Louisiana § CC 466 - Component parts of a building or other construction

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§ CC 466. Component parts of a building or other construction

Things that are attached to a building and that, according to prevailing usages, serve to complete a building of the same general type, without regard to its specific use, are its component parts.  Component parts of this kind may include doors, shutters, gutters, and cabinetry, as well as plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and similar systems.

Things that are attached to a construction other than a building and that serve its principal use are its component parts.

Other things are component parts of a building or other construction if they are attached to such a degree that they cannot be removed without substantial damage to themselves or to the building or other construction.

Acts 1978, No. 728, §1; Acts 2005, No. 301, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 765, §1; Acts 2008, No. 632, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 466

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 466 cover?

Section CC 466 ("Component parts of a building or other construction") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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