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BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR:
Permit to:
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Repair/Replace, Other:
PLEASE FILL OUT LEGIBLY& COMPLETELY TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING
TO THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS:
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to build according to the following
specifications:
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work site location(full address),
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one years'imprisonment as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of$100.00 a day against me. I understand that a
copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office or Investigations of the DIA for coverage verification.
t do hereby certify under the pains and peenatlies of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
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Information and Instructions
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 section 25 requires all employers to provide workers' compensation for their
employees. As quoted from the"law",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 ajoint 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 section 25 also states that every state or oca Ticensmg agency shaltwlthholtithe 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, 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.
MORAN
Applicants
Please fill in the workers' compensation affidavit completely, by checking the box that applies to your situation. Please
supply company name,address and phone numbers along with a certificate of insurance as all affidavits may be
submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and
date the affidavit. The affidavit should be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is
being requested,not the Department of Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the"law"or if
you are required to obtain a workers' compensation policy,please call the Department at the number listed below.
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City or Towns
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. The affidavits may be returned to
the Department by mail or FAX unless other arrangements have been made.
The Office of Investigations would like to thank you in advance for you 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
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600 Washington Street,71°Floor
Boston, Ma. 02111
fax#: (617)727-7749
phone#: (617)727-4900 ext. 406
ACORDM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE °AT"1'078 D/YYYY'
07/o8/zo0a
PRODUCER (603)669-0704 FAX (603)669-6831 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Infantine Insurance, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
P.O. Box 5125 HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR
Manchester, NH 03108
-ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Joyce McMann INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
INSURED Blackdog Builders, Inc. - INSURERA: Peerless Insurance 24198
7 Red Roof Lane Unit 1 INSURERS: Acadia Insurance Co. 31325
Salem, NH 03079 INSURER C:
INSURER D:
INSURER E
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDINI
ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAYBE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES,AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR DO' TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICYEFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY TO BE DETERMINED 07/01/2004 07/01/2005 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED $ 100,000
CLAIMS MADE ff] OCCUR MED EXP(Any one person) S 5,000
A PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY TO BE DETERMINED 07/01/2004 07/01/2005 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
X ANY AUTO (Ea accident) $ 1,000,000
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
SCHEOULEDAUTOS (Per person) S
A X HIRED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY X S NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(Peraccident)
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO
AUTO ONLY: EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EXCESSIUMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
OCCUR - ❑ CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $
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DEDUCTIBLE $
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WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WCA006920413 07/01/2004 07/01/2065 X WC sraru- OTH-
EMPLOYERS'LABILITY
B ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?If yes,desmbe under E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYE $ 100,000
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT 1 $ 500,000
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LABILITY
OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
For Informational Purposes AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25(2001108) CACORD CORPORATION 1988
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BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS (MGL C,112 S!60L)
1A-Masonry,onlyLicense CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR iG-1.8 2 Family Homes I
Number CS O48847 FFailure to possess a current edition of the
assachusetis State Building Code j
Birth`date 0 8/3 071 9 64 'Is cause for revocation of-this license.
tli It Expires, 08730[2005 Tr.no: 1575
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SALEM, NH 03076 Administrator DIG:-SAFE CALL CENTER: (888)344-7233
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Board of Building Regulations and Standards �, License orregistration.valid forriudividuhuse only
HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR I, before the expiratiou date. If found'return to:
Registration 106877 I Board of Building Regulations and Standardslug .
ra IP I?/2812006 One Ashburton Place Rut 1301
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CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
j 4 !� SALEM, MA 01970
"�- TEL. (978)745-9595 ExT. 380
FAx (978) 740-9846
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR.
MAYOR
DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with the provisions of MGL c 40, S34,I acknowledge that as a condition
— -- - of-Building-Permit-# -- ,-all-debris resulting-from-the-construction-activi y
governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly licensed solid-waste
disposal facility, as defined by MGL c III, S 150A.
The debris will be disposed of at: Qa S/+4 du M 3 14- SOU i e t
Ldiation of Facility
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4�p_ature,4fferrrlt Applicant —'Date
FULLY complete the following information:
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) /
TM qutm ale, 39 �i�.i ry 6 ,S4�e M, Ind.
