Civil Code Property, Pets & Rentals
Pressure Washing During Drought
Chapter 5 · Property Use and Maintenance · Protected Uses
Text current as of 2026-07-07 · Last amended by SB 992, eff. 2014-09-18
The code says CIV §4736
(a) A provision of the governing documents shall be void and unenforceable if it requires pressure washing the exterior of a separate interest and any exclusive use common area appurtenant to the separate interest during a state or local government declared drought emergency.
(b) For purposes of this section, “pressure washing” means the use of a high-pressure sprayer or hose and potable water to
remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects, including buildings, vehicles, and concrete surfaces.
(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 434, Sec. 2. (SB 992) Effective September 18, 2014.)
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