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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #064-14 - Exception 7/18/2013 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit NO: Date Received Date Issued: IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION PROPERTY OWNER ISS Print 100 Year'Old Structure yes no 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 0 Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: 0 Demolition 0 Other ❑ Septic ❑Well ❑ Floodplain 0 Wetlands 0 Watershed District 0 Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORTJZ BE PERFORMED: �t.tiJ s� ry Identifica 'on Please Tyype or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: e� �Q�T� c� S : Phoned Address: DA, _e _:�T CONTRACTOR! Name: (Q)>✓ /o Phone9`7—/0 7� Address: Supervisor's Construction License: 1'036,x'7 Exp. Date: �1 Home Improvement License: 37 Exp. Date: d ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE.BULDING PERMIT.$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST B SED ON$125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ _.S`® O . 06 FEE: $ Check No.:__3(!7 Receipt No.:_.zQ' � 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 0 Location ` No. o Q q - 3 Date . r • - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ,.. • Certificate of Occupancy $ Building/Frame Permit Fee $ Foundation Permit Fee $ �. Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ Check'#' 26637 Building Inspector Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived'❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TY-PE--OF.SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer ❑ Tanning/MassageBodyArt ❑ 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 Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes_ .. Planning Board Decision: Comments .A Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature& Date Driveway Permit DPW Tow. Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMEN"T' Temp Dumpster on site yes_. no Located at 124 Mair,Street Fire Depai•tme t sigriatia"re/date r COMMENTS i L 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 i I - ® Notified for pickup - Date Doc.Building Permit Revised 2010 Building Department The foho- wing is a list of the required forms to be filled out for the appropriate permit to be obtained. Roofivg, 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 o 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 apw al period is over. The applicant must then get this recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One copy and proof of recording must be subm-tted with the building application Doc: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2012 r -i NORTH . o - �+ No. %qew - h ver, Mass, CCICMIC"""C. C., S V BOARD OF HEALTH Food/Kitchen L D Septic System THIS CERTIFIES THAT 7) ,t, �,h,,, „�Q S,�,,,,,,,,,,,,, , BUILDING INSPECTOR PERMIU ......... has permission to erect ............ buildings on .. ; ��. . , .1,' • Foundation Rough to be occupied as ........... ivrp..... .......... ........... �.. .. ....................................... Chimney provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every respect con 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 VIOLATION of the Zoning or Building Regulations Voids this Permit. Rough Final PERMIT EXPIRES IN 6 MONTHS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR %2e UNLESS CONSTRUCTIqOTA Rough Service ...............Y..D....... .................. ...................... 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. SEE REVERSE SIDE The Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Industrigl Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston,MA 02111 www.mass gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibiy Name(Business/Organization/fndividual): A AJ0 Address:_ (el 91 Sl City/State/Zip:_ Phone#: 07 J �� Ae you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1. am a employer with G:2� 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6. ❑New construction employees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet.z 7• Remodeling ship and'have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑Demolition working for me in any capacity. workers'comp.insurance. 9. E]Building addition [No workers'comp.insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 10.F1 Electrical repairs or additions 3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.❑Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. c.152,§1(4),and we have no 12.❑Roofrepairs insurance required.] employees.[No workers' 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 a're doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. TContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and their workers'camp.policy information. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name:. J ✓` g 111-e�ef ,lt.f Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#: .! / a d` ExpirationDate: �, 0 �7 Yob Site Address:_ c City/State/Zip: r t Attach a.copy of the workers'compensation policy 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 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. Xdo herebyer under th/1)ain dpenalties ofperjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Si ature: Date: 1:9v,13Phone#: 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.CitylTown Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other - - - Contact Person: Phone#: Information %nd Instruction's ' 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 ofhire,- express or implied,oral or written." An employd 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.aceeptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required" Additionally,MGL chapter 152, §25C(7)states"Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority." Applicants Please fill out the workers'compensation affidavit completely,by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and,if necessary,supply sub-contractors)name(s),addresses)and Phone n.umber(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 printedlegiEly. The De artraerit has rovided a s-ace at the boffom 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 „ P city or town)."A co ( py 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 orpermit 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 Coin monweatth of Massa rhv.,sPt€s Department of fadusidat Accidents Office offavestigations 600 Washington Street Boston}M:A.02111 TeX.