Project Submittal
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) reviews plans for public school construction and certain other state funded building projects to ensure that plans, specifications, and construction comply with California's building codes (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
Please note that other state agencies provide services related to site acquisition, environmental reviews, funding, and other issues. The Public School Construction Process website, jointly developed by DSA and the Office of Public School Construction at the Department of General Services, and the California Department of Education, is a good resource for information regarding these services.
DSA forms and publications regarding projects submittal are listed below.
Forms: Project Submittal
See the DSA Forms pages for cited forms.
- DSA-1: Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications
- DSA-1.INSTR: Instructions for DSA-1 form
- DSA-1.CP: Application Supplement - Collaborative Process
- DSA-1.DEL: Delegation of Responsibility
- DSA-1.INC: Definition of Scope of Increments
- DSA-3: Project Submittal Checklist
- DSA-3.INSTR: Instructions for DSA-3 form
- DSA-10: Project Funding Status Inquiry
Publications: Project Submittal
See the DSA Publications or IR Manual page for cited documents.
- Bulletin 10-2: DSA Submittals: Form DSA-1 and Form DSA-3
- Bulletin 09-07: Collaborative Process for Community College Projects
- Bulletin 09-04: DSA Project Priority
- Bulletin 09-02: Extension of Approval for Projects Suspended Due to the State Funds Freeze
- Bulletin 08-02: Flood Design for Projects Submitted Under the 2007 CBC
- Bulletin 07-02: Expiration of Pre-Check (PC) Plans and Specifications
- Bulletin 06-02: Approval of Plans Letter
- IR A-4: Geological Hazard Report Requirements
- IR A-17: Voidance of Applications and Project Re-Submittal
- IR A-18: Use of Construction Documents Prepared by Other Professionals
- IR A-19: Design Professional's Signature and Seal (Stamp) on Construction.
- IR A-20: New Projects Associated With Existing Uncertified Projects
- Policy 09-02: Electronic Submittal/Plan Review
- Policy 07-02: Over-The-Counter Review of Pre-Check Approved Designs
- Procedure 09-10: Pre-Check (PC) Approval Process for Solar Design
- Procedure 09-05: Plan Review Submittals for DSA Projects - Electronic Submission and Review
- Procedure 07-01: Pre-Check(PC) Approval Process
- Plan Submittal Requirements: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
- Plan Submittal Guidelines: Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (AFSS)
- Sample Statement of General Conformance
DSA's authority is derived from Government Code Sections 4450-4461 and Education Code Sections 17280-17317, 17365-17374, 81130-81147.