Section 8180.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 8180.
in effect(a)
For the purpose of this title, completion of a work of improvement occurs upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(1)
Actual completion of the work of improvement.
(2)
Occupation or use by the owner accompanied by cessation of labor.
(3)
Cessation of labor for a continuous period of 60 days.
(4)
Recordation of a notice of cessation after cessation of labor for a continuous period of 30 days.
(b)
Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if a work of improvement is subject to acceptance by a public entity, completion occurs on acceptance.
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