The Division of the State Architect provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools and community colleges, and develops and maintains accessibility standards and codes utilized in public and private buildings throughout the State of California.
What's New at DSA
Announcements
- June 16, 2008: DSA Access Compliance has issued a new bulletin clarifying the requirements for ramps when relocatable buildings are moved. read more...
- June 12, 2008: DSA has issued a new bulletin providing an alternate method for calculating out-of-plane deflection of concrete slender walls. read more...
- June 10, 2008: DSA has issued new IRs on the use of nonwater-supplied urinal fixtures and on the use of fly ash in concrete. Other IRs have been revised. read more...
- June 05, 2008: DSA Bulletin BU 07-02 has been revised, extending the deadline for approval of Pre-Check (PC) designs for compliance to the 2007 California Building Code (CBC). read more...
- May 20, 2008: Information provided on the DSA Energy Program has been significantly updated. read more...
Upcoming Meetings
- The Division of the State Architect Advisory Board (DSAAB) Committee will hold a Quarterly meeting on July 17, 2008. read more...
- The Division of the State Architect Advisory Board (DSAAB) Access Committee will hold a meeting on June 18, 2008. read more...
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DSA incorporates the offices of the independent State Historical Building Safety Board, caretaker of California's State Historical Building Code.
Looking for Energy Regulations, the Gas Shut-off Valve Certifications Program, the SB 575 - Green Oaks Family Academy Elementary School Fire Protection Act, SB 1469 Certification, Excellence in Public Buildings information, the Sustainable Schools website, or Sustainable Design Guidelines? These pages are now at Other DSA Programs within the About DSA section. Certified Access Specialist Program and USDOJ ADA Certification information can be found in the Accessibility section. The Commissioning Process Guide and the Rehabilitation of Existing Non-conforming Buildings publication can be found in DSA's Publications section.
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