California § 5172 - The legislative body may adopt the plans and specifications furnished to it, but
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5172 — The legislative body may adopt the plans and specifications furnished to it, but, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5172. The legislative body may adopt the plans and specifications furnished to it, but
The legislative body may adopt the plans and specifications furnished to it, but may not modify or change the same except with the consent of the public agency furnishing the plans and specifications. If no agreement can be reached the conduits, pipes and other appurtenances for supplying the water shall be omitted from the contemplated improvement. If the plans and specifications are adopted by the legislative body the engineer shall incorporate the plans and specifications in the plans and specifications furnished by him to the legislative body pursuant to Section 5130, and the plans and specifications shall thereupon be deemed incorporated in the plans and specifications for doing the work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5172
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5172 cover?
Section 5172 ("The legislative body may adopt the plans and specifications furnished to it, but") 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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