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5.__Inspections.__The board may contract with municipalities
or with qualified private building inspectors to enforce the
building code established in this section.

 
A.__Contracts between the board and private inspectors or
municipalities must include terms that:

 
(1)__Prohibit conflicts of interest;

 
(2)__Specify the scope of work to be performed;

 
(3)__Provide, at a minimum, for the inspection of the
foundation, frame and completed structure;

 
(4)__Specify terms and schedule of payment;

 
(5)__Designate means of resolving disputes arising
under the contracts; and

 
(6)__Allocate liability for nonperformance of
contractual obligations.

 
B.__As soon as possible after each inspection of a dwelling,
the board shall provide a written notice of approval of the
portion of the construction as completed or shall specify
any deficiency or failure to comply with the applicable
code.

 
§15359.__Required contract provisions

 
A home construction or home improvement contract is not valid
or enforceable against an owner unless it:

 
1.__Compliance.__Is in compliance with Title 10, chapter 219-
A;

 
2.__Writing.__Is in writing and legible;

 
3.__Signed.__Is signed by the owner and the home contractor or
a home contractor salesperson on behalf of a home contractor;

 
4.__Entire agreement.__Contains the entire agreement between
the owner and home contractor;

 
5.__Transaction date.__Contains the date of the transaction;

 
6.__Contractor data.__Contains the name, street address and
the license number of the home contractor;


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