Inspectors, Labs, and Other Certification Programs

DSA certifies project inspectors and testing lab facilities for use on projects over which DSA has jurisdiction. DSA also conducts other certification programs, such as the Certified Access Specialist program (CASp), and certification of gas shutoff valves for residential use.

For more information on these DSA programs, including the process for becoming a DSA certified inspector or materials testing laboratory, visit the appropriate pages listed below.

Inspector Programs

Inspectors are certified by DSA and then approved to work on specific projects. DSA certifies several types of construction inspectors.
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Project Inspector Overview

All inspectors for school projects under the jurisdiction of DSA must pass the DSA Project Inspector Examination to become certified.
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Masonry Special Inspector Certification Program

All masonry construction on school projects requires continuous inspection by an appropriately qualified individual.
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Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) Program

DSA administers the Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) program to evaluate testing facilities statewide.
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Voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program

The CASp program certifies any person who meets specified criteria as a Certified Access Specialist.
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Gas Shutoff Valve Program

The DSA certification program deals with earthquake sensitive gas shutoff valves (ESV) and excess flow automatic gas shutoff valves (EFV).
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SB 1469 Program

DSA no longer administers the SB 1469 program for retrofitting of noncompliant school relocatable buildings. SB 1469 has been superseded by SB 1324.
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