NY Home Improvement
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - -the construction,
repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement,
or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
-What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - -Any part of the home OR
land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping,
patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
-What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - -Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
-What is NOT considered H.I.? - -Construction of a new home or
building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of
or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence
owned or controlled by the state or municipality
-When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment considered H.I.? - -When there is painting work being done as
part of other home improvement work.
-When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment NOT considered H.I.? - -When it is a standalone job not part
of of other home improvement work.
-Who is a "contractor"? - -Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and
undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
-What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - -A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
-What is a H.I. contract? - -An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
-What must a H.I. contract detail? - -All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
-Who is a "salesperson"? - -Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with
a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from an
owner or tenant.
, -Who must have a DCA license? - -Any person who solicits, canvasses,
sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or salesperson
must have a DCA license.
-Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or
negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? - -No
-What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a
licensed contractor? - -$200
-Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their
trade need a H.I. license? - -No, they have their own trade licenses.
-When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need
a contractor's license? - -If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an architect or engineer.
-Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - -Yes, it must be posted in
the Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to
consumers upon request.
-Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name
must be reported to DCA within how many days? - -10 days
-How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - -
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
-When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - -About
three months before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal
package. It can be renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA
Licensing Center.
-May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or
C/O to the home owner (customer)? - -No, The prime contractor must
secure all necessary permits, licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or
exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with
state and local building laws.
-How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts,
books of account, and other records reflecting all transactions related to
the home improvement business? - -Six (6) years or the length of time
of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
-What percentage of a customers payments can a Contractor use for
administrative, overhead, and other projects? - -The contractor may not
use funds received to pay expenses unrelated to the home
improvement, unless the home improvement is completed and all
expenses for direct labor, material, and subcontractors related to the
home improvement have been paid.
Contractor Study Guide Exam|
57 Questions with Well
Ana,yzed Answers|Updated
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - -the construction,
repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement,
or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
-What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - -Any part of the home OR
land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping,
patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
-What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - -Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
-What is NOT considered H.I.? - -Construction of a new home or
building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of
or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence
owned or controlled by the state or municipality
-When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment considered H.I.? - -When there is painting work being done as
part of other home improvement work.
-When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment NOT considered H.I.? - -When it is a standalone job not part
of of other home improvement work.
-Who is a "contractor"? - -Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and
undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
-What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - -A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
-What is a H.I. contract? - -An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
-What must a H.I. contract detail? - -All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
-Who is a "salesperson"? - -Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with
a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from an
owner or tenant.
, -Who must have a DCA license? - -Any person who solicits, canvasses,
sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or salesperson
must have a DCA license.
-Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or
negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? - -No
-What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a
licensed contractor? - -$200
-Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their
trade need a H.I. license? - -No, they have their own trade licenses.
-When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need
a contractor's license? - -If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an architect or engineer.
-Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - -Yes, it must be posted in
the Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to
consumers upon request.
-Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name
must be reported to DCA within how many days? - -10 days
-How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - -
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
-When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - -About
three months before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal
package. It can be renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA
Licensing Center.
-May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or
C/O to the home owner (customer)? - -No, The prime contractor must
secure all necessary permits, licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or
exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with
state and local building laws.
-How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts,
books of account, and other records reflecting all transactions related to
the home improvement business? - -Six (6) years or the length of time
of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
-What percentage of a customers payments can a Contractor use for
administrative, overhead, and other projects? - -The contractor may not
use funds received to pay expenses unrelated to the home
improvement, unless the home improvement is completed and all
expenses for direct labor, material, and subcontractors related to the
home improvement have been paid.
