California § 2079 - Clauses may be added to the standard form: (a) Covering subject matter and risks

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2079 — Clauses may be added to the standard form: (a) Covering subject matter and risks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2079. Clauses may be added to the standard form: (a) Covering subject matter and risks

Clauses may be added to the standard form: (a) Covering subject matter and risks not otherwise covered; provided that clauses covering loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction, nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination, all whether directly or indirectly resulting from an insured peril under the standard policy issued pursuant to Section 2071 may be insured under said policy only by a written endorsement providing such insurance, with such endorsement affixed to said standard policy. (b) Assuming greater liability than is otherwise imposed on the insurer. (c) Granting insured permits and privileges not otherwise provided. (d) Waiving any of the matters which may be waived and which avoid the policy or suspend the insurance. (e) Waiving any of the requirements imposed on the insured after loss. (f) As provided in Section 3047.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2079

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2079 cover?

Section 2079 ("Clauses may be added to the standard form: (a) Covering subject matter and risks") 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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