Publications
Planning and field review documents communicate information related to the California Building Code, Interpretation of Regulations, Policies, Procedures, Bulletins, Guidelines and other manuals are available for use by design professionals, districts, and state entities. Including information on code, structural safety, plan review, Title 24 and Sustainability will be found here, on the DSA Publication webpage.
The following Bulletins, Guidelines, Interpretations of Regulations, Policies and Procedures are developed, approved and published by DSA Headquarters for the benefit of our stakeholders to provide guidelines on acceptable means of achieving compliance with Building Regulations and Standards, and for the purpose of promoting consistent enforcement of code requirements among the DSA Regional Offices. Any document that is posted on the DSA web site at the time of project submittal is considered to be in effect for the project.
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BULLETINS
A DSA Bulletin (BU) is a notification to its stakeholders regarding any issue intended to be directed to a broad group of external stakeholders as well as DSA staff. Bulletins are generally used to provide notification of a specific concern arising from an event or previously unknown condition, and pertaining to building code requirements. Bulletins have been issued to announce the acceptance of projects under codes when updated codes are issued, or to inform stakeholders of safety issues with certain building products or techniques.
- BU 07-03: Defective Product Alert: Structural Tube Steel (PDF)
Revised 09/22/10 - BU 08-07: Use of Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) at Play Areas (PDF)
Issued 08/27/08 - BU 09-06: Minimum Reinforcement of Concrete Piers and Caissons Embedded with Steel Poles (PDF)
Revised 05/26/10 - BU 09-07: Collaborative Process for Community College Projects (PDF)
Revised 11/04/09 - BU 11-05: Impact of AB 211: Concerning Door Hardware; Effective July 1, 2011 (PDF)
Revised 03/12/13 - BU 11-06: Current Fire and Life Safety Information Regarding Relocatable School Buildings (PDF)
Issued 07/14/11 - BU 11-08: Occupant Load Determination and Posting in Assembly Occupancies in California Public Schools and Community Colleges (PDF)
Revised 11/15/17 - BU 14-03: Fire and Life Safety Compliance Program and Fee Schedule (PDF)
Issued 11/20/14 - BU 15-01: Requirements for Use of ASC Steel Deck 3WH and 3WHF Metal Deck With Concrete Fill (PDF)
Issued 03/05/15 - BU 15-02: Waterflow Tests for Fire Systems (PDF)
Revised 06/29/18 - BU 15-03: Special Inspection Requirements for Pools Constructed Using the Shotcrete Process (PDF)
Issued 10/22/15 - BU 16-01: Delegation of Authority for Modular and Relocatable Buildings: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Revised 08/21/17 - BU 16-02: Review and Approval of Construction of School-Based Health Centers on Public School Campuses: 2016 California Administrative Code (PDF)
Issued 05/11/16 - BU 17-01: Identification of Single-User Toilet Facilities as All-Gender (PDF)
Issued 01/19/17 - BU 17-01-01: Identification of Single-User Toilet Facilities as All-Gender: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Issued 03/30/17 - BU 17-02: Power-driven Fasteners Attaching Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Diaphragms to Cold-formed Steel Framing (PDF)
Issued 04/11/17 - BU 17-03: Special Inspection Requirements for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (PDF)
Issued 06/21/17 - BU 17-04: Division of the State Architect's Continued Acceptance of Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Pre-Approval of Anchorages (PDF)
Issued 07/11/17 - BU 17-05: Seismic Ss Map to Assist 2016 CBC Pre-Check (PC) Plan Holders (PDF)
Issued 07/19/17 - BU 18-01: Applicability of Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Non-PC Projects (PDF)
Revised 03/06/20 - BU 19-01: Dedicated Means of Egress Within Additions to Existing Buildings (PDF)
Issued 02/19/19 - BU 19-02: 2016 Pre-Check Extension and Renewals to the 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 10/30/20 - BU 19-03: Submittals Utilizing the 2019 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Parts 1—12) Prior to the Effective Date (PDF)
Issued 08/21/19 - BU 19-04: DSA Acceptance of ICC-ES California Building Code Supplement to ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (PDF)
Issued 09/10/19 - BU 19-05: AB 3205 Door Hardware Requirements; Effective January 1, 2019 (PDF)
Issued 10/23/19 - BU 20-01: DSA Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Emergency School Facilities (PDF)
Revised 05/12/21 - BU 20-02: Maximum Spacing of Cold-Formed Steel Joists for Diaphragms with Wood Structural Panels (PDF)
Issued 09/16/20 - BU 20-03: Ground Mount Solar Photovoltaic Panel Systems (PDF)
Issued 11/10/20 - BU 21-01: Plan Submittal Requirements for Schools Participating in the California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing and Efficiency (CalSHAPE) Program (PDF)
Issued 06/21/21
GUIDELINES
A DSA Guideline (GL) is a compilation of recommendations based on Code, referenced standards and DSA practices. These guidelines are designed to give the design professional helpful information and insight into the DSA project application submittal and review processes. Guidelines are provided by DSA in support of the USP goals of giving stakeholders the information they need in order to be able to work smoothly and efficiently with DSA, and to help standardize practices among the four DSA Regional Offices.
