Maine § 1482. - Residential insulation contract

§ 1482.. Residential insulation contract

No person shall install insulation in any existing residence for compensation without providing the owner or lessee in advance with a written contract which shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions which shall be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the contract:   [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

1.  Resistance factor.  The resistance factor of the insulation per inch and the thickness in inches to be installed;

2.  Type of insulation.  The type of insulation to be installed;

3.  Area covered.  An estimate of the square footage of area to be covered;

4.  Degree of flammability.  The degree of flammability of the insulation;

5.  Method of installation.  The method of installation to be used;

6.  Type of ventilation.  The type of ventilation to be installed. If no ventilation is to be installed, the contract shall so state;

7.  Guarantee against settling.  Whether the installed insulation is guaranteed against settling and, if so, for how long and to what degree; if not, the contract shall so state;

8.  Type of vapor barrier.  The type of vapor barrier to be installed. If no vapor barrier is to be installed, the contract shall so state;

9.  Areas to be insulated.  The areas of the dwelling to be insulated;

10.  Changes required.  Any construction, reconstruction or structural changes required to install the insulation;

11.  Work following insulation.  Any restoration, finishing or cleanup work to be performed following the installation of insulation;

12.  Provisions of warranties.  The provisions of all warranties;

13.  Names.  The name, business address and owner of the firm providing the goods and services provided herein; and

14.  Use of urea formaldehyde insulation.  If urea formaldehyde insulation is to be installed, the following information:

A. A warning that urea formaldehyde may cause the occupants to experience harmful side effects, including respiratory problems, dizziness, nausea, eye and throat irritations and cancer;   [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).]

B. Disclosure that allergic symptoms may develop anywhere from a few days to more than 6 months after installation; and   [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).]

C. Disclosure whether the contractor will take corrective action if an allergic reaction develops.   [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).]