Name of Permit Applicant
IL1�4�O�Oy �u��dt/'1�S �G
Firm Name, ifjmy
Address, City & State
The above statute requires that debris from the demolition, renovation, rehab or other
alteration of building or stricture be disposed in a properly-licensed solid-waste disposal
facility as defined by MGL cIII, S 150A, and the building permits or licenses are to
indicate the location of the facility.
Project Proposal
to
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
39 Irving Road
Salem, MA 000000
(978)745-4069
for
New Plaster, Electrical and Trim out 2 bedrooms
7 RED ROOF LANE, UNIT 1
SALEM, NH 03079
PH: 603.898.0868
FX: 603,898.0821
BLACKDOGBUILDERS.COM REMODEL
Blackdoo project code: VERRE-5698-B
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 1 of.'
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
39 Irving Road
Salem, MA 000000
Dear Jim and Katie
We are pleased to offer for your consideration the following proposal for the construction of your project. For
ease of reference, this proposal is divided into the following sections:
Section I Contract/Proposal Business conditions
Section II Contract/Proposal Construction Contract
Section III Attached Booklet I Specifications of the job
The description of the proposed project contains precise, but understandable specifications (Section III) of the
items which are included in your project.-=The specifications form the heart of any construction CONTRACT and
we ask that you review them carefully. IF IT IS NOT SPECIFIED IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF THIS
PROPOSAL.
The business section gives you the general conditions of the work and site, the anticipated start and completion
dates, the price of the project with the payment schedule as well as any allowances.
The legal section expresses the general conditions of the CONTRACT and specifies the responsibilities of the
contractor and the owner.
The item identifier i.e. GN01001, is shown in the specifications for ease of identification of each and every item we
have included in this proposal. Remodeling work can be confusing and complex; however, hopefully this format
will facilitate your review of our proposal to insure we have included all your wishes.
We are pleased to have the opportunity to prepare this proposal for your consideration. I will be happy to answer
any questions you might have on any aspect of this CONTRACT proposal at your convenience. Blackdog
Builders, Inc, is a Corporation run by a dedicated team of employees and prides itself on maintaining the highest
level of customer service in the industry. Our list of satisfied clients is our most valuable asset. We look forward
to adding your name to that list.
Scerely, q�
ve gh
Design Consultant
Enclosures/Attachments
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 2 of 17
Section I
of the
Contract/ Proposal
for
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
Business Conditions
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 3 of 17
BUSINESS CONDITIONS TO THIS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This Contract, dated February 4`", 2005 is by and between:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
39Irving Road
Salem, MA 000000
Blackdog project code VERRE-5698-B
(Hereafter referred to as OWNER), and
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Redroof Lane, Unit#1 _
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-0868
Hereafter referred to as CONTRACTOR). Work will be performed at:
39 Irving Road, Salem, MA 000000
(Hereafter referred to as PROPERTY)
1. GENERAL
This CONTRACT is for the following work and materials to be performed by the CONTRACTOR on the
PROPERTY address shown above. The project is generally described as follows:
New Plaster, Electrical and Trim out 2 bedrooms
(Hereafter referred to as WORK)
The CONTRACT consists of this document, any plans, the specifications, the Blackdog client package and the
Construction Contract. (Hereafter collectively referred to as the "CONTRACT")
2. PRICE
The total price for the WORK agreed upon is $14,407.01. Payment terms are set out below in Paragraph 6. This
proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within thirty(30) days.
3. STARTING AND COMPLETION PROVISIONS
The WORK will begin during the week of March 71"2005 and will be completed, absent unusual or unforeseen
circumstances, in late March 2005, providing this CONTRACT and any related CONTRACT documents are
accepted when presented. Projects requiring two contracts (one for construction work and one for bath or kitchen
product) will not be slotted into the schedule until both agreements have been executed. The aforementioned
dates reflect our present workload. Projects are assigned a slot in our work schedule as they are accepted, on a
first come first served basis. These dates may move based on the completion time of the project that immediately
preceded yours.
4. PERMITS AND APPLICABLE CODES: COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAW
a. All work to be done under this CONTRACT will be in accordance with local, state and county building code.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary permits and pay all required permit and plan fees from the
CONTRACT sum, unless otherwise agreed. The CONTRACT price does not include any fees, which may be
incurred to obtain a variance, if required. The CONTRACT price does not include any unbid items required by any
local building official to bring the project into compliance with any relevant local, state and county building code.
b. All home improvement contractors/subcontractors working in the state of Massachusetts must be licensed and
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 4 of 17
registered by the Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards All inquiries concerning the CONTRACTOR
should be transmitted to that office. In Massachusetts Blackdog Builders, Inc. operates under License number
CS048847 and Registration number 106877.
