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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 2§ 17266 District Construction Oversight

§ 17266 District Construction Oversight

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§ 17266 District Construction Oversight

Key Takeaways

  • •The school district must have its own architect or engineer for building projects.
  • •This person makes sure buildings are safe and built right.
  • •They watch over the construction to check everything is done correctly.

Example

A school wants to build a new gym.

The school district must hire their own architect or engineer to design the gym and make sure it’s built safely. They can’t just let the construction company do whatever they want.

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

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§ 17266 District Construction Oversight

The district shall furnish its own architect or structural engineer, or both, for necessary structural engineering and supervision of construction. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

architectstructural engineerstructural engineeringsupervision of construction

Related Statutes

  • § 17329 Professional Oversight Of Construction
  • § 100500 State Infrastructure Bond Authorization
  • § 100510 Bond Issuance And Administration
  • § 100520 Higher Education Bond Authorization
  • § 100525 Bond Principal And Interest Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17266.
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