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New CA DSA Website, Live Now
The CA Division of the State Architect website is live now. To provide speedy access to our most frequently accessed information, we provided a list of Quick Links below. If you have questions or feedback, please send the information to us at dsacommunication@dgs.ca.gov.
Welcome to the new DSA website: www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa!
Quick Links
Access Compliance: Accessibility Plan Review Includes: Access Manual, Details Library, and Valuation Threshold. (Resources)
Access Code: Access Compliance Code Development (Resources)
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program
Certification Box Access: Certification Box for Uncertified School Construction Projects (Resources)
Construction Projects
Forms Quick Links
The top 10 most accessed forms are listed below. All DSA forms are located on the Forms webpage.
The top 10 most accessed publications (Interpretations of Regulations, Bulletins, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines) are listed below. All DSA publications are located on the Publications webpage.
The CA Division of the State Architect website is live now. To provide speedy access to our most frequently accessed information, we provided a list of Quick Links below. If you have questions or feedback, please send the information to us at dsacommunication@dgs.ca.gov.
Welcome to the new DSA website: www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa!
Quick Links
Access Compliance: Accessibility Plan Review Includes: Access Manual, Details Library, and Valuation Threshold. (Resources)
Access Code: Access Compliance Code Development (Resources)
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program
- Using the Service: Apply and Maintain CASp Certification (Services)
- Overview: Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Property Inspection (Resources)
Certification Box Access: Certification Box for Uncertified School Construction Projects (Resources)
Construction Projects
- Using the Service: Start Construction Project by Submitting Plans for Review (Services)
- Overview: Construction Project Submittal for Schools, Essential Services Facilities (Resources)
- Using the Services:
- Overview: Certification Programs for School Construction Projects (Resources)
Forms Quick Links
The top 10 most accessed forms are listed below. All DSA forms are located on the Forms webpage.
- DSA 1: Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications (PDF - 215 KB)
- DSA 1-REG: Registration for Project Submittal (PDF - 531 KB)
- DSA 3: Project Submittal Checklist (PDF - 485 KB)
- DSA 5-PI: Project Inspector Qualification and Approval (PDF - 647 KB)
- DSA 6-AE: Architect/Engineer Verified Report (PDF - 1.02 MB)
- DSA 6-PI: Project Inspector Verified Report (PDF - 263 KB)
- DSA 102-IC: Construction Start Notice/Inspection Card Request (PDF - 309 KB)
- DSA 103: List of Required Structural Tests and Special Inspections: 2016 CBC (Excel - 396 KB)
- DSA 140: Application for Approval of Construction Change Document - CCD Category A/B (PDF - 128 KB)
- DSA 155: Project Inspector Semi-Monthly Report (PDF - 177 KB)
The top 10 most accessed publications (Interpretations of Regulations, Bulletins, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines) are listed below. All DSA publications are located on the Publications webpage.
- IR A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt From DSA Review (PDF - 273 KB) 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC
- PR 17-03: Project Submittal Appointment Process (PDF - 68 KB)
- IR 25-2.13: Metal Suspension Systems for Lay-In Panel Ceilings: 2013 CBC (PDF - 1.76 MB) 2013 CBC
- IR A-10: Alteration and Reconstruction Projects - DSA Approval Exemption (PDF - 53 KB) 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC
- IR A-4.13: Geohazard Report Requirements: 2013 and 2016 CBC (PDF - 235 KB) 2013, 2016 CBC
- PL 07-02: Over-The-Counter Review of Projects Using Pre-Check Approved Designs (PDF - 182 KB)
- PR 13-01: Construction Oversight Process (PDF - 361 KB)
- IR 11B-10: Scoping and Path of Travel Upgrade Requirements for Facility Alteration, Addition and Structural Repair Projects (PDF - 389 KB) Revised 04/18/17 - 2016 CBC
- IR A-6: Construction Change Document Submittal and Approval Process (PDF - 980 KB) Revised 12/16/16
- PR 07-01: Pre-Check Approval (PDF - 545 KB) Revised 03/20/18