Accessibility

DSA Access Programs

In addition to access compliance services for state-funded construction, the Division of the State Architect's Access Compliance section develops and maintains the accessibility standards and codes used in public and private buildings throughout California. DSA's Access programs and activities include the Certified Access Specialist Program (CASP), the DSA Evaluation of Detectable Warnings Advisory Committee (EDWAC), and development and maintenance of the DSA California Access Compliance Reference Manual.

Access Publications

• DSA's California Access Compliance Manual (PDF - 16.9 MB) || More Info/Download Access Manual Sections
• 2007 California Building Code - Accessibility Codes Changes (PDF - 758 MB)  |  (WORD - 1.5 MB)
• DSA Bulletin: Detectable Warning and Directional Surfaces Product Approval (PDF - 18 KB)  |  (RTF - 332 KB) Revised 04/09/08
• Valuation Threshold
• DSA Office of Universal Design Circular: Braille Tactile Signage
• Modernization Plan Submittal Checklist: Access and Fire/Life Safety (Excel - 691 KB) || Worksheet Prepared by OPSC

If there is something on the subject of accessibility or universal design that you'd like to see included here, or you have questions about content currently on the DSA Accessibility web pages, please contact Aaron Noble at DSA by e-mail at aaron.noble@dgs.ca.gov, or call 916/445-4310.