California § 19164 - Any city, city and county, or county may assign allowable working stresses to exi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19164 — Any city, city and county, or county may assign allowable working stresses to exi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19164. Any city, city and county, or county may assign allowable working stresses to exi
Any city, city and county, or county may assign allowable working stresses to existing materials based on substantiating research data or engineering judgment. Such allowable working stresses shall be limited by a safety factor which is reasonably commensurate with the importance of the element in which the material is used. In the event the local jurisdiction does not have the ability to assign such allowable working stresses, it may employ as a consultant the office of the State Architect. Allowable working stresses prepared by the office of the State Architect for any city, city and county, or county shall be subject to approval by the Seismic Safety Commission.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19164
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19164 cover?
Section 19164 ("Any city, city and county, or county may assign allowable working stresses to exi") 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 § 19164?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19164" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 19164 apply to my situation?
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