#61.7-727-4900 at 406 or 1:-877-MA.SSA.FB Revised 5-26-05 FaY,#617"727"7749 Office of Consumer Affairs& OME I Businesf Regulation ' IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration ';103651 ' Expiration ANGELO 7j__ 14 Type DIPIERRp grySd�S."C Supplement t. -� O_NTRACTING ' JERRY DIPIERRO 62 High St. Everett,MA 02149 Undersecretary .. i Massachusetts _ Board of B Department of Building public Safety Construc•tiug s egutations and Stan peri iSor dards License: CS-083324 51 RR C DRIER O E� REAMORE ST MA 02149 f` Comrn ss over '=XPir anon 08/13/2014 A co v® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FDATE(MMIDDIYYYY) 1.....�� 7/15/13 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be.endorsed, If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT - NAME:, Sabatino Insurance Agency PHONE FAX 564 Broadway iA/c. (617) 387-7466 A/ No: (617) 381-9186 E-MAILL ADDRESS: Everett, MA 02149 INSURE S AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURER A:NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY INSURED INSURERB: Safety Insurance Angelo Dipierro & Son INSURER C:TRAVELERS 62 High Street I NSU R ER D Everett, MA 02149 INSURER E: I NSU R ER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSIR WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIDDIY MM/DD/YYYY LIMITS A GENERAL LIABILITY WS177824 5/14/13 5/14'/14 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 _ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIAR ILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED PRM 100.000 _ CLAIMS-MADE F—I OCCUR MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5,000 'PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GENT AGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 POLICY PRO LOC $ B AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY5.023653 1/19/13 1/19/14 EOaty rINED'dant)INGLELIMIT $ ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ALLOW100.000 AUTOS NED AUTOSSCHEDBODILY BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ 300,000 HIRED AUTOS NON-ONED peOracEDAMAGE cid AUTOS WentD $ 100,000 UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION 1/6/13 1/6/14 WC OTH- C AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN 6KUB9923L44809 MIT ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTNE E.LEACHACGDEM' $ 100,000 OFFICERMIEMBER EXCLUDED? N I A (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 100,000 Ifyes,describunder E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 DESCRIPTIONNOOPERATIONS below O DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DEUVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE © 1988-2 D CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2010/05) The AC ORD name and logo are registered ma CORD Phone: Fax: E-Mail: ssac�a»� e l s oars.e Ymt .-®x7fi_r a em•t Sa.3m • 1e (Contract This form.satisfies all basic requirements of the slate's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A.),but does not include standard language to protect homeowners. Seek Iegal advice if necessary. Any person planning home copy of"A improv Massachusetts Consumer Gtude to HOme Improvement"before agreeingto any work on your xeements should first obtain a co sidence.You may obtain.a free copy o calling the Office of COnmmerAffairs and Business Regulation's Consumer information Hotline at 61.7-973-8787 or 1-888-283-3757 or on our website. —C7, NM� 0meownPr.Information '(Contractoi'ImLf®nmaexon Name i S } Company Name Street Address(do not use aPost OmceBox address) Contra r/Salesperson/Owner Name P 1Jii� � y/Town state zip code I,,^ �� -S74 �/ Bu/s�ineesss kad'ress(must include.a street address) Dayti Phone b n �` f Hvening_hene City/Tovnn State 4� ,w{ Zip Code Mailing Address(ltdifferentfromabove) /I %J-) d �� Busine=honeep/ P rederal l;rttployer ID orS: Number®$/— D-syf� Bamelm • x¢wre drrstlmtmos Pmvement Co nh actorReg:Number Expiration d¢te contr� tl�omc cmenttors avanaregistration nit mbcr (J / //!�� The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: (Describe in detailthe worlcto completed,specifyingthe type,brand,and grade of materials to be used,use additional sheets ifnecesss S'C� Fro e0 RJ e- ) 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 perni ts'p M be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of -MGL chapter 142A.) Date when contractor will begin contracted work. 7—2f--,17 Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees gr s to Perioxm the woxlc,furnishthe material and labor s ecified d� p above for the total Payments will be made according to the following schedule: Od � $ upon signing contract(not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order p rex items,whichever is greater) $� by / / or upon completion of by or upon completion of upon completion ofthe contract. (Law forbids demandingfullpaymentuntil contractis completed both comP lparty's satisfaction) . The following material/equipmentmust be special $ ' ordered before the contracted work begins in order to be paid for to meetthe completion schedule.