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When are the California Preliminary Notices for Public Works used?

I just want to know when are the California Preliminary Notices for Public Works used? Does it start as soon as a Public Works project starts? Thank you for your assistance

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Feb 19, 2020

Participants on California public works projects are generally required to send preliminary notice in order to retain the ability to make a valid claim against the project's payment bond. Direct contractors do not need to provide preliminary notice, as they are required to provide the bond protection and don't make claims for nonpayment against their own bond, and wage laborers are also exempt from the preliminary notice requirement. The California preliminary notice for public projects should be given within 20 days of the claimant's first furnishing labor or material to the project. While a private preliminary notice in California can be given late and still be effective beginning 20 days prior to being sent, it is not as clear that a public notice is effective to any extent if given late, and is not effective if given after the recording of a notice of completion.

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