5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
a. This CONTRACT will be completed by the CONTRACTOR in a good and workmanlike manner, using quality
materials.
b. If applicable, the CONTRACT price includes the following allowances: See allowances under specifications.
& PAYMENT
a. Timely payment by the OWNER of all sums due under this CONTRACT is of the essence to this CONTRACT.
The parties agree to the following schedule of payments:
Deposit with this contrac : $720.35 - _
Payment Schedule amounts reflect a Partner Plan credit of$0.00
b. Payment Schedule
Start of project $3,147.93
Start of electrical or plumbing trim $3,147.93
Start of drywall hanging $3,147.93
Start of trim $3,147.93
Substantial Completion $684.33
Completion of Punch List $410.61
c. Allowances for Owner Selected Components
N/A
d. The CONTRACTOR may cease operations if any payment is not made by the OWNER as required herein,
and proceed to collect any balance due through any remedy provided by law. Payments are due when the
aforementioned progress milestones have been reached. It is understood that minor adjustments to the
payments schedule may be necessary due to the flow of work or delays beyond the control of the
CONTRACTOR.
e. DEFINITIONS
Substantially complete -The space or project is substantially complete when the space or project can be used
for its intended purpose and only punch list items remain.
Punch list-Work or product that has not been performed or provided.
Warranty item - A product or service that has been provided or performed that does not meet or exceed industry
standards.
THESE CONDITIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
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Section II
Construction Contract
of the
Contract/ Proposal
for
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 6 of 17
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This Contract is by and between:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette hereafter referred to as "OWNER", and Blackdog Builders, Inc hereafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR" for work at 39 Irving Road, Salem, MA 000000 dated . This CONTRACT consists of this
document, any plans, the Specifications and Business Terms that are enclosed and the Blackdog Builders Client
Package. (Hereafter collectively referred to as the"CONTRACT")
1. CONTRACTOR'S DUTIES --GENERAL
a. To direct and control the work contracted for in accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT and all
applicable codes, laws, and regulations, and as the building permits issued for this project, if any, require.
b. To inspect the site, examine the plans and specifications, if any, and supervise all of CONTRACTOR's
employees, and to direct the work of all subcontractors selected by CONTRACTOR.
c. To maintain the work site in a safe and clean condition, to the extent consistent with the CONTRACT.
d. To advise the OWNER promptly if concealed conditions are ascertained which require additional or different
work, and to proceed in such event in accordance with this CONTRACT.
e. To provide locked storage for any equipment, tools, or other PROPERTY used in the performance of this
CONTRACT, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. OWNER'S DUTIES — GENERAL
a. To provide adequate utilities for the work agreed upon.
b. To advise the CONTRACTOR of any condition of the PROPERTY which affects CONTRACTORS ability to
perform.
c. To provide secure storage areas for materials delivered to the work site.
d. OWNER shall be entitled to make periodic inspections of the work site, provided such inspections do not
interfere with the work and can, in the judgment of the CONTRACTOR, be made safely. Any other entry onto the
construction site shall be at OWNER's risk.
e. OWNER shall notify his insurance agent of the execution of this agreement and obtain any necessary riders to
his current coverage or any locally customary forms of coverage, such as builders risk, to cover OWNER's
interests and liabilities during the construction process.
f. To perform no work on the project without a written agreement with the CONTRACTOR.
g. To make no agreements with any trades person, subcontractor, or CONTRACTOR'S employees outside the
scope of this CONTRACT without the written consent of the CONTRACTOR.
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3. MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION
CONTRACTOR reserves the right to substitute other materials, products and/or labor of equal or superior quality,
utility, or similar color.
4. DELAY
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for delays caused by events beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR,
including but not limited to: strikes, war, acts of God, riots, governmental regulations and restrictions. Delays
caused by OWNER's failure to make allowance materials selections or caused by the performance by
CONTRACTOR of extras or necessary work(as described in Paragraph 6) shall likewise be excusable delays.
5. INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain all necessary forms of insurance to protect the OWNER from liability for any
occurrence arising from the performance. of this Contract. CONTRACTOR agrees that he shall cover his own
employees for worker's compensation and carry general liability insurance, and that all forms of insurance
referenced herein shall be with reputable companies licensed to do business in the state where the project is
located. --
6. HIDDEN. CONCEALED and UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS
a. The parties agree that in the event CONTRACTOR discovers a hidden, concealed or unforeseen condition
requiring an extra cost that they shall proceed as follows: The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER verbally
to expedite agreement as to any charge necessary to correct or cure such condition, and provide a written Work
Order (as described in paragraph 7a) as soon as practicable. The parties must agree to such extra charges, or
agree to a resolution method, or this CONTRACT may be cancelled by either of them.
b. For purposes of this section, a "hidden, concealed and unforeseeable condition" shall mean a condition not
readily observable to a prudent CONTRACTOR inspecting the subject PROPERTY for the purpose of performing
this Contract. Examples of such conditions can include, but are not limited to; rot under siding; ledge below grade;
pre-existing plumbing or electrical work not performed to code and pre-existing mold.
c. An change in the WORK required b building officials assigned to this project, including structural and/or an
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environmental hazards will be billed as an EXTRA charge to this CONTRACT and paid for by the OWNER as a
Work Order. CONTRACTOR may cease operations if OWNER refuses to pay
7. EXTRAS
a. Any extra work or materials desired by the OWNER shall be agreed upon in writing and such extras shall
become a part of this CONTRACT as if fully set forth herein. Unless otherwise agreed, extra work shall be paid
for as performed. Failure of the OWNER to sign a change order shall not preclude recovery for any work
performed by CONTRACTOR, and acceptance of said extra work or materials shall be presumed, unless there is
written notice to the contrary.
b. CONTRACTOR shall advise OWNER, at the time of agreement on an extra, as to any additional time required
to perform this CONTRACT.
03/03/2005 Contract Proposal—Page 8 of 17
8. ESCALATION
CONTRACTOR reserves the right to pass on additional costs to OWNER resulting from the escalation of the cost
of lumber or lumber byproducts. This cost may be passed on only, if after the CONTRACT is signed but before
the construction commences, an increase in lumber costs is experienced. The CONTRACTOR must substantiate
the change with evidence of the difference between lumber costs at the time of the CONTRACT and lumber costs
at the time of construction. Only direct cost differences may be passed on, no allowances for overhead and profit
shall be included. Any additional costs will be collected per Work Order (as described in paragraph 7a.).
9. EXCESS MATERIALS ON SITE
CONTRACTOR routinely stores extra materials on site to improve efficiency and reduce the likelihood of running
out of stock in the middle of a task. Unless otherwise specified in writing all excess materials on site at the end of
the project are the PROPERTY of CONTRACTOR.
10. SUBCONTRACTORS
a. CONTRACTOR shall select subcontractors as required to complete this CONTRACT. OWNER acknowledges
that subcontractors will do various portions of the work. Any subcontractor selected by the CONTRACTOR shall
have all requisite licenses for the work to be done by such subcontractor.
b. It shall be the duty of the CONTRACTOR to use reasonable care in the selection of subcontractors. Absent
objectionable performance by any subcontractor, the selection of subcontractors shall be an exclusive right of the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall require all subcontractors to have workmans compensation and
liability insurance in force.
c. CONTRACTOR shall pay subcontractors in a timely manner and obtain from subcontractors any necessary
documentation required to release their liens, if any, as the work proceeds..
11. TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION
The CONTRACTOR may terminate and cancel this CONTRACT if any payment called for hereunder is not
received as scheduled, provided that notice is given to the OWNER as provided below. Upon such termination,
the CONTRACTOR shall have all remedies provided by law, including such lien rights as then apply.
The OWNER may terminate this CONTRACT upon the following conditions:
a. Failure of the CONTRACTOR, or his subcontractors, to pursue the work contracted for, absent excusable
delay, as provided in Paragraph 4 above, for a continuous period of fourteen (14) days, without a written
agreement permitting same, such agreement may be satisfied by a single notation to this CONTRACT.
b. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to rectify any condition for which building code enforcement authority has issued
a citation of violation notice, within fourteen (14) days notice of such violation, unless OWNER and
CONTRACTOR otherwise agree.
c. Any other failure to perform this CONTRACT required by the terms of this CONTRACT.
