Health & Saf. Code, § 17954 · Chapter 4. Application and Scope
Health & Saf. Code, § 17954
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, such ordinance shall require a soil investigation of each lot in the subdivision.
The soil investigation shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered in this state. It shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1001.
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