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SJ-MC tit. 27, ch. 27.24, pt. 2
in effect

San José Municipal Code § 27.24.110 Risk manager defined.

27.24.110 - Risk manager defined. For purposes of this Part 2, "Risk Manager" means the person from the City responsible for reviewing, determining and establishing appropriate insurance coverage and requirements for City contracts. (Ord. 30308.)

San José Municipal Code § 27.24.120 Insurance requirements.

27.24.120 - Insurance requirements. The Risk Manager will determine and establish the appropriate insurance requirements, including coverages and coverage amounts, for all Public Works Contracts and all other contracts governed by this Title 27. (Ord. 30308.)

San José Municipal Code § 27.24.130 Contract requirement.

27.24.130 - Contract requirement. Public Works Contracts entered by the Director must conform to the insurance coverage and requirements established by the Risk Manager. (Ord. 30308.)

San José Municipal Code § 27.24.140 Proof of insurance.

27.24.140 - Proof of insurance. A. Proof of insurance must be in the form of a complete and properly issued certificate of insurance, together with copies of all required endorsements. B. Proof of insurance must be submitted to, and approved by, the Risk Manager. (Ord. 30308.)

San José Municipal Code § 27.24.150 Time for providing proof of insurance.

27.24.150 - Time for providing proof of insurance. A. No Contractor can start performing any work pursuant to the Public Works Contract until the required proof of insurance has been submitted to, and approved by, the Risk Manager. B. The Director may include provisions in a Public Works Contract requiring that proof of insurance be provided at the time the contract is executed or at any other time before the start of construction. (Ord. 30308.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT27PRPUWO_CH27.24BOININ_PT2INFetched: 11/1/2026

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