California § 20440 - The work, in all cases, shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20440 — The work, in all cases, shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20440. The work, in all cases, shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction
The work, in all cases, shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction of the superintendent of streets and the materials used shall comply with the specifications and be to the satisfaction of the superintendent of streets and all contracts made therefor shall contain a provision to that effect unless the legislative body by resolution adopted within 10 days after the passage of the resolution ordering the work directs that the work shall be done under the direction of the engineer and the materials used shall comply with the specifications and be to the satisfaction of the engineer, instead of the superintendent of streets, and in such case the contract shall contain a provision to that effect.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20440
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20440 cover?
Section 20440 ("The work, in all cases, shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction") 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 § 20440?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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