Civil Code section 8702

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.

Source: Section 8702, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8702.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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