- GL 1: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (PDF)
Revised 09/04/12 - GL 2: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (PDF)
Revised 08/10/18 - GL 3: Structural Plan Review (PDF)
Revised 08/31/15 - GL 4: CALGreen Code (PDF)
Revised 01/28/20
INTERPRETATIONS OF REGULATIONS
About Interpretations of Regulations
9 – Fire Protect & Life Safety Systems
15 – Roofing & Roof Structures
17 – Structural Tests & Special Inspections
30 – Elevators & Conveying Systems
About IRs
Interpretation of Regulations (IR) documents are created and updated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for use by all DSA Team Members and are intended to promote uniform statewide criteria relating to the design, construction and inspection of public school, community college and essential services building projects. The text and drawings IRs may contain are not appropriate for verbatim inclusion into project construction documents. The design professional in responsible charge is responsible for specifying and detailing requirements for each project.
Subject to Interpretation
IRs are neither regulatory nor enforceable as law. IRs provide clarification of a wide variety of specific code requirements and while compliance with these interpretations will assist designers in presenting complete submittal packages, DSA will consider alternate materials and methods of construction proposed by design professionals. Provisions of IRs are applicable to all projects under DSA’s jurisdiction, while decisions by DSA plan reviewers are applicable only to the specific project under review.
Understanding the Numbering
IRs are numbered for identification by location of the topic within the following 12 parts of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24:
| Number | Code Title | |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
California Administrative Code (CAC) |
A, EB |
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2 |
California Building Code (CBC) |
16, 17, etc. |
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3 |
California Electrical Code (CEC) |
E |
|
4 |
California Mechanical Code (CMC) |
M |
|
5 |
California Plumbing Code (CPC) |
P |
|
6 |
California Energy Code |
N |
|
7 |
Vacant |
- |
|
8 |
California Historical Building Code |
- |
|
9 |
California Fire Code |
F |
|
10 |
California Existing Building Code |
EB |
|
11 |
California Green Building Standards Code |
- |
|
12 |
California Reference Standards Code |
- |
Many IRs include a prefix letter in their title and this letter corresponds with the applicable Part of Title 24 as identified in the Table above. IRs associated specifically with Part 2 of the California Building Code (CBC) are quite numerous and include the corresponding Part 2 Chapter number instead of a prefix letter. When necessary, a suffix has also been added to the IR title indicating the applicable CBC edition to distinguish significant changes that may exist between code cycles, and that affect a particular IR. For example, “IR 17-3” refers to Part 2, Chapter 17, the third IR generated for that chapter; the most recent version for that document posted on the DSA web site at the time of project submittal is considered to be in effect for the project.
Understanding the Revision Marks
Revised IRs may include marginal markings as follows:
- Solid vertical lines in the right-hand margin within the body of the IR indicate a change from the previously published IR. (Minor or editorial revisions may not be marked.)
- Arrows in the right-hand margin indicate a deletion from the previously published IR.
Administrative
By its statutory authority and responsibility, per Education Code Sec. 17308 , DSA establishes and publishes consensus guidelines known as Interpretations of Regulations (IR). These documents clarify the intent of one or more code provisions applicable to design and construction of buildings or facilities projects under DSA jurisdiction. IRs present readily acceptable means of compliance with code provisions; however, DSA will consider other means proposed by design professionals. Provisions of IR's are applicable to all projects generally, while decisions by DSA plan reviewers are applicable only to the specific project under review.
