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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 8160 Improvement Works Not Covered

§ 8160 Improvement Works Not Covered

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§ 8160 Improvement Works Not Covered

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule is for construction or repair work that isn't covered by another set of rules (Title 3).
  • •It only applies to certain types of projects, not all of them.
  • •The rule started in 2011 but didn't fully kick in until 2012.

Example

If you hire someone to fix your kitchen, but the job isn't big enough to need a permit, this rule might apply.

This rule covers smaller jobs that don't follow the bigger, stricter rules for huge construction projects.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8160 Improvement Works Not Covered

This title applies to a work of improvement that is not governed by Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000) of this part. (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.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

work of improvementTitle 3Section 9000

Related Statutes

  • § 8006 Construction Lender Definition
  • § 8008 Construction Contract Definition
  • § 8010 Contract Price Definition
  • § 8016 Direct Contractor Definition
  • § 8022 Construction Work Coverage

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8160.
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