ Semi Annually ❑ Quarterly
❑ Monthly
nnua y MA Assessment Chg.
$291.00 x 42000% $0.00
This policy, including all endorsements, is hereby countersigned by 11102!2012
Authorized signature [)ate
GOV GOV
STATE CLASS
KIND
AUDIT
PLACING
OFFICE
CLAIM
OFFICE
NAME
CHECK
SAFETY
GROUP
MA 5403
2
705
WC 00 00 01 A (7-11)
Inctudes copyrighted material or the National Council on Compeneation Ineuramce,
used with its permission.
Durso & Jankowski Insurance
Agencylnc
198 Mass Ave Suite 1018
North Andover, MA 01845
The Commonwealth ofMassachusetts
Department oflnRustrir�lAccitlents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
.Boston, MA 02111
www.massgov/Ria
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):
�L 2
Address:
City/State/Zip:_ A/0 IM,00 U -� /' l,9 -Phone #:. -z-1237
Are you -an employer? Check the appropriate box:
1. 1 am a employer with `� 4• ❑ I am a general contractor and 1
employees (full and/orpaft time) * have hired the sub -contractors
2. ❑ 1 am a sole proprietor or partner-
ship and 'have no employees
working forme in any capacity.
[No workers' comp. insurance
required.]
3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work
myself. [No workers' comp.
insurance required.] i
listed on the attached sheet. T
These sub -contractors have
workers' comp. insurance.
5. ❑ We are a corporation and its
officers have exercised their
right of exemption per MGL
c. 152, §1(4), and we have no
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
11.1] Plumbing repairs or additions
12216ofrepairs
13.[] Other
'.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 tie doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit anew affidavit indicating such.
tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub -contractors and their workers' comp. policy information.
X 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 S elf -ins. Mo. #: % �L�� y�� �yDy cam' Expiration Date: /3
lob Site Address: • �/1�l�/S� S7� "City/State/Zip: ��,✓ir0(��%
Attach a copy of the workers' compensationpolicy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as requiredunder 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 wellas civilpenalties 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 hereby certif Tnder thepains andpenalties ofperjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
7
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 #:
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 "...everyperson 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 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 phonenumber(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 maybe 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 permithicense 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 (ifnecessary) 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. Anew affidavit must be filled out each
year. 'Where a homeowner 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 Coa onwalthofMossavhvsotts
Dq,,ex mt of Indusbial Accidents
gf'Roe ofIuyestiatio.
600 Wash t &a ftoa
Boston, MA. 021I Z
Tel, # 6IM27-4900 ort 406 or 1-877�MA.SSAF`B
Revised 5-26-05 Fay, # 6M727-7749
unxnxr m a c o rrnrrtA.".
Massachusetts - Department of Public Safety
Board of Building Regulations and Standards
(`on,truction Super%isnr
License: CS -022680
ARTHUR J WALSA
159A WAVERLY- D
N ANDOVER Mt9 01�%q `
✓�w /J r Ti 4i i "xPiration
Commissioner 06/09/2014
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i. Office of Consumer Affairs & Busibess Regula Hon
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egistration: 103358
w eType: xpiration: 7/7/2014
_ Private Corporatio
A. J. WALSH & SONS INC.
Arthur Walsh,Jr.
55 Pleasant St
N Andover, MA 01845
Undersecretary
MASSACHUSETTS HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
This forro satisfies all basio-rrquirements of the state's Home Improvement Contractor Law (M(3L chapter 142A), but does not include standard
language to proteebbomeowners. Seek legal advice if necessary. Any person planning home rprovements should first obtain a copy of "a
Massachusetts: consumer:guide to home,improvement" before agreeing to any work on yourresidenoe: You may obtain -a free copy by'calling the
Office of Consumer. Affairs, Business Regulation's Consumer Information Hotline at617-973,8787 or 1:888:2834757: .
Homeowner Information Contractor Information
Name
/Ugipany Name
Striet A(do not use .a Offide Box address) tractor/ Salespersod Owner Name
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Cityrrown State Zip Code Gl ess Address (min include a street address) .
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The Contractor agrees• to do the following work for the Homeo ner.