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d. No termination shall be effective unless 10 days notice of OWNER's intent is given as required below, during
which time the default may be cured by the CONTRACTOR.
e. Deposit monies - Cancellation of this CONTRACT prior to the commencement of work shall result in the
forfeiture of any and all deposit monies collected. All deposits are non-refundable. The parties hereby agree that
upon such cancellation, the CONTRACTOR shall suffer damages including but not limited to the cost associated
with designing and preparing the project for commencement.
f. You may cancel this agreement by observing the requirements of The Notice of cancellation you have
received.
g. If a dispute arises out of or is related to this Contract, or the breach thereof, the parties shall endeavor to
settle the dispute first through direct discussions. If the dispute cannot be settled though direct discussions, the
parties agree the dispute shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association
under its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules. In the event that arbitration is necessary, the parties agree that
arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by a mutually agreed on arbitrator in Rockingharrr-County, New
Hampshire. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, either party may file a written demand for arbitration in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration award shall be final and
judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This CONTRACT shall be
governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire. The parties acknowledge
that this agreement to arbitrate shall be governed by Chapter 542 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Annotated. Either party may, without waiving any remedy under this CONTRACT, seek from any court having
jurisdiction any interim or provisional relief that is necessary to protect the rights or PROPERTY of that party,
including but not limited to the right to seek liens or attachment. The prevailing party in any dispute arising out of
or relating to this CONTRACT or its breach that is resolved by a binding dispute resolution process shall be
entitled to recover from other party reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred by the prevailing
party in connection with such dispute resolution process. Consumers in Massachusetts shall be required to
submit to such arbitration as provided in MGL c. 142A.
and Mrs. Jim Verrette Steve McCullough
Design Consultant
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
Notice: The signature of the parties above constitutes an acknowledgement of the agreement between the parties
to alternative dispute resolution. Massachusetts consumers may have the right to initiate alternative dispute
resolution even where this section is not signed by the parties.
h. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, CONTRACTOR shall continue the WORK and maintain the agreed work
schedule during any dispute resolution proceedings. If CONTRACTOR continues to perform, Owner shall
continue to make payments in accordance with this Contract.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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a. The CONTRACTOR is NOT responsible for the inspection, discovery, abatement or removal of any
environmental hazard including, but not limited to: asbestos; mold; lead; radon; ground water or environmental
pollution at the work site, unless specifically covered in the specifications.
b. In the event that any hazardous material is discovered during the course of construction, the testing,
abatement and/or removal shall be shall be the sole responsibility of the OWNER.
c. Any additional costs incurred on account of suspension of the construction or changes to the specifications
due to a hazard or its removal are the responsibility of the OWNER and will be handled by a Work Order.
d. In the event that work does not resume within 30 days of the stoppage, OWNER agrees to immediately pay
the CONTRACTOR the pro rated amount of the CONTRACT price applicable to work done up to that point
pursuant to the Contract.
WARRANTY
OWNER warrants that as of the date of this CONTRACT: (1)the PROPERTY (including the land, surface
water, ground water, and improvements to the land) is, and will continue to be, free of all contamination,
including (a)"oil, petroleum products, and their by-products" (b) any "hazardous waste" as defined by
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended from time to time, and regulations
promulgated thereunder; (c) any "hazardous substance" as defined by the Comprehensive.Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time, and regulations
promulgated thereunder, specifically including asbestos and mold; and (d) any other "hazardous
substance" (2)the PROPERTY is in compliance with all environmental laws and regulations; and (3)there
are no underground tanks on the PROPERTY
INDEMNITY
OWNER expressly acknowledges and agrees that it will reimburse, defend, indemnify and hold harmless
CONTRACTOR, all Sub-contractors, their successors, assigns and employees from and against any and all
liabilities, claims, damages, penalties, expenditures, losses or charges (including, but not limited to, all costs of
investigation, monitoring, legal fees, remedial response, removal, restoration or permit acquisition)which may,
now or in the future, be undertaken, suffered, paid, awarded, assessed, or otherwise incurred as the result of:
(a)any contamination, existing in, on, above or under the PROPERTY (including, but not limited to, contaminated
soil, mold, buildings, facilities and/or ground water);
(b) any investigation, monitoring, clean up, removal, restoration, remedial response or remedial work undertaken
on the PROPERTY; and
(c)OWNER'S breach of any warranty given herein.
