California Code Of Civil Procedure Section 704.030

Material that in good faith is about to be applied to the repair or improvement of a residence is exempt if the equity in the material does not exceed two thousand four hundred twenty-five dollars ($2,425) in the following cases: (a) If purchased in good faith for use in the repair or improvement of the judgment debtor`s principal place of residence. (b) Where the judgment debtor and the judgment debtor`s spouse live separate and apart, if purchased in good faith for use in the repair or improvement of the spouse`s principal place of residence.