- Approval for Temporary School Use of DSA Approved Relocatable Buildings (PDF)
Revised 12/24/20 - Construction Management Services for Public School Projects (PDF)
Revised 09/11/19 - Geohazard Report Requirements: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/11/21 - Geohazard Report Requirements: 2013, 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 10/07/16 - Acceptance of Products, Materials, and Evaluation Reports: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 01/27/17 - Construction Change Document Submittal and Approval Process (PDF)
Revised 11/27/18 - Inspector Certification and Approval: 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 CAC (PDF)
Revised 07/18/18 - Project Inspector and Assistant Inspector Duties and Performance: 2007 CAC, 2010, 2013, 2016 (PDF)
Revised 05/23/16 - School Site Improvements for School Building Projects (PDF)
Revised 03/11/20 - Incremental Submittals (PDF)
Revised 12/29/20 - Assistant Inspector Approval: 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 CAC (PDF)
Revised 07/18/18 - Stop Work and Order to Comply (PDF)
Revised 12/01/12 - Walk-In Freezers and Cold Storage Boxes (PDF)
Revised 06/11/18 - Testing and Inspection of Remotely Fabricated Structural Elements (PDF)
Revised 11/09/20 - Voidance of Applications and Project Re-Submittal (PDF)
Revised 03/23/17 - Use of Construction Documents Prepared by Other Professionals (PDF)
Revised 12/29/20 - Design Professional's Signature and Seal (Stamp) on Construction Documents (PDF)
Revised 06/02/15 - New Projects Associated With Existing Uncertified Projects (PDF)
Revised 02/13/19 - Design, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems (PDF)
Revised 05/05/21 - Construction Projects and Items Exempt From DSA Review (PDF)
Revised 04/07/21 - Construction Cost Reporting and DSA Fees (PDF)
Revised 09/11/19 - Construction Phase Duties of School District, Contractor, and Design Professional (PDF)
Revised 09/11/19 - Design, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (AFSS): (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/15/18 - K–12 Occupancy Classification and Occupant Load Factors: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/30/19 - Community College Classification and Occupant Load Factors: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/22/18 - Cargo Containers Used As Storage (PDF)
Revised 05/06/20 - Fire Alarm System Changes in Existing Buildings (PDF)
Revised 03/19/21 - Wind Turbines: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Issued 11/03/10 - DSA Hourly Fee Services (PDF)
Revised 03/25/20 - Project Inspection of School Buildings Owned by a Non-School Entity (PDF)
Revised 08/10/20 - Partial Demolition (PDF)
Revised 04/23/20 - Design-Build and Lease-Leaseback Alternative Project Delivery Methods (PDF)
Revised 08/20/19
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- Cargo Containers Used As Laboratory Units (PDF)
Revised 02/01/21
Existing Buildings
- Overview of Existing Building Provisions
Coming Soon - Conversion of Nonconforming Building
Coming Soon - Evaluation and Design Criteria Report: 2019 CAC (PDF)
Issued 05/04/21 - Rehabilitation Required by Cost: 2019 CAC (PDF)
Issued 07/08/21 - Rehabilitation Required by Scope
Coming Soon
IR EB-1:
IR EB-2:
IR EB-3:
IR EB-4:
IR EB-5:
IR EB-6:
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Voluntary Seismic Upgrade
Coming Soon
Means of Egress
Not Applicable
Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems
IR 9-1:
- Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Systems (PDF)
Revised 02/19/20
IR 9-2:
- Carbon Monoxide Detection Requirements Group E Classrooms and Group I-4 Occupancies (PDF)
Issued 07/27/21
Access
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IR 11B-6:
- Accessibility Review of Mechanical (HVAC) Projects (PDF)
Revised 05/27/21 - Use of Predetermined Construction Tolerance Guidelines for Accessibility: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 01/01/11 - Accessibility Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems at School Sites: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Issued 12/12/13 - Scoping and Path of Travel Upgrade Requirements for Facility Alteration, Addition and Structural Repair Projects: 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 04/18/17
IR 11B-8:
IR 11B-9:
IR 11B-10:
Roofing & Roof Structures
- Attachment of Clay or Concrete "S" Roof Tile: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 02/08/20 - Clay and Concrete Roof Tile Materials and Application: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 02/08/20
IR 15-1:
IR 15-2:
Structural Design
- Design and Construction Requirements for Relocatable Buildings and Modular Elevator Towers: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 12/08/20 - Design and Construction Requirements for Relocatable Buildings and Modular Elevator Towers 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/01/19 | Synopsis of Changes 2016 CBC (PDF) Revised 05/01/19 -
Design and Construction Requirements for Relocatable Buildings 2013 CBC (PDF)
