Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) Program

The California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1) describes the general administrative requirements for projects under the jurisdiction of DSA. Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-335 requires that tests of materials for construction projects under the jurisdiction of Division of the State Architect (DSA) be performed by testing facilities acceptable to DSA. DSA administers the Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) program to evaluate testing facilities statewide.

LEA Facilities - A list of materials testing laboratories that have been evaluated and accepted by DSA to perform services on school projects can be found at List of DSA Accepted Testing Laboratories (in the DSA Tracker website). Click on the name of a facility to view a list of testing and special inspection services for which the facility has been approved.

LEA Program Application

• DSA 100: Application for Acceptance of Material Testing Facility (PDF - 853 KB) Revised 08/11/09 (for Testing Facilities)
  The application, including instructions, for a testing facility to apply for acceptance into the Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) program.
• DSA 220: LEA Program On-site Assessment Report (PDF - 169 KB) Revised 02/07/12
  A checklist of items to be verified during the DSA visit to the candidate laboratory.

The following links present information on Materials Testing and Special Inspection:

• Testing/Special Inspection Basics
• Testing/Special Inspection Forms
• Testing/Special Inspection Publications