California § 5171 - Before requiring the plans, specifications and estimates provided for in Section
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5171 — Before requiring the plans, specifications and estimates provided for in Section, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5171. Before requiring the plans, specifications and estimates provided for in Section
Before requiring the plans, specifications and estimates provided for in Section 5130 the legislative body shall pass a resolution requesting the public agency having charge of the supplying and distribution of the domestic water supply in the district about to be improved to furnish to the legislative body plans and specifications for adequate and appropriate conduits, pipes, hydrants and other appurtenances necessary for that purpose. It shall be the duty of such public agency to furnish the plans and specifications so required, and the plans and specifications shall be submitted to the legislative body for its approval. The cost of the preparation of such plans and specifications shall form a part of the incidental expenses of the work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5171
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5171 cover?
Section 5171 ("Before requiring the plans, specifications and estimates provided for in Section") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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