California § 16015 - All drawings and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible charge of
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§ 16015. All drawings and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible charge of
All drawings and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible charge of an architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer, who shall sign all drawings and specifications for approval of the enforcement agency. Observation of the work of construction shall be under the general responsible charge of the same architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer when feasible, as determined by the enforcement agency, except that if drawings and specifications do not involve architectural or structural conditions, the drawings and specifications may be prepared and the work of construction may be administered by a registered professional engineer qualified in the branch of engineering that is appropriate to the drawings, specifications, estimates, and work of construction.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16015
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16015 cover?
Section 16015 ("All drawings and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible charge of") 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.
How do I cite California § 16015?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 16015 apply to my situation?
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