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DSA Advisory Board

Mission

Be proactive in the promotion of the safety and excellence of public building construction in the state of California.

Represent the interests of the stakeholders in the design and construction of public buildings in the state of California.

Advise the Division of the State Architect (DSA) on issues that it may bring before the board, as well as issues that the Board deems important.



The Board members' duties include participation in DSA projects and issues. Board activities may include:

  • Advise State Architect on policy issues.
  • Serve as a review board for appeals to the State Architect.
  • Review and comment on proposed legislation.
  • Review regulations, codes, interpretations of regulations, policy intent notices, and code application notices.
  • Make recommendations for regulation, code or legislative changes.
  • Protect the intent of the Field Act.
  • Serve as liaison to stakeholder groups.
  • Recommend and participate in research.
  • Represent the Board as determined by the State Architect (on task forces, conferences, etc.).

Resources

The DSA Advisory Board's Excellence Committee has developed a web site expressing the principles of Excellence in design and construction in terms relevant to schools and their special needs:

Excellence in Public Educational Facilities

Recent & Upcoming Board Activity

Check the Committee pages for detailed listings and archives of meetings and activity.


Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting Agendas


2008 Quarterly Meetings

July 17, 2008

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: July 17, 2008 (PDF - 52 KB) |  (RTF - 546 KB) 
Minutes Pending


April 17, 2008

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: April 17, 2008 (PDF - 53 KB) |  (RTF - 544 KB) 
Minutes Pending


January 17, 2008

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: January 17, 2008 (PDF - 62 KB) |  (RTF - 540 KB) 
Minutes Pending


2007 Quarterly Meetings

October 22-23, 2007

DSAAB Special Quarterly Meeting Agenda: October 22-23, 2007 (PDF - 48 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

July 19, 2007

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: July 19, 2007 (PDF - 66 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

April 19, 2007

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: April 19, 2007 (PDF - 58 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

January 18, 2007

DSAAB Quarterly Meeting Agenda: January 18, 2007 (PDF - 50 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

2006 Quarterly Meetings

October 23-24, 2006

DSAAB Annual Meeting and Planning Session Agenda: October 23-24, 2006 (PDF - 47 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

July 20, 2006

DSAAB Quarter Meeting Agenda: July 20, 2006 (PDF - 48 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

April 20, 2006

DSAAB Quarter Meeting Agenda: April 20, 2006 (PDF - 50 KB) 
Minutes Not Available

January 19, 2006

DSAAB Quarter Meeting Agenda: January 19, 2006 (PDF - 56 KB) 
Completed Items Report: December 19, 2005 (PDF - 29 KB)
Active Items Report: December 19, 2005 (PDF - 48 KB)
Minutes Not Available

For agendas, minutes, and meeting handouts for DSAAB meetings prior to 2006, see Advisory Board Meeting Archives.

Updated : 7/7/2008