13. WARRANTIES
a. The work of the CONTRACTOR, including materials and labor, shall be warranteed for a period of three (3)
years, during which period CONTRACTOR shall at its own expense correct any defect arising from its work
unless it is a non-warrantable condition as set out in the Blackdog Builders Client Package. That package shall
become a part of this CONTRACT as if fully set forth herein.
b. Any and all warranties for appliances or mechanical systems shall be delivered to OWNER as the
CONTRACTOR receives them.
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c. Notwithstanding any manufacturer's warranty of any component, appliance, or system, no action may be
brought against the CONTRACTOR on this CONTRACT for the performance of this work, except as provided
above.
14. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this agreement is found invalid or unenforceable by any court, the remaining provisions shall
remain in force between the parties.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This CONTRACT consists of the documents defined herein, and constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.
It can be modified only by a written document. OWNER acknowledges that he has read and received a legible
copy of this agreement signed by CONTRACTOR, before any work was done, and that he has read and received
a legible copy of every other do ent that OWNER has signed during the negotiation of this Contract..
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Design Consultant
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
ACCEPTED:
DATE:
Jim Verrette
DATE:
Katie Verrette
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Section III
Attached Booklet I
to the
Contract/Proposal
for
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
Job
Specifications
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The following paragraphs show the breakdown of the individual phases (rooms, areas, or activities such as site
preparation) of the project detailing each principle task. Each phase of the project is defined by a phase heading.
The project the specifications have been consolidated and are listed in the order of the work.
These specifications outline your entire project as priced in this proposal. If there is work that you want
performed and it is not listed in this proposal it is not included and you have not paid for it in the contract
p ' Please review these specifications carefully.
Client initials Client initials
GENERAL CONDITIONS
PLANS AND PERMITS _
01.002. - Pre construction conference - 1 EA r
Pre-construction conference with client to review plans, discuss schedule, storage and project access. Approve
existing conditions with final approval of plans by owner as well as introducing project manager and lead-carpenter.
01.004. -Administrative fee - 1 EA
This fee address the initial set up of your project as well as labor associated with permitting. This item relates to small
projects, includes travel.
01.008. - Building Permit -Base Fee - 1 EA
SITE PREPARATION
02.147. - Floor removal 1x strip sheathing -240 SF
Remove wood surface in each of the 2 bedrooms
02.218. - Interior door removal - 1 EA
Remove interior door, frame and trim from interior wall
02.226, - Miscellaneous site preparation labor -6 HR
This item addresses additional site preparation related labor that the project will require.
02.315. - Plaster & wood lath ceiling tear-out- 250 SF
Remove ceiling covering from ceiling joists
02.341. -Wall gypsum lath & plaster tear-out- 602 SF
Tear out wall covering from studs. Either one or both sides of studs based on design and sq ft in estimate.
FLOOR FRAMING
06.118. - 3/4" sub floor-252 SF
Plywood will be screwed into the joists —through the existing sub floor. Including all materials as required
WALL FRAMING
07.003. - Reframe door 8"from its location - 1 EA
Reframe bedroom door to center of hallway
07.015. - 1"x 3"furring over ceiling joists -252 SF
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Apply wood furring over existing framing 16"oc. Lumber shall be kiln dried SPF#2 or better. We may also add solid
blocking as deemed necessary in the field, for appropriate support for new wallboard hanging. The objective is to
maximize the ceiling height.
DOORS AND TRIM
12.012. -4 wide trim around doors and windows-flat with a 3/16" radius routered on one edge. We will use 3/4"thick
stock that will be furred out with 1/4" plywood. - 147 LF
Trim each door and window of each of the 2 rooms; Includes 8" high baseboard around each rooms perimeter---we'll
furred out the baseboard also
12.110. -2'6" W x 6-6"H pine 6 panel interior door- 1 EA
6 Panel interior pine hinged door
12.330. - Reinstall salvaged interior door - 1 EA
Install salvaged interior door---door on site and was purchased by trhe homeowner.
HEATING AND COOLING
15.017. - Radiator remove and install -2 EA
Remove and install the existing radiators--place on wooden pads for level. Cap each pipe while radiator is not
connected.
