Access Compliance

The Division of the State Architect provides access compliance services for public schools and state-funded construction; develops and maintains vital reference resources to assist clients in meeting accessibility standards; assists in the administration of Certified Access Specialist program (CASp) and other programs; and develops access-related building code amendments.

The DSA Access Compliance unit provides:

• References on Access Compliance
• Access Compliance Related Programs
• Accessibility Related Amendments to the Building Code
• Accessibility Resources & Links
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

References on Access Compliance

• DSA California Access Compliance Reference Manual 
• Valuation Threshold
• Braille Tactile Signage
• DSA Academy Training Manual - Access Compliance

Access Compliance Related Programs

• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program
• DSA Evaluation of Detectable Warnings Advisory Committee (EDWAC)
• DSA Bulletin: Detectable Warning & Directional Surfaces Product Approval (PDF - 18 KB)

Accessibility Related Amendments to the Building Code

Access 2013

Emergency Rulemaking: Accessibility Code Change Proposal - June 27, 2012

• Finding of Emergency (PDF - 167 KB) | (RTF - 186 KB)
• Express Terms (PDF - 207 KB) | (RTF - 141 KB)

2007 California Building Code - Accessibility Codes Changes (PDF - 759 KB) | (DOC - 1.52 MB)

USDSOJ: ADA Certification

Accessibility Resources and Links

• Modernization Plan Submittal Checklist: Access & Fire/Life Safety (EXCEL - 691 KB) || Worksheet Prepared by OPSC
• DSA Procedure 07-02: Modernization Grant for Accessibility and Fire/Life Safety Requirements (PDF - 43 KB)
• The Federal Access Board develops ADA standards and enforces the Architectural Barriers Act.
• U.S. Department of Justice ADA home page: The Department of Justice enforces the ADA.
• California Department of Rehabilitation provides support with job accommodation and assistive technologies
• DSA Bulletin 11-07: Applicability and Effective Dates of ADA and CBC Accessibility Regulations (PDF - 57 KB) Revised 08/16/11

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 Richard Conrad at richard.conrad@dgs.ca.gov, or call 916.324.7180.