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Is prevailing wage necessary in this situation.

I am estimating repairs to the City of Encinitas Life Guard Towers. This is what we normally do for anyone. I have been told that repairs to facilities falls outside the prevailing wage law. Can you please let me know what the law is in this situation?

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Apr 30, 2020

All workers on California public works projects must be paid prevailing wages. And, repairs to public property will generally qualify as public works. Though, if the repair is under $1,000, then prevailing wages won't be required. I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert on California prevailing wage requirements, though. So, reaching out to a local California construction attorney could help to clear things up. They'll likely be more familiar with what's required under the state's prevailing wage scheme. These resources should be helpful, too: (1) Frequently Asked Questions on Public Works | California Department of Industrial Relations; and (2) Understanding California Prevailing Wage Requirements & Rules.

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