California § 6737.3 - A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6737.3 — A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6737.3. A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division
A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 is exempt from the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of electrical or mechanical engineering so long as the services he or she holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform, which services are subject to the provisions of this chapter, are performed by, or under the responsible charge of a registered electrical or mechanical engineer insofar as the electrical or mechanical engineer practices the branch of engineering for which he or she is registered. This section shall not prohibit a licensed contractor, while engaged in the business of contracting for the installation of electrical or mechanical systems or facilities, from designing those systems or facilities in accordance with applicable construction codes and standards for work to be performed and supervised by that contractor within the classification for which his or her license is issued, or from preparing electrical or mechanical shop or field drawings for work which he or she has contracted to perform. Nothing in this section is intended to imply that a licensed contractor may design work which is to be installed by another person.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6737.3
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6737.3 cover?
Section 6737.3 ("A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division") 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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