Access Compliance Code Development

DSA is authorized by California statute to develop and propose building code regulations related to access for persons with disabilities to public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing. DSA Access Compliance (DSA-AC) develops and maintains the accessibility standards and codes used in public and private buildings throughout California. DSA proposes building code regulations in accordance with rulemaking processes administered by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). DSA-AC declares building regulations for making buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs, and related facilities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Access compliance regulations are applicable to:

• Publicly funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities,
• Privately funded public accommodations and commercial facilities, and
• Public housing and private housing available for public use statewide.

Refer to Sections 109.1 of Part 2, Title 24 for more information regarding the scope and application of DSA-AC adopted regulations.

The Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance (DSA-AC) will be conducting its pre-cycle activities for the 2025 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle. DSA-AC will hold a public stakeholder forum to solicit public comments and suggestions for potential amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC). DSA-AC has developed draft code language for each of these items. The draft code language will be presented and discussed during the public stakeholder forum. Based on public comments and staff analysis, DSA-AC will refine and develop formal code change proposals and submit its initial code change documents to the CBSC.

The CBSC code amendment process provides additional opportunities for public comments during the rulemaking cycle in the 45-day and any 15-day Comment/Challenge periods. After these comment periods, code change proposals submitted by DSA-AC will be considered for approval by the CBSC in December 2024 or January 2025. Approved changes to the CBC will take effect on January 1, 2026.

DSA Access Public Hearing – April 16, 2024

DSA will hold a public meeting to hear comments on the proposals for modifications to the California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing live on Zoom on April 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and provide public comment using the Zoom information below or within the public hearing notice agenda.

• 2025 California Building Code Proposed Amendments
• 2025 California Building Code Proposed Amendments (Revised)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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Access – BSC Commission Meeting June 27, 2023 through June 29, 2023

DSA has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for commission review and approval. Written comments will be provided to the commission members if the comments are received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023.

DSA-AC 01/22 — Amend the 2022 edition of the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Part 2, Title 24

• Final Statement of Reasons — DSA-AC 01/22
• Final Express Terms — DSA-AC 01/22
  • Express Terms Addendum — DSA-AC 01/22
• Commission Action Matrix, Green — DSA-AC 01/22
• Commission Action Matrix, Yellow — DSA-AC 01/22
• Commission Action Matrix, Salmon — DSA-AC 01/22
• Updated Information Digest — DSA-AC 01/22
• Grouped Items — DSA-AC 01/22
• 03/23/2023 Public Hearing Transcript — DSA-AC 01/22

For more information such as the Zoom links (virtual) meeting notice and agenda, submittal documents, please see the CBSC's Commission Meeting webpage. 

Notice of Access 15-Day Public Comment Period – May 10, 2023 – May 25, 2023

DSA has submitted proposed changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 15-Day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC between May 10 and May 25, 2023. All written comment must be submitted no later than midnight on May 25, 2023.

• DSA-AC 01/22 – 2022 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2

For more information, please visit the CBSC’s Access 15-Day Public Comment Period webpage.

45-Day Public Comment – March 10, 2023 through April 24, 2023

DSA has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from Mar. 10, 2023, until midnight on Apr. 24, 2023.

• DSA-AC 01/22 – 2022 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the CBSC’s Access 45-Day Public Comment Period webpage.
The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time, and location of the public meeting.

DSA Public Hearing – March 23, 2023

Consistent with DSA-AC 01/22 Notice of Proposed Action, the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC) will hold a public hearing live on Zoom at 10:00 am, on March 23, 2023, during which time any person may present statements or arguments relevant to the proposed regulatory action summarized below. The public is invited to attend and provide public comment using the virtual meeting or teleconference options listed below. This meeting has no physical location.

An agenda for the meetings and information on the code change proposals are provide below.

• DSA Public Hearing Notice and Agenda (PDF)
• DSA Code Amendment Development (PDF)
• Commission Action Matrix (PDF)
• Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)

DSA-AC submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). Information about the 2021 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle is available on the CBSC website by selecting the desired phase of the code adoption cycle. 

