The standards set forth in this chapter are intended to address every function or component of a structure. To the extent that a function or component of a structure is not addressed by these standards, it shall be actionable if it causes damage.
Cal. Civ. Code § 897
Actionable Defects
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 219 Cal. App. 4th 98 - Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Brookfield Crystal Cove LLC (2013)
Most recently applied in 223 Cal. App. 4th 1411 - Burch v. Superior Court (February 2014)
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3
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