Revised 08/02/18 - Earth Retaining Systems with Precast Concrete or Concrete Masonry Units: 2010, 2013, 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 11/07/17 - Design, Fabrication and Inspection of Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands: 2016 CBC (PDF)
Issued 03/21/17 - Composite Base for HVAC Units: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 03/25/20 - Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Systems Review and Approval Requirements (PDF)
Revised 03/30/21 - Pendant Luminaires: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/14/20 - Cargo Container Conversion to Modular School Buildings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/09/20 - Seismic Out-of-Plane Forces for Non-Bearing Non-Shear Concrete and Masonry Walls: 2016 CBC (PDF)
Issued 05/08/19
IR 16-1:
IR 16-3:
IR 16-5:
IR 16-6:
IR 16-8:
IR 16-9:
IR 16-10:
IR 16-11:
- Grab Bar Design and Connections: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 12/31/19
IR 16-12:
Structural Tests & Special Inspections
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT) of Structural Welds: 2013 and 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/11/18 - Structural Welding Inspection: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/24/19 - Structural Welding Inspection: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/08/18 - Sampling and Testing of High-Strength Structural Bolts, Nuts and Washers: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/24/19 - Sampling and Testing of High-Strength Structural Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: 2013 and 2016 CBC (PDF)
Issued 07/14/17 - High-Strength Structural Bolting Inspection: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/24/19 -
High-Strength Structural Bolting Inspection: 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/08/18 -
Sampling, Testing and Tagging of Reinforcing Bars (PDF)
Revised 04/30/20 -
Identification, Sampling and Testing of Threaded Steel Anchor Bolts and Anchor Rods (PDF)
Revised 06/27/16 -
Special Inspection Reporting Requirements (PDF)
Revised 04/23/20
IR 17-2:
IR 17-3:
IR 17-8:
IR 17-9:
IR 17-10:
IR 17-11:
IR 17-12:
- Batch Plant Inspection (PDF)
Issued 07/28/20
IR 17-13:
Soils & Foundations
- Use of Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) as Controlled Fill: 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Issued 05/18/11
IR 18-1:
Concrete
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Panels: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/09/21 - Fly Ash and Natural Pozzolans Used in Concrete: 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 11/03/10 - Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregates: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Issued 01/12/11 - Mixing Water Used in Concrete: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/16/14
IR 19-2:
IR 19-3:
IR 19-4:
IR 19-5:
Masonry
- Non-Bearing Non-shear Masonry Walls: 2016 CBC (PDF)
Issued 05/08/19 - Non-Bearing Masonry Walls: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/07/14 - Concrete Masonry High Lift Grouting Method: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Revised 03/03/16
IR 21-1:
IR 21-2:
Steel
- Design Procedures for Steel Deck Diaphragms With Structural Concrete Fill: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/12/20 - Anchor Bolts Connecting Steel to Concrete: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/05/20 - Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/29/20
IR 22-1:
IR 22-2:
IR 22-3:
- Buckling Restrained Brace Frames: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/01/21
IR 22-4:
Wood
- Prefabricated Wood Construction Connectors: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/13/20 - Concrete Curbs in Wood Frame Buildings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 03/25/20 - Metal-Plate-Connected Wood Trusses: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 08/17/20 - Bolts Used in Wood Construction (PDF)
Revised 05/13/20 - Wood Structural Panel Acceptance – Plywood and Oriented Strand Board (OSB): 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 11/23/20 - Manufactured Wood-Chord-Metal-Web Trusses: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/10/20 - Prefabricated Wood I-Joist: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 06/17/20 - Structural Glued Lumber: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 07/08/21
IR 23-1:
IR 23-3:
IR 23-4:
IR 23-5:
IR 23-6:
IR 23-8:
IR 23-9:
IR 23-10:
Glass & Glazing
- Glass Panel Railings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 05/12/20 - Window Wall Systems: 2016 CBC (PDF)
Issued 09/22/17
IR 24-1:
IR 24-2:
Gypsum Board & Plaster
- Maximum Allowable Load for Ceiling Wires (PDF)
Revised 07/01/20 - Metal Suspension Systems for Lay-In Panel Ceilings: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Revised 11/09/17; Effective 11/01/15 - Suspended Gypsum Board Ceiling: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 08/24/21 - Gypsum Board Ceiling Suspension Conventional Construction – One Layer: 2013 CBC (PDF)