DSA-AC accepts code change suggestions on an ongoing basis. If you would like to suggest a code change amendment for DSA's consideration, you may complete form DSA 665: DSA Code Amendment Proposal and submit it via email attachment to DSAAccess2022@dgs.ca.gov.

Access Code Collaborative Meeting – November 4 and November 7, 2022

DSA conducted an Access Code Collaborative (ACC) meeting on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 to discuss and receive comment from the Access Code Collaborative members regarding proposed changes to the 2022 edition of the California Building Code. An agenda for the meetings and information on the code change proposals are provide below.

• Access Code Collaborative Meeting Agenda
• Initial Draft 2022 Intervening Code Change Proposals November 4, 2022

Access Code Stakeholder Forum – October 24, 2022

DSA conducted a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting was conducted on Zoom – please refer to the agenda for participation details.

DSA presented drafts of proposed code amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Standards codes and solicited public input regarding these items. Supporting documents for this meeting are provided below.

• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Agenda 10/24/22 (PDF)
• Code Change Proposals Draft 10/24/22 (PDF)
  
• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Transcript 10/24/22 (DOCX)

Individuals and organizations may submit comments about DSA’s proposed code amendments via email at DSAAccess2022@dgs.ca.gov.

Building Standards Commission Review – January 18-20, 2022

DSA has submitted proposed code changes to the CBSC for review and approval. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the January 18-20, 2022, CBSC meeting. The public has the opportunity to provide written comments in advance of the commission meeting and/or oral comments at the commission meeting.

The meeting notice and agenda announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting, as well as supporting documents, are posted to the CBSC's January 2022 Commission Meeting webpage.

45-Day Comment Period – August 13, 2021 through September 27, 2021

DSA has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from August 13, 2021, until midnight on September 27, 2021. 

• DSA-AC 01/21 – 2022 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1 Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the CBSC's 45-Day Public Comment Period webpage. 

The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. 

CBSC ACCESS Code Advisory Committee Meeting – June 16 and 17, 2021

DSA has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for inclusion in the 2022 California Building Code. These items will be discussed at the CBSC’s ACCESS Code Advisory Committee meeting on June 16 and 17, 2021. Public comments may be submitted to the CBSC prior to the meeting or may be presented verbally during the meeting.

The following items will be presented by DSA for discussion:

• DSA-AC 01/21 – Adopt and amend Chapter 11B of the 2022 edition of the California Building Code, Part 2, Title 24

Agenda, meeting information and meeting documents are available on CBSC's Code Advisory Committee Review 2021 webpage.

STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS

Access Code Stakeholder Forum – April 13, 2021

DSA conducted a public meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Due to COVID-19, the meeting was conducted on Zoom – please refer to agenda for participation details.

DSA presented drafts of proposed code amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Standards codes and solicited public input regarding these items. Supporting documents for this meeting are provided below.

• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Agenda 04/13/21 (DOCX)
• Code Change Proposals Draft 04/13/21 (DOCX)

Individuals and organizations may submit comments about DSA-AC’s proposed code amendments via email at DSAAccess2022@dgs.ca.gov.

DSA-AC has submitted proposed code changes to the CBSC. Information about the 2019 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle is available on the CBSC website by selecting the desired phase of the code adoption cycle.

DSA-AC accepts code change suggestions on an ongoing basis. If you would like to suggest a code change amendment for DSA’s consideration, you may complete form DSA 665: DSA Code Amendment Proposal and submit it via email attachment to DSAAccess2019@dgs.ca.gov.

Building Standards Commission Review – November 5, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for review and approval. Items 2.01, 2.03, 11B.18, 11B.19, and 11B.38 will be reviewed and discussed at the November 5, 2020 CBSC meeting. The public has the opportunity to provide written comments in advance of the commission meeting and/or oral comments at the commission meeting. These items were to have been heard at the October 13, 2020 CBSC meeting but were not heard due to technical difficulties which kept the meeting from proceeding.

