California § 5538 - This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing either alone or with co
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§ 5538. This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing either alone or with co
This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing either alone or with contractors, if required by Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3, labor and materials, with or without plans, drawings, specifications, instruments of service, or other data covering such labor and materials to be used for any of the following: (a) For nonstructural or nonseismic storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, or other appliances or equipment. (b) For any nonstructural or nonseismic work necessary to provide for their installation. (c) For any nonstructural or nonseismic alterations or additions to any building necessary to or attendant upon the installation of those storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, appliances, or equipment, provided those alterations do not change or affect the structural system or safety of the building.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5538
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5538 cover?
Section 5538 ("This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing either alone or with co") 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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