Revised IR A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt from DSA Review

Document Update for IR A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt from DSA Review per construction cost threshold increase. 
Published on February 03, 2023
in Compliance , Construction , Building , Building code

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has revised Interpretation of Regulations (IR) A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt from DSA Review. This IR clarifies when plans and specifications for alteration, reconstruction, or small new construction projects on existing public (K‒12) school and community college sites are not required to be submitted to DSA for review and approval.

The construction cost thresholds in this IR have been increased in accordance with the Engineering News-Record’s U.S. 20 City Construction Cost Index for 2023.

Please direct any questions to DSA's Code and Standards Unit at (916) 445-8100.