CBSC has issued a meeting notice and agenda announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. For the meeting agenda and meeting documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s webpage: Commission Meeting – November 5, 2020.

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for review and approval. Items 2.01, 2.03, 11B.18, 11B.19, and 11B.38 will be reviewed and discussed at the October 13, 2020 CBSC meeting. The public has the opportunity to provide written comments in advance of the commission meeting and/or oral comments at the commission meeting.

CBSC has issued a meeting notice and agenda announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. For the meeting agenda and meeting documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s webpage: Commission Meeting - October 13, 2020.

3rd 45-Day Comment Period – August 4, 2020 through September 18, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 3rd 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from August 4, 2020, until midnight on September 18, 2020.

• DSA-AC 01/19 – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1, Title 24) Notice of 3rd Public Comment Period: August 4, 2020-September 18, 2020 (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s 3rd 45-Day Public Comment Period webpage.

The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting.

Building Standards Commission Review – August 13-14, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for review and approval. Items 11B.13, 11B.27, and 11B.24 will be reviewed and discussed at the August 13-14, 2020 CBSC meeting. The public has the opportunity to provide written comments in advance of the commission meeting and/or oral comments at the commission meeting.

CBSC has issued a meeting notice and agenda announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. For the meeting agenda and meeting documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s webpage: Commission Meeting–August 2020.

Building Standards Commission Review – July 13-15, 2020

DSA submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for review and approval. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the July 13-15, 2020 CBSC meeting. The public has the opportunity to provide written comments in advance of the commission meeting and/or oral comments at the commission meeting.

CBSC has issued a meeting notice and agenda announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. For the meeting agenda and meeting documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s webpage Commission Meeting–July 13-15, 2020.

Please note: Items 11B.13, 11B.27, and 11B.24 are tentatively scheduled to be heard at the August 13-14, 2020 CBSC meeting. A meeting agenda and meeting documents will be available at a later date.

2nd 45-Day Comment Period – May 30, 2020 through July 14, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 2nd 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from May 30, 2020, until midnight on July 14, 2020.

• DSA-AC 01/19 – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1, Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s 2nd 45-Day Public Comment Period webpage.

The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting.

15-Day Comment Period – May 29, 2020 through June 13, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 15-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from May 29, 2020, until midnight on June 13, 2020.

• DSA-AC 01/19 – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1, Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the California Building Standards Commission’s 15-Day Public Comment Period webpage.

The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting.

45-Day Comment Period – April 3, 2020 through May 18, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for their 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from April 3, 2020, until 5 p.m. on May 18, 2020.

• DSA-AC 01/19 – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1, Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

For more information, including submittal documents, please see the CBSC's 45-Day Public Comment Period webpage.

The public will have an opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be conducted by the CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting.

CBSC Code Advisory Committee Meeting – February 11 and 12, 2020

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has submitted proposed code changes to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for inclusion in the 2019 California Building Standards Code supplement. These items will be discussed at the CBSC’s Accessibility Code Advisory Committee meeting on February 11 and, if necessary, February 12, 2020. Public comments may be submitted to the CBSC prior to the meeting or may be presented verbally during the meeting.

The following items will be presented by DSA for discussion:

• DSA-AC 01/19 - Proposed Amendments to the Accessibility Provisions of the 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Vol. 1, Title 24)

Agenda, meeting information and meeting documents are available on the California Building Standards Commission website.

STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS

Access Code Stakeholder Forum – September 19, 2019

The California Division of the State Architect (DSA) will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Division of the State Architect, Headquarters Office located at 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811 in Conference Room B. This meeting will be available via teleconference and video conference from all DSA regional offices – please refer to the Agenda for participation details.

DSA will present drafts of proposed code amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Standards codes and solicit public input regarding these items. Supporting documents for this meeting are provided below.

• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Agenda 09/19/19 (DOCX)
• Code Amendments Draft 09/19/19 (DOCX)

Second Day (July 10) of the Access Code Stakeholder Forum Will Not Take Place

The California Division of the State Architect (DSA) held a public meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and completed its review of the proposals on the agenda; therefore, the Wednesday, July 10, 2019 meeting will not be held as advertised.  Individuals wanting to make comments related to the proposed amendments are welcome to submit comments to DSAAccess2019@dgs.ca.gov.

Access Code Stakeholder Forum – July 9, 2019

DSA-AC held a public meeting on July 9, 2019 to present initial drafts of proposed code amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Standards codes and solicit public input regarding these items. Supporting documents for this meeting are provided below.

• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Agenda 07/09/19 (DOCX)
• Code Amendments Draft 07/09/19 (DOCX)
• Access Code Stakeholder Forum Transcripts 07/09/19 (DOCX)

Individuals and organizations may submit comments about DSA-AC’s proposed code amendments via email at DSAAccess2019@dgs.ca.gov.

DETECTABLE WARNING REGULATIONS TASK FORCE

DSA is working with interested individuals and organizations as members of the DSA DWR Task Force to provide advice, review and commentary during the process to develop proposed code change amendments for Chapter 11B. The DSA DWR Task Force will address both scoping and technical issues related to the detectable warnings in a series of meetings.

DWR Meeting – May 1, 2019

The DWR Task Force held a meeting on May 1, 2019

• DWR Meeting Transcript 05/01/19 (DOC)

DWR Meeting – April 3, 2019

The DWR Task Force held a meeting on April 3, 2019

• DWR Meeting Transcript 04/03/19 (DOC)

DWR Meeting – March 6, 2019

The DWR Task Force held a meeting on March 6, 2019

• DWR Meeting Transcript 03/06/19 (DOC)

DWR Meeting – February 13, 2019

The DWR Task Force held a meeting on February 13, 2019

• DWR Meeting Transcript 02/13/2019 (DOC)

DWR Meeting – January 23, 2019

The DWR Task Force held a meeting on January 23, 2019

• DWR Meeting Transcript 01/23/2019 (DOC)

CODE CHANGE PROPOSALS ARCHIVES

DSA-AC has no code change proposals presently submitted to the CBSC. Information about the 2018 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle is available on the CBSC website by selecting the desired phase of the code adoption cycle.

DSA-AC is accepting code change suggestions for the 2018 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle. If you would like to suggest a code change amendment for DSA’s consideration, you may complete form DSA 665: DSA Code Amendment Proposal and submit it via email attachment to DSAAccess2019@dgs.ca.gov.

Building Standards Commission Review - December 4 & 5, 2018

DSA-AC has submitted code change proposals to the CBSC for review and approval. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the December 4 & 5, 2018 CBSC meeting.

CBSC has issued a meeting notice announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. For more information, please see the California Building Standards Commission website.

15-Day Comment Period – October 31, 2018 through November 15, 2018

DSA-AC has submitted code change proposals to the CBSC for their 15-day public comment period. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the CBSC meeting to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from October 31, 2018, until 5:00 PM on November 15, 2018. For more information, please see the California Building Standards Commission website.

• DSA-AC – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

45-Day Comment Period – September 7, 2018 through October 22, 2018

DSA-AC has submitted code change proposals to the CBSC for their 45-day public comment period. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the CBSC meeting to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. Written comments will be accepted by the CBSC from September 7, 2018, until 5:00 PM on October 22, 2018. For more information, please see the California Building Standards Commission website.

• DSA-AC – 2019 California Building Code (Part 2, Title 24) Notice of Proposed Action (PDF)

CBSC Code Advisory Committee Meeting – July 24, 2018

DSA-AC has submitted code change proposals to the CBSC. These items will be reviewed and discussed at the CBSC Code Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting scheduled for July 24 and, if necessary, July 25, 2018. Public comments may be submitted to the CBSC prior to the meeting or may be presented verbally during the meeting. Agenda and meeting documents are available on the California Building Standards Commission website.