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A city hires your B contractor to repair a public library wall using city funds. What is the first CA public-works issue to check?

Correct Answer

A) Whether prevailing wage public-works rules apply.

Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, and maintenance paid for with public funds can be public work, so prevailing wage duties must be evaluated.

Answer Options
A
Whether prevailing wage public-works rules apply.
B
Whether private mechanics lien deadlines replace payroll records.
C
Whether the owner can waive all labor law duties in the bid form.
D
Whether the project becomes residential because the wall is indoors.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, and maintenance paid for with public funds can be public work, so prevailing wage duties must be evaluated.

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