(**) $ to be paid for 1<T®TRS:(:i°)IncIuding all finance charges(14)Law re ( )Lrequires that at an deposit _ not exceed the ear y p rt or down payment required by the contractor greater of a one-third' for before wool () bird o£the work m • total contract may rice which must be special ordered in advande to meet the completion scheduIeactual cost of any special equipment or custom made material x ress Warran -Ts an et ress war ran bein rovided b the contractor? ❑N Subcontractors- o �' es alt terms of The contractor agrees to b.e the xdle- must be attached f Lr s�lelyxespoasiblefor completion of the work described ofthe actions o• the contract Party/subcontractor utilizedbythe contractor. The contractor' of third aterials a .further agrees to be solely y an shot under this a cement y responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for Contract.Acceptance-Upon signing,this document becomes abindin contract contract shall not imply that any lien or other securi interes gn under law, Unless otherwise noted within this document, care£ull security t has been Laced on nt,the y before signing this contract. p the residence. Review the following cautions and notices C Don't be pressured into signing the contract.Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclear., O Yalce sure the contractor has a valid Home Improvement Contractor R Pa ovement subcontractors to be xeg�stered with the Director ofHome Improvement contractor Registratiostration The law n.You maes most y roque about contractor contractors and registration by writing to'the•Director at 10 ParkPlaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 or by calling.617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757. c Does the contractor have insurance? ASIC the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can confirm coverage,or seeacopyofa"pxoo£o£insurance"document. g , ask to o Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Infosxna' tion o Guide to the Dome Im rove n the reverse side of this form P meat Contractor Law: and get a copy of the Consumer You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business,provided you no' the hind business in writing at his/her main.off ce or branch.office Se ordinary mail posted,by telegram sent or by delivery,not Later than midnight ofthe third business day following the signing o£this agreement Seethe attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of ertha right Ie®N07C'SIGN TM[S CONTRACT IF TB ERE ARE ANY]BLAI\TJ C S]PAC]ES r r r Two identical copies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the Iromeovmer. The other eo houldbe lce tt b ho contractor. PY s P Y Ho - er's Signature 4CactLorAs S tore —7_ 1 Qn 'Date /�.�Ste►"' J 3 Date � i i I Conizaefoar Arbit rition The Nome 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 _ xi h tis not contractor,however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute he/she has with a hoar ownerr..iri court unless both parties agree to the Optional clause provided below. This clause would give the contractor the arbitrationsame tight t as is afforded o to the g 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 fi tm.which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to 'such arbitration as.provided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A.. Homeowner's Signature Contractor`s Signaititre NOTICE: The signatures of the pares above apply onlyto the agreement ofthe parties to alternative dispute resolution initiated by the contractor: The homeowner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even where to . section is not separately signed by the parties. I lomeowner'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 exchtded f:om all GuarantyPtand provisions of the Home Improvement Contractor Law. The contractor is•responsible for completing the worlc as described,in a timely and worlcmanlilce manner. Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees or provides an express warranty for woxlanauship 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 homeowner's basic consumer rights. If you have questions about your consumer/homeowner rights, contact the Consumer Information Iloiline(listed below). Execution of Contract The contract must be executed in clulicate 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 5lled in or mariced 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 i a writing and agreed to by both parties. Contracted work may not begin."until both pardes 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 hint/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 j oint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. Withdrawal of fiands:CTom said-account would require the signatures ofboth.parties. Additional Information ,If you have general questions or need additional in6orivation about the Home Improvement Contractor Law or other co nstitaner 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 OCAPR website at 11�L1w_w v.mass.Zov/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 Cont-tactor 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 BIC website at JM.. mass gob/roc_ a_bi/ Go online to view the status of a Home improvement Contractor's Registration: 111-L7�://db.state.ma.tis/hornei��rovelnent/IicenseeTist a.s ' 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 508-652-4800,508-7755-2548 or 4.13-734-3114 Version 7._9-i i»n m