Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS
10 §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;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
2.  Type of insulation.  The type of insulation to be installed;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
3.  Area covered.  An estimate of the square footage of area to be covered;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
4.  Degree of flammability.  The degree of flammability of the insulation;  
[PL 1979, c. 154 (RPR).]
5.  Method of installation.  The method of installation to be used;  
[PL 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;  
[PL 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;  
[PL 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;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
9.  Areas to be insulated.  The areas of the dwelling to be insulated;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
10.  Changes required.  Any construction, reconstruction or structural changes required to install the insulation;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
11.  Work following insulation.  Any restoration, finishing or cleanup work to be performed following the installation of insulation;  
[PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
12.  Provisions of warranties.  The provisions of all warranties;  
[PL 1983, c. 681, §1 (AMD).]
13.  Names.  The name, business address and owner of the firm providing the goods and services provided herein; and  
[PL 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;   [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).]
[PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 154 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 681, §§1,2 (AMD).