{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"8702","citation":"Civ. Code, § 8702","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8000. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8160. - 8851.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Security for Large Project [8700. - 8730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Application of Chapter [8700. - 8704.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-7/article-1"}],"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.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter does not apply to any of the following works of improvement:</p><p>(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 <a href=\"/bpc/7056\">7056</a> 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.</p><p>(b) A housing development eligible for a density bonus under Section <a href=\"/gov/65915\">65915</a> of the Government Code.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/application-of-chapter-8702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}