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Maine Revised Statutes Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 1482. Residential insulation contract

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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:

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;

B. Disclosure that allergic symptoms may develop anywhere from a few days to more than 6 months after installation; and

C. Disclosure whether the contractor will take corrective action if an allergic reaction develops.

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