Cal. Civil Code § 897 : Requirements For Actions For Construction Defects — California Civil Code — Property — Definitions — Function or component not addressed by standards Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The standards set forth in this chapter are intended to address every function or component of a structure. To the extent that a function or component of a structure is not addressed by these standards, it shall be actionable if it causes damage. Ca. Civ. Code § 897 Added by Stats 2002 ch 722 (SB 800), s 3, eff. 1/1/2003.