A swimming pool contractor must provide specific disclosures under B&P Code 7167. Which of the following is NOT required to be disclosed in writing before contract execution?
Correct Answer
D) The total estimated utility costs for pool operation
B&P Code 7167 requires disclosure of permit requirements and workers' compensation information, but does not mandate disclosure of ongoing utility costs. The law focuses on construction-related disclosures rather than operational expenses, which can vary significantly based on usage patterns and local utility rates.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P Code 7167 requires swimming pool contractors to disclose construction-related information such as permit requirements and workers' compensation insurance details. However, the ongoing cost of utility usage (electricity, water, chemicals) is an operational expense that varies by consumer behavior, local rates, and pool usage — the statute does not mandate this disclosure because it falls outside the scope of construction-related consumer protections.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: That an electrical permit may be required for pool equipment
Disclosure of potential electrical permit requirements is specifically required under B&P Code 7167 because pool equipment installations frequently trigger electrical permits. Homeowners must be informed before signing so they can budget and plan accordingly.
Option B: The contractor's workers' compensation insurance carrier information
Workers' compensation insurance carrier information is a required disclosure under B&P Code 7167. Homeowners have a right to know whether the contractor carries workers' compensation coverage before work begins on their property.
Option C: That pool construction may require a building permit
The requirement to obtain a building permit for pool construction is a mandatory disclosure under B&P Code 7167. Homeowners must understand the permitting process before the contract is executed.
Memory Technique
B&P Code 7167 disclosures are all about 'before the shovel hits the ground' — permits, insurance, and licensing. Utility bills come after the pool is built and running, so they are outside the statute's scope. Remember: '7167 = construction disclosures only.'
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