Article 2. Definitions of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 31. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.5. >> Article 2.
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Owner-builder" means any person or family who provides all,
or a substantial amount, as determined by the department, of the
labor necessary to build a housing unit that will be the principal
residence of that person or family.
(b) "Owner-building" means the process engaged in by
owner-builders in the construction of a principal residence.
(c) "Self-help rehabilitator" means any person or family who
provides all, or a substantial amount, as determined by the
department, of the labor necessary to rehabilitate, renovate, or
improve that person's or family's principal residence.
(d) "Self-help rehabilitation" means the process engaged in by
self-help rehabilitators in the rehabilitation, renovation or
improvement of their principal residences.