Revised 04/08/14 - Self-Furring Lath: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 07/07/21
IR 25-1:
IR 25-2:
IR 25-3:
IR 25-4:
Elevators & Conveying Systems
- Title 24 Elevators: Building Materials and Systems: 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/06/18
IR 30-1:
Special Construction
IR 31-1:
- Construction and Installation of Free-Standing, Open-Sided Shade Structures on Public School and Community College Campuses (PDF)
Issued 07/27/21
Electrical
- Grounding of Buildings Fabricated Off Site: 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 CBC (PDF)
Revised 09/20/17 - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (PDF)
Revised 04/27/18 - Reliable Power Supply for Electric Fire Pumps: 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 07/08/18
IR E-1:
IR E-2:
IR E-3:
Mechanical
- Lab Fume Hood Duct Manifolding Requirements: (N/A 2001 CBC) 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 07/08/18
IR M-1:
Plumbing
- Non-Water-Supplied Urinal Fixtures: 2001, 2007, 2010 CBC (PDF)
Revised 11/03/10
IR P-1:
Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria
- Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria Freestanding Signs and Scoreboard: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/09/2020 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Modular Buildings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 12/08/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Modular Elevator Towers: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/21/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Open Fabric Shade Structures: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 03/27/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Precast Concrete Buildings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 04/16/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Relocatable Buildings: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Revised 12/08/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Steel Cantilevered Column Structures (Ordinary and Special): 2019 CBC (PDF)
Issued 07/23/20 - Pre-Check (PC) Design Criteria for Light-frame Wood Buildings with Metal Deck Diaphragms: 2019 CBC (PDF)
Coming Soon
IR PC-1:
IR PC-2:
IR PC-3:
IR PC-4:
IR PC-5:
IR PC-6:
IR PC-7:
IR PC-8:
Energy
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IR N-1 Superseded by PR 18-02
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IR N-2: Requirement for Carbon Dioxide (C02) Monitoring in Public Schools–Repealed, superseded by BU 21-01
Fire Protection Systems
- IR F-1 Superseded by IR 9-1
- Fire Watch Requirements During School Construction Projects (PDF)
Issued 12/20/17
IR F-2:
POLICIES
A DSA Policy (PL) is a set of governing statements established through internal and external stakeholder consensus based on law and code objectives, addressing any aspect of DSA's plan and construction review program that is not clearly addressed by code. Policy also may specify administrative or technical requirements that are not yet addressed within Title 24, but are deemed important and necessary to fulfill code objectives in advance of, or in lieu of, adoption into the California Building Standards Code. With the effective date of the new 2007 Title 24 codes (January 1, 2008), DSA began phasing out Structural Policies, upgrading them to IR's if still needed under the new codes, or deleting them, as appropriate.
- PL 06-01 Superseded by PL 18-02
- PL 07-02: Over-the-Counter Review of Projects Using Pre-Check Approved Designs (PDF)
Revised 08/21/17 - PL 07-03: Fire Department and Emergency Access Roadways and School Drop-Off Areas (PDF)
Revised 07/19/21 - PL 09-01: Fire Flow for Buildings (PDF)
Revised 02/06/19 - PL 09-04: 90-Day Letter and Reopening of Files for Project Certification (PDF)
Issued 08/19/09 - PL 09-05: Elevator Cab Sizes (PDF)
Revised 12/12/18 - PL 10-01: Plan Submittal Requirements: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (AFSS) (PDF)
Revised 09/06/18 - PL 11-01: Green Oaks Fire Protection Act (SB 575) Implementation (PDF)
Revised 02/14/19 - PL 13-01: Re-examination of Files for Project Certification (PDF)
Issued 10/08/13 - PL 14-01: Inspection Card Use for Small/Fast Projects (PDF)
Issued 06/09/14 - PL 17-01: Charter Schools Enforcement Jurisdiction (PDF)
Issued 05/03/17 - PL 18-01: Communication Towers, Poles and Buildings Utilized by State Agencies for Essential Services Communications (PDF)
Issued 11/26/18 - PL 18-02: Record Sets of DSA-Approved Construction Documents (PDF)
Issued 11/27/18 - PL 19-01: Project Inspector Certification Extension (PDF)
Issued 08/19/19
PROCEDURES
A DSA Procedure (PR) is process or series of steps that DSA staff and/or external stakeholders must complete in order to fulfill one or more administrative requirements of DSA's plan and construction review programs.
- PR 07-01: Pre-Check Approval (PDF)
Revised 03/20/18 - PR 07-02: Modernization Grant for Accessibility and Fire & Life Safety Requirements (PDF)
Issued 07/25/19 - PR 08-03: School Facility Program/Seismic Mitigation