Resources

City and county offices can locate the model informational notice provided by Division of the State Architect (DSA) that is required to be distributed to business license and commercial building permit applicants.

The Access Code Collaborative (ACC) works cooperatively with DSA to offer input and feedback regarding amendments to the accessibility regulations of the California Building Code.

Learn about the role of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in proposing  changes to the building code regulations related to access compliance for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing.

Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC) for state and local government buildings and facilities, privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities, and public housing.

Learn how the Division of the State Architect (DSA) performs accessibility reviews of public K–12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and other state-funded construction.

Learn how schools can incorporate sustainability measures and achieve net zero energy and net zero carbon school facilities.

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) pre-check (PC) approval program that permits DSA approval of the design of a structure in advance of submittal for K–12 schools, community college and essential services construction projects.

Learn about the role of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to green building standards for public K–12 schools and community colleges.

The State Historical Building Code applies to qualified historical buildings and structures as defined by the State Historical Building Code. Qualified historical buildings and structures is defined in Chapter 2, Section 8-218 of the California Historical Building Code and includes any building, site, structure, object, district or collection of structures, and their associated sites.

The CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) meets monthly for Certified Access Specialists, design professionals, and code enforcers to discuss various aspects of the California Building Code and federal accessibility standards.

The public can learn the benefits of hiring a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) to inspect buildings and sites for compliance with applicable state and federal construction-related accessibility standards.

Learn about Division of the State Architect's (DSA) proposed amendments to the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program regulations.

Find Approval of Plan letters, Certified and Uncertified school construction projects using the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) Certification Box, a cloud-based application.

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) construction oversight on public K–12 schools, community college and essential services construction projects.

Locate resources on the primary functions of the Division of the State Architect (DSA): project review, construction oversight and certification.

Learn how to employ the Division of the State Architect (DSA) services and find other resources that prepare public schools for re-opening.

DSA publishes lists and databases for the public regarding programs that support or are related to the programs we administer.

The public and Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff can register for trainings on school construction plan review for public K–12 schools, community colleges, and essential services buildings; building code; accessibility; and, other related topics.

Use DSAbox, a secure cloud-based collaborative solution initiated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), to allow for greater transparency and communication between DSA field engineers and designated stakeholders.

Applicants can submit plan designs electronically as an alternative to the traditional paper roll form by using the Electronic Plan Review (EPR) process.

The Evaluation of Detectable Warnings Advisory Committee (EDWAC) proposes durability and degradation testing standards to ensure that detectable warnings remain effective, thereby improving safety. EDWAC is currently on hiatus.

Learn how the Division of the State Architect (DSA) performs fire and life safety reviews of K–12 public schools, community colleges and state essential services buildings.

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has established this web page with our partner state agencies who are part of the California K-12 construction process as a resource for upcoming meetings and additional information.

Learn about Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the California Building Standards Code or just "Title 24," which contains the regulations that govern structural safety and sustainability for California’s public schools, community colleges and state essential services buildings;  sustainability for state buildings; and accessibility for public accommodations of buildings in California.

Locate information on scheduling K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings and other projects for plan review by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).