Home Improvement examination Guide
Home Improvement
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Can a contractor elect to secure a bond or participate in DCA's Home
improvement Trust Fund?
Yes. A contracor can either secure a bond or contribute to DCA's home
Imporovement Trust Fund Every Two Years
The contractor or sales person must attach to the signed contract two copies of a
separate completed form titled?
Notice of cancellation the words in the form must be in both eyes and the font
size must be at least 10 Point.
Contracts must be in plain English unless?
Another language was used in any oral spoken sales presentation in which the
case contract needs to be in that language as well as English
DCA
Department of Consumer Affairs
DOB
Department of Buildings
Does a home improvement contractor need a permit to perform sidewalk work?
Yes. Sidewalk work requires a permit from DOT. Call 311
Do sales persons need to notify DCA about their employers
Yes sales persons must submit to DCA written confirmation of their employment
from their employer or employers within 48 hours of appointment.
DOT
Department of Transportation
How does a person Obtain a license or renew a license?
You must submit an application to DCA for a new or renewed license a separate
home-improvement contractor license is required for each place of business.
How must a contractor handle sales tax?
Contractors must collect sales tax for repairs from the consumer and pay it.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the original contract what
should a contractor do?
The contractor should provide a written amendment to the contract which the
consumer and the contractor must both sign.
In the event of a home improvement business operating without a license what is
the final thing the DCA will do.?
The Department of consumer affairs and padlock closedown and confiscate take
the tools and trucks used in the connection with unlicensed home-improvement
work
In what form is the home improvement contract be?
Every home improvement contract must be in writing and signed by everyone
involved. You must give the consumer a complete legible copy of the contract at
the time of signing and before any work is done.
Is it necessary for a home improvement contractor to hire a licensed electrician to
do certain types of work?
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Home Improvement
examination Guide.
| Home Improvement examination Guide. | 2026
Page 1 of 6
, Home Improvement examination Guide
Heading 1
Can a contractor elect to secure a bond or participate in DCA's Home
improvement Trust Fund?
Yes. A contracor can either secure a bond or contribute to DCA's home
Imporovement Trust Fund Every Two Years
The contractor or sales person must attach to the signed contract two copies of a
separate completed form titled?
Notice of cancellation the words in the form must be in both eyes and the font
size must be at least 10 Point.
Contracts must be in plain English unless?
Another language was used in any oral spoken sales presentation in which the
case contract needs to be in that language as well as English
DCA
Department of Consumer Affairs
DOB
Department of Buildings
Does a home improvement contractor need a permit to perform sidewalk work?
Yes. Sidewalk work requires a permit from DOT. Call 311
Do sales persons need to notify DCA about their employers
Yes sales persons must submit to DCA written confirmation of their employment
from their employer or employers within 48 hours of appointment.
DOT
Department of Transportation
How does a person Obtain a license or renew a license?
You must submit an application to DCA for a new or renewed license a separate
home-improvement contractor license is required for each place of business.
How must a contractor handle sales tax?
Contractors must collect sales tax for repairs from the consumer and pay it.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the original contract what
should a contractor do?
The contractor should provide a written amendment to the contract which the
consumer and the contractor must both sign.
In the event of a home improvement business operating without a license what is
the final thing the DCA will do.?
The Department of consumer affairs and padlock closedown and confiscate take
the tools and trucks used in the connection with unlicensed home-improvement
work
In what form is the home improvement contract be?
Every home improvement contract must be in writing and signed by everyone
involved. You must give the consumer a complete legible copy of the contract at
the time of signing and before any work is done.
Is it necessary for a home improvement contractor to hire a licensed electrician to
do certain types of work?
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