§ 6-38-4 - Contract provisions.
SECTION 6-38-4
§ 6-38-4 Contract provisions. – Contracts provided under the provisions of this chapter must include, but maynot be limited to, the following:
(1) The type of insulation as defined in § 6-38-2, themanufacturer, and the commercial brand name, if any. Under this provision, anyinsulation contractor intending to install a ureaformaldehyde insulationproduct must conspicuously include within any contract required under theprovisions of this chapter the following notice in its entirety:
"CAUTION: Under some conditions ureaformaldehyde insulationmay cause the release of formaldehyde gas into living areas, and thedevelopment of adverse health effects. Continued exposure to formaldehyde cancause nausea and vomiting, respiratory difficulties, headaches, eye irritation,and allergic reactions. The symptoms may develop anywhere from a few days tomore than six (6) months after the gas is released. This notice of cautionshall be acknowledged by the purchaser by signifying in an appropriate box thatthe purchaser has read and understands the nature and terms of the notice,provided, however, that the acknowledgment shall not constitute a waiver of anyrights pursuant to the contract."
(2) The resistance factor of the insulation per product inchand the thickness in inches of the insulation to be installed.
(3) The degree of flammability of those properties. Underthis provision, any insulation contractor intending to install apolyurethane-based insulation product must conspicuously include within anycontract required under the provisions of this chapter the following notice inits entirety:
"NOTICE In the event of fire, a urethane-based product, ifburned, can emit a highly toxic and deadly gas."
(4) The area to be insulated as calculated in square feet,and a generic description of the area to be insulated, i.e., walls, roof,and/or floors.
(5) The method by which the insulation contractor intends toinstall the insulation.
(6) The type of ventilation to be installed in the insulatedarea. If no ventilation is to be installed, the contract must state this ormust state that no ventilation is required, and the reasons for the statementmust be provided.
(7) The type of vapor barrier to be installed. If no vaporbarrier is to be installed, the contract must state this or must state that novapor barrier is required and the reasons for the statement must be provided.
(8) A guarantee against product settling or a statement as tothe maximum percentage by which the insulation product can be expected tosettle and over what period of time the settling can take place.
(9) A detailed description of structural changes required toinstall insulation, and an estimate of the cost of those changes. If nostructural changes are required, the contract must state this.
(10) A statement of the insulation contractor's intent tocomplete all work necessary to restore the structure and surrounding area toits condition prior to commencement of installation of insulation.
(11) The provisions of all product and installer warranties.
(12) The name, business address, and owner of the firm,partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock associationproviding the goods and services as described in the contract.