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
- September 03, 2010: The DSA is calling for entries for the 2010 Grid Neutral Awards for K-12 schools to be presented at the Green California Schools Summit in December 2010. The grid neutral program was developed to encourage schools to be resource and energy efficient read more...
- August 30, 2010: A recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of Whitco Company, LP, light poles has prompted an update of DSA Bulletin 09-05. read more...
- August 23, 2010: Howard "Chip" Smith has become the Acting State Architect effective August 19, 2010. read more...
- August 10, 2010: DSA is proposing to adopt emergency regulations to be considered at the August 16, 2010 BSC meeting. read more...
- August 10, 2010: CAL GREEN CODE will become effective on January 1, 2011. read more...
- August 06, 2010: The DSA Geotechnical Verified Report has been revised. read more...
- August 06, 2010: DSA has made changes to the Project Submittal Checklist form to accommodate Access Only project submittals. read more...
- July 28, 2010: A minor change has been made to the Funding Status Inquiry form. read more...
Upcoming Meetings
- The Inspection & Testing Committee of the DSA Advisory Board held a public meeting on August 23, 2010. read more...
- The Green Committee of the DSA Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on September 01, 2010. read more...
- The Emergency Preparedness Committee of the DSA Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on September 09, 2010. read more...
See all Recent DSA News items...
DSA incorporates the offices of the independent State Historical Building Safety Board, caretaker of California's State Historical Building Code.
Looking for the Gas Shut-off Valve Certifications Program, the SB 575 - Green Oaks Family Academy Elementary School Fire Protection Act, SB 1469 Certification, or Excellence in Public Buildings information? These pages are found within the Other DSA Programs section.
Looking for Energy Regulations, the Sustainable Schools website, or Sustainable Design Guidelines? These pages are found within the Green Programs 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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