NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER 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.? - ANSWER 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.? - ANSWER When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER A contractor may be an
individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER All labor, services, and materials to be
furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor? -
ANSWER $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I.
license? - ANSWER No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license? - ANSWER If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of
an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ANSWER Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
What percentage of a customers payments can a Contractor use for administrative,
overhead, and other projects? - ANSWER 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.
No work should be performed and no money should be paid until after the ____ day
cancellation period? - ANSWER 3 days
Can a H.I. Contractor arrange a home loan or a home improvement loan for a
consumer? - ANSWER No, nor can they act as an agent for, advertise, or promote
loans.
Must a contractor furnish a consumer with a written estimate? - ANSWER Yes, if the
consumer requests one.
Can a Contractor charge a fee for an estimate? - ANSWER Yes, but they must disclose
the fee to the consumer before providing the estimate and must include and itemize the
fee in the total estimated contract price.
What is the fine for false or fraudulent representation? - ANSWER A contractor or
salesperson who lies is subject to fines of up to $500 for each separate
misrepresentation.
Study guide Accurate 100%
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER 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.? - ANSWER 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.? - ANSWER When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER A contractor may be an
individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER All labor, services, and materials to be
furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor? -
ANSWER $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I.
license? - ANSWER No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license? - ANSWER If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of
an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ANSWER Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
What percentage of a customers payments can a Contractor use for administrative,
overhead, and other projects? - ANSWER 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.
No work should be performed and no money should be paid until after the ____ day
cancellation period? - ANSWER 3 days
Can a H.I. Contractor arrange a home loan or a home improvement loan for a
consumer? - ANSWER No, nor can they act as an agent for, advertise, or promote
loans.
Must a contractor furnish a consumer with a written estimate? - ANSWER Yes, if the
consumer requests one.
Can a Contractor charge a fee for an estimate? - ANSWER Yes, but they must disclose
the fee to the consumer before providing the estimate and must include and itemize the
fee in the total estimated contract price.
What is the fine for false or fraudulent representation? - ANSWER A contractor or
salesperson who lies is subject to fines of up to $500 for each separate
misrepresentation.
