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MHIC (Maryland Home Improvement Commission)
Exam||Just Out!!!
What information of the commission must be included in a
contract? - ANSWER-Commission phone #, address, and web
address
How much mold can be removed on a job site without a
license? - ANSWER-10 ft of mold
How much is the fine for lead? - ANSWER-$37,500 daily
What parties must sign a Home Improvement contract? -
ANSWER-Homeowner and Contractor
How many members are in the Commission? - ANSWER-9
Where is the office of the Commission located? - ANSWER-
Baltimore City
Who is responsible for the operations of the Commission? -
ANSWER-Executive Director
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What is the best method to give an estimate? - ANSWER-The
Quantity take off method
How many Commission members MUST be present at a
hearing? - ANSWER-3
how many inches must the MHIC license # on vehicle
advertising be? - ANSWER-minimum 3 inches
What is the maximum fine for contracting without a license -
first offense? - ANSWER-$1k, 6 months of jail or both
If the commission pays a claim from the guarantee fund base on
the actions or omissions of a contractor, the commission can...?
- ANSWER-suspend license
Who is considered a Salesperson - ANSWER-The person who
carries out a sale
Does a subcontractor require a license? - ANSWER-No, a
subtractor is not required a license
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How many Contractors can a Salesperson represent or work
for? - ANSWER-No more than 2 contractors at the same time for
the same project
OSHA 301 form must remain on file at workplace for at least? -
ANSWER-5 years
How many employees minimum must a contractor have to be
required to purchase Workers Compensation Insurance? -
ANSWER-1 employee
What must the Sales Person include very close to the signing
line in a contract? - ANSWER-notice of cancellation
Who is responsible of notifying employees about dangerous
materials on a worksite? - ANSWER-the contractor
On any advertising what must always be included? - ANSWER-
MHIC #____________
For a sale to be considered door-to-door where can a contract
NOT be signed? - ANSWER-the office of the contractor
MHIC (Maryland Home Improvement Commission)
Exam||Just Out!!!
What information of the commission must be included in a
contract? - ANSWER-Commission phone #, address, and web
address
How much mold can be removed on a job site without a
license? - ANSWER-10 ft of mold
How much is the fine for lead? - ANSWER-$37,500 daily
What parties must sign a Home Improvement contract? -
ANSWER-Homeowner and Contractor
How many members are in the Commission? - ANSWER-9
Where is the office of the Commission located? - ANSWER-
Baltimore City
Who is responsible for the operations of the Commission? -
ANSWER-Executive Director
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What is the best method to give an estimate? - ANSWER-The
Quantity take off method
How many Commission members MUST be present at a
hearing? - ANSWER-3
how many inches must the MHIC license # on vehicle
advertising be? - ANSWER-minimum 3 inches
What is the maximum fine for contracting without a license -
first offense? - ANSWER-$1k, 6 months of jail or both
If the commission pays a claim from the guarantee fund base on
the actions or omissions of a contractor, the commission can...?
- ANSWER-suspend license
Who is considered a Salesperson - ANSWER-The person who
carries out a sale
Does a subcontractor require a license? - ANSWER-No, a
subtractor is not required a license
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How many Contractors can a Salesperson represent or work
for? - ANSWER-No more than 2 contractors at the same time for
the same project
OSHA 301 form must remain on file at workplace for at least? -
ANSWER-5 years
How many employees minimum must a contractor have to be
required to purchase Workers Compensation Insurance? -
ANSWER-1 employee
What must the Sales Person include very close to the signing
line in a contract? - ANSWER-notice of cancellation
Who is responsible of notifying employees about dangerous
materials on a worksite? - ANSWER-the contractor
On any advertising what must always be included? - ANSWER-
MHIC #____________
For a sale to be considered door-to-door where can a contract
NOT be signed? - ANSWER-the office of the contractor
