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DEFINITIONS:
EIFS -Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems – means an exterior cladding or finish system used on any part of any
structure and consisting of: a) a rigid or semi-rigid insulation board made of expended polystyrene or other materials; and
b) an adhesive and/or mechanical fasteners used to attach the insulation board to the substrate; and c) a reinforced base
coat; and d) a finish coat providing surface texture and color.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR – A contractor, who exercises primary control of the job site, typically subcontracts a
significant portion of the work, and/or is named in the construction documents as the general contractor of record.
RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR – Single or multi-unit family housing, including apartments, condominiums and
townhouses, planned unit developments and tract housing or similar planned communities.
SUBSIDENCE – Any movement of the land or earth including landslides, mudflow, earth sinking, rising and shifting,
collapse or movement of fill, earth settling, slipping, falling away, caving in, eroding or tilting and earthquake.
TORCH APPLIED ROOFING (MODIFIED BITUMEN) – This process which is also called torch welding, involves a
modified bitumen installed on a roofing deck by means of a torch. A membrane is laid on the roof, heated by a torch and
allowed to cool so that the material solidifies in place. The asphalt component in the membrane serves as an adhesive
between the surface material and roof substrate.
MODIFIED BITUMEN – Also called “modbit” membranes consist of an asphalt and polymer blend which allow the
asphalt to take on characteristics of the polymer.
HOT AIR WELDING – Hot Air Welding is a system utilizing a heating source (either electric or propane flame)
attached to a hose, which blows hot air onto the membrane.
TRACT HOUSING – Developments where the houses are similar in price, physical characteristics, lot size and square
footage; numerous houses of similar or complementary design constructed on a given expense of land, by a single builder.
WRAP-UP (OCIP/CCIP) – A policy providing coverage(s) for all interests in a major construction project. Also know
as an OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) or a CCIP (Contractor Controlled Insurance Program).
WARRANTY
: The purpose of this Contractors Questionnaire is to assist in the underwriting process. Information contained
herein is specifically relied upon in determination of the applicant's insurability. Material misstatements or errors made on
this form may provide a basis for the company's rescission of the policy at any time during the term of the policy, with the
return of unearned premium. The undersigned, therefore, warrants that the information contained herein (consisting of 6
pages) is true an accurate to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The Supplemental Questionnaire shall be the
basis of any insurance policy that may be issued.
Signature of Applicant:* ____________________________________________________________
Name & Title: ___________________________________________________Date: ____________
*Must be owner, executive officer or partner of the company
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