Civ. Code, § 8702 · Article 1. Application of Chapter
Civ. Code, § 8702
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
This chapter does not apply to any of the following works of improvement:
(a) A single-family residence, including a single-family residence located within a subdivision, and any associated fixed work that requires the services of a general engineering contractor as defined in Section 7056 of the Business and Professions Code. As used in this subdivision, “single-family residence” means a real property improvement used or intended to be used as a dwelling unit for one family.
(b) A housing development eligible for a density bonus under Section 65915 of the Government Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.
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