Me. Stat. tit. 10 § 1482

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 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: [1977, c. 660(NEW).]

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

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

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

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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;

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

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

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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).]

10 M.R.S. § 1482

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