Ordinance regarding Pottstown Home Improvement Contractors

There is a new ordinance regarding Home Improvement Contractors.

You can download the ordinance here: Home Improvement Contractors

What is Home Improvement Contractor Registration: All home improvement contractors must register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the PA Attorney General’s Office.

Who it applies to: All home improvement contractors that perform more than $5,000 in business annually directly with consumers. New home builders and building suppliers that do not perform home improvements are exempt from this registration.

Specific Requirements: A $50 registration fee every two years, proof of liability insurance including coverage of personal injury and property damage, and a completed registration form submitted to the Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Contractor Registration Number: Upon approval, the bureau  will issue a registration number. The registration number must be used by the home improvement contractor on all documents (contracts, advertisements, business cards, etc). “Advertisement” is defined as a statement promoting home improvement services in a newspaper, periodical, pamphlet, circular, billboard, sign, letterhead, business card or other printed materials, or announcements to the public on radio, television or the internet.

The term shall not include the following: 1) sponsorship or recognition of sponsorships of civic, charitable or nonprofit events, teams or purposes; 2) writings or graphics on promotional clothing, pens, pencils, notepads or similar items.

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