California Division of the State Architect

Part of the Dept. of General Services, the Division of the State Architect oversees design & construction of K-12 public schools & community colleges.

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

REMINDER: DSA has launched the new web-based DSA 90 Pre‑Application Meeting Request Form (effective June 1, 2026). DSA 90 replaces forms 91–94. After submission, your regional office will schedule the meeting. Click here for the new DSA 90: https://t.co/DlM9oZ9rZr

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

DSA has updated IR A‑14. Key changes include larger allowable outdoor “black box” units (up to 500 sq ft), new design clarifications, requirements for units to be designed as new buildings, and added fire‑sprinkler support info. Now available here: https://t.co/BaU2TFPfsS

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

DSA will launch the new web‑based DSA 90: Pre‑Application Meeting Request Form on June 1, 2026. This single form replaces DSA 91–94 and streamlines scheduling with regional offices. For questions, contact the appropriate DSA regional office.

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

DSA has issued Policy (PL) 26‑01 and the new form DSA 1‑AMM‑810: Request for Alternate Materials and Methods for Fire Service Features. Both PL 26‑01 and the DSA 1‑AMM‑810 take effect July 1, 2026 and are found on the DSA Forms and Publication Page here: https://t.co/Xik7bJz0xc

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

First Quarter Document Summary 2026: DSA has posted the latest list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q1 2026. Read the full report here: https://t.co/GAueHf1pbY

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

DSA has revised IR PC-7 for steel cantilevered canopy structures. The changes clarify design requirements for solar panel attachments, inspection/testing for pretensioned fasteners, and highlight updates in Sections 2.2.1 and E1.
📄 Learn more: https://t.co/wvBTq9lMPn

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚨 Document Update: IR A-22
DSA has updated IR A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt from DSA Review.
This update clarifies exempt work and revises cost thresholds per CAC §§4-308 & 4-309(a).
Learn more here: https://t.co/wvBTq9leZP

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

Fourth Quarterly Document Summary 2025
DSA has posted the latest list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q4 2025.

📄Read the full report here: https://t.co/8XG9ScIE9H

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

DSA has issued BU 26-01: Sustainable Schools Program! Learn about new resources to help K-12 schools & community colleges achieve sustainability goals.

📄Available on the DSA Publications webpage here: https://t.co/xJ3pbdzQNf

Questions? Contact [email protected].

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚨 DSA has updated the DSA 1 form. Changes include:
• Removed “Past Application Occupied without DSA Certification?” from Items #5–10
• Removed DSA 145 request for OTC projects
• Added checkbox for geohazard report not required
Find the updated form: https://t.co/ePciF0TVKb

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

📢 Attention all Certified Access Specialist (CASp) candidates. The dates for October 2026 CASp exam have been released.

Visit the DSA’s CASp Certification webpage for complete details: https://t.co/7mvcuE2ciN

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

📷 Documents Update!
DSA has updated the following Wood series Interpretation of Regulations (IR) to align with the 2025 California Building Code:
• IR 23-1
• IR 23-4
• IR 23-8
• IR 23-9
• IR 23-10
📷 View the latest versions on our Publications page: https://t.co/xJ3pbdzQNf

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

Check out the latest document update summary from the Division of the State Architect! A list of new and revised forms and publications for Q3 2025 is now available to view here: https://t.co/p4a15UsCLz

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

Space still available! Join the CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) to discuss Review of the CASp Handbook. Register closes on August 14 at 11:30 am. Visit the CCDG webpage here for more information: https://t.co/ciX8w9CsAo

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚨 Form Update: DSA 151 🚨
DSA has updated form DSA 151: Project Inspector Notifications. The update includes a new required notification for the commencement of structural steel erection, per the 2025 CA Administrative Code. View DSA Forms here: https://t.co/ePciF0TVKb

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

Check out the latest document update summary from the Division of the State Architect! A list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q2 2025 is now available to view here: https://t.co/Vh6OAdKMPq

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚨 Fee Adjustment Alert 🚨DSA's structural filing fees for public K-12 schools & community college projects and the access plan review fee for all projects will decrease for plans received on or after Sept 1, 2025. View the updated fee calculator here: https://t.co/9iiXmAQ97j

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚗🔌 The DSA Academy has updated the curriculum for "California EVCS Accessibility: Accessibility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations." This free course offers 1 CEU and meets CBC requirements for CASp certification renewal! Register here: https://t.co/PBFZvZNyoy

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

Space still available! Join the CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) to discuss Construction Cost and Valuation Threshold. Register by June 12. Click here for more information: https://t.co/ciX8w9CsAo

[California Division of the State Architect @CalifDSA]

🚨New Release Alert! DSA has issued IR 19-8: Shotcrete Construction: 2022 CBC. This document clarifies requirements for shotcrete method concrete construction under DSA jurisdiction. Find it here on DSA’s Publication Page: https://t.co/xJ3pbdziXH