Required Permits - The -following building peimits are required Proposed Start and' Completion Schedule' - The following schedule
will
and will besecured:by the contractor as the'homeowner's agent; be adhered to umiless circumstances beyond the contractor's° control arise
(Owners who;secure their own permits will be
exclnded<from::theGuarantyFundprovisionsof Date when contractor will begin contracted work
MGL chapter 142A.}
Date when contracted .workwillbeaubstamiaUyrampleted
Total Contract Price and PaymentSchedule
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Payments will be made according to the following schedule:
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"—upon.signing contract (not to ekceed 1/3 of the total.contmet price, gr the cost:of apeoial order items, whichever is: greater)
S ::--by _/_7_ or upon completion of
S —"-'by or upon completion of
S 4 3f2l-) 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 S to be paid for
ordered before the' eontracted'work'begins in order S to be paid for _ _
to meetthe:completion schedule,(**)
NOTES: (•) lncluding all finance charges (••) Lew requires that any deposit or down -payment -piled by the contractor before work begins mey
notrxceed the greater of (a) one-third of the total contract price or (b) the actual inn of any special equipment or custom made material
which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion tahadule.
r,•rr•ucv - as an exoress.warraaty en"• nrnwrlM ti.. the eontnetorT No Yes tall term■ Df the warraeN mn•i Fw «. fed to the eontractl
Subcontractors The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for completion of the work descubed regardless of the actions ofariy 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 aereement
Contract Acceptance -Upon signing, this document becomes a binding_ contract under -law. Unless otherwise noted within this document, the
contract shall not imply that any lien or other security intereshlas been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices
carefully before signing this contract
• DDnl be pressured into signing the contract Take time to read'aad fully understand it Ask'questions ifsoiitetbing is unclear.
• Make sure the contractor has a valid Home Immovement ContractDr Rr •enat;nn The hnv requires most home improvement contractors and .
subcontractors to be registered with .the Director ofHome Improvement Contractor Registration. You may inquire aboutcontractor
registration by writilpg to the Director it -Dile Ashburton Place, Room 1301, Bosmn, MA 02108 or
1-800.213-0933. b3 .fig 617-727-3200 or .
• Does the contractor have insurance? Check to see that your'coatmctor is properly insured.
• Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Information on the rievew side of"* form and get a copy of the Consumer
Guide to the Home Iulprovement Contractor Law:
You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the -contmctdfs' normal place of business, provided you notify the
contractor in writing at his/her main ofb'ee 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 ofthis right
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Two identical wpi5 ofthe contract mut be Isad One coprshould,go to theboacowner..The other copy sbauW be
. � kept lythecoatractor.
Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Sigmture
Dau Date
Contractor Arbitrriiion
The Home Improvement•ContractorLaw provides homeowners with:thenght�to-initiate an arbitration action (as an
alternative to court actigh) if.they;liave a,dispute with $contractor. The same.sightis not automatically afforded to a.
contractor, however._:. 7' he. contractor; would have;;p 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
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 =41he consumer sball be required
191M t to such arbitration as provi In•Massachusetts General Taws, cha er 142A.
Homeo4riees Signature fractoes Signature
NOTICE:1he signatures of the patties 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
�o..arstotyrion"e��v.the rigtttes:'" ..
Homeowner's Rights
A homeowner's rights undbf tke Home Improvement Contractor Law (MGL chapter 142A) and other consumer
protection laws (Le. MGL chapter 93A) may not be waived in anyway, 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 oi• materials. In addition to .guarantees or warranties provided by the
contractor, all goods sold in Massachusetts carry an implied warranty of merchantability :and fitness_forit particular
purpose. An enumeration of other matters on which the homeowner and contractor lawfully agree may be g4ded: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 ) etow).
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 griginal'coniract must be in writing
and agreed to by both parties. Contracted work may not begin until both parties have received a fully executed copy of
the contract, and the three day recission period has expired.
Accelerated Payments
A contractor mgy not demand payments inadvance.of the dates specified on the payment schedule in cases where the
homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure. However, in instances 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. Wiihdrawal 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
consuirrer rights, or'if you wish to.:obtain-free;copy.of. "A Consumer. Guide to.the Home Improvement Contractor
Law,"• contact
Cgnsur ler Information Hotline
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 973-8787 or 1-(888)2833757
If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need .additional information specifically
about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact:
Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards
One Ashburton Place, Room 1301, Boston, MA 02108
(617)727-3200 or1-800-223-0933
For assistance with informal mediation: of ditputes or to register formal complaints against a:birsiness, call:'
Coftuffier`Coiitplaint Set:tion
Office of the Attorney General
(617)727-8400
AND/OR
Better Business Bureau
(508)652-4800
(508)755-2548
(413)734-3114