California § 7102 - Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7102 — Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7102. Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts
Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts thereunder which limit the contracteeâs liability to an extension of time for delay for which the contractee is responsible and which delay is unreasonable under the circumstances involved, and not within the contemplation of the parties, shall not be construed to preclude the recovery of damages by the contractor or subcontractor. No public agency may require the waiver, alteration, or limitation of the applicability of this section. Any such waiver, alteration, or limitation is void. This section shall not be construed to void any provision in a construction contract which requires notice of delays, provides for arbitration or other procedure for settlement, or provides for liquidated damages.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7102
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7102 cover?
Section 7102 ("Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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