2005 Maine Code - §1482 — Residential insulation contract

      1. Resistance factor. The resistance factor of the insulation per inch and the thickness in inches to be installed;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      2. Type of insulation. The type of insulation to be installed;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      3. Area covered. An estimate of the square footage of area to be covered;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      4. Degree of flammability. The degree of flammability of the insulation;[1979, c. 154 (rpr).]
      5. Method of installation. The method of installation to be used;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      6. Type of ventilation. The type of ventilation to be installed. If no ventilation is to be installed, the contract shall so state;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      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;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      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;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      9. Areas to be insulated. The areas of the dwelling to be insulated;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      10. Changes required. Any construction, reconstruction or structural changes required to install the insulation;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      11. Work following insulation. Any restoration, finishing or cleanup work to be performed following the installation of insulation;[1977, c. 660 (new).]
      12. Provisions of warranties. The provisions of all warranties;[1983, c. 681, § 1 (amd).]
      13. Names. The name, business address and owner of the firm providing the goods and services provided herein; and[1983, c. 681, § 1 (amd).]
      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; [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 [1983, c. 681, §2 (new).]    
C. Disclosure whether the contractor will take corrective action if an allergic reaction develops. [1983, c. 681, § 2 (new).] [1983, c. 681, § 2 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1977,  Ch. 660,   § (NEW).
PL 1979,  Ch. 154,   § (AMD).
PL 1983,  Ch. 681,   §1,2 (AMD).