NYC HOME IMPROVEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a home improvement contract? - ANSWER -A "home improvement contract" is
an agreement, whether or not in writing, between a contractor and a consumer or tenant
for performance of a home improvement and includes all labor, services, and materials
to be furnished and performed.
Who must have a DCA license? - ANSWER -Any person who solicits, canvasses, sells,
performs, or obtains a home improvement contract as a contractor or salesperson must
have a DCA license.
Where must I post my HIC license? - ANSWER -You must post your license in your
office where all consumers can see it or show it to consumers upon request.
Within how many days must you notify DCA of any change? - ANSWER -Within 10
days.
DOB - ANSWER -Department of Buildings
DCA - ANSWER -Department of Consumer Affairs
DOT - ANSWER -Department of Transportation
What is home improvement? - ANSWER -The construction, repair, replacement,
remodelling, alteration, conversion, rehabilitation, renovation, modernization,
improvement, or addition to any land or building or any part of the land or building used
or designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place, including basements,
driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools,
and terraces.
What does home improvement include? - ANSWER --Central heating/air conditioning
- Central vacuum-cleaning system
-Storm windows
-Awnings
-Communication systems
What is NOT home improvement? - 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
- Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment, when not
related to home improvement work
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a home improvement contract? - ANSWER -A "home improvement contract" is
an agreement, whether or not in writing, between a contractor and a consumer or tenant
for performance of a home improvement and includes all labor, services, and materials
to be furnished and performed.
Who must have a DCA license? - ANSWER -Any person who solicits, canvasses, sells,
performs, or obtains a home improvement contract as a contractor or salesperson must
have a DCA license.
Where must I post my HIC license? - ANSWER -You must post your license in your
office where all consumers can see it or show it to consumers upon request.
Within how many days must you notify DCA of any change? - ANSWER -Within 10
days.
DOB - ANSWER -Department of Buildings
DCA - ANSWER -Department of Consumer Affairs
DOT - ANSWER -Department of Transportation
What is home improvement? - ANSWER -The construction, repair, replacement,
remodelling, alteration, conversion, rehabilitation, renovation, modernization,
improvement, or addition to any land or building or any part of the land or building used
or designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place, including basements,
driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools,
and terraces.
What does home improvement include? - ANSWER --Central heating/air conditioning
- Central vacuum-cleaning system
-Storm windows
-Awnings
-Communication systems
What is NOT home improvement? - 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
- Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment, when not
related to home improvement work