ELECTRICAL
16.000.00- Electrical permit- Small project- 1 EA
This item covers the cost of an electrical permit and inspections for a small project with a minimal amount of electrical
work. Some typical examples include but are not limited to, basic bathroom remodels and miscellaneous piecework.
16.100. - Electric Duplex outlet, new work-4 EA
Install duplex outlets in new work. Installation to include wire and device. This is for the bedroom area
16.115. -Single-pole switch -new work- 1 EA
New switch for the new ceiling fixture in the bedroom .
16.120. -Ceiling or Wall Fixture, New work - 1 EA
Wire for and install a ceiling fixture in new work conditions. This item covers material and labor. Fixture to be provided
by client. See seperate spec for switch.
16.120.01 -Ceiling or Wall Fixture, Old work -2 EA
Remove the existing wall scountzes in the bedrooms
16.120.01 - For lower level switch rework to the new ceiling fan and separate switch - 1 EA
Rework the existing switch to the new ceiling fan.
16.122. - Recessed light, old work- 1 EA
Install a new ceiling fixture (fixture supplied by customer)where the recessed light is.
16.206 - Ceiling fan install, old work- 1 EA
Install a customer supplied ceiling fan in the lower level dining room.
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16.224. - Hard wire smoke detector connection to box- 1 EA
Connect existing fire alarm wiring to the breaker box. The existing wire is assumed to be ready to connect in the
existing breaker box. If a"piggy back circuit is required then there would be an up charge of approximately$110; the
electrical inspector may require a sub-panel installation where the up charge cost would be approximately$750. The
Fire Marshall may also require installation of new hard wired smoke detector in each of the 2 bedrooms ---this would
be an up charge of approximately$135.00 each. These items will be verified in the field.
16.225 - Rework as needed -6 EA
This item address miscellaneous electrical labor required on all jobs. Specifically, these labor hours will be used in
omitting or reworking existing electrical to allow for wall or ceiling removal as well as reframing walls to add or
increase openings. Electrical labor may also be used in unusual conditions where standard unit pricing does not
address the actual labor required for the work
INSULATION
17.016. -Kraftback unfaced R-19 6-1/4 insulation -764 SF
Install on exterior walls and in ceiling areas of the 2 bedrooms. Vapor barrier included.
INTERIOR WALLS
18.003. —Blue board and skim coat 801-1280sf- 854 SF
Install 1/2" blue board plaster base on existing framing. Blue board to be secured with approved, coated drywall
screws. Any nails used will be driven to a dimple. All joints and surfaces to be skimmed with 1/8" veneer plaster. This
item covers the walls and ceilings of the 2 bedroom areas. The homeowner desires all this board to"die into"the
edges of all newly installed trim work; as opposed to all trim being applied over the new wallboard.
CLEAN-UP
25.013.02 - Remove debris from site - 1 EA
Remove the associated construction debris from site. This may include providing a roll off container for construction
debris. This container is for construction debris only. Precautions will be taken to protect the area beneath the
container by using blocks to distribute the weight. However, Blackdog is not responsible for damage or depressions in
the ground or driveway cause by the container. As with all items in the proposal, please note the quantity of
containers included with the proposal. Due to the difficulty in estimating debris volume, you will be charged or
credited based on the actual number of roll off containers used.
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Blackdog Builders, Inc.
Notice of Cancellation
Received on this day:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette
You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days of the aforementioned
transaction date. If you cancel any property traded in, any payments made by you under the agreement, and any
negotiable instruments executed by you will be returned within 10 business days following receipt by the
CONTRACTOR of your cancellation notice. Any security interest arising out of the transaction will be cancelled.
If you cancel, you must make available te4he-CONTRACTOR, at your residence, in substantially as good condition as
when
received, any goods delivered to you under this agreement. Alternatively you may comply with the instructions of the
CONTRACTOR regarding the return shipment of goods at the CONTRACTOR's expense and risk._--
If you do make the goods available to the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR does not pick them up within
twenty(20) days of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods without further obligation. If
you fail to make the goods available to the CONTRACTOR or you agree to return the goods to the CONTRACTOR
and fail to do so, then you remain liable for performance of all obligations under the agreement.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this Notice of Cancellation or any other written
notice or send a telegram to:
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Redro f n i o Lane, Unit#1
Salem, NH 03079
603 898-0868
Not later than midnight of which will be the third day after the aforementioned transaction
date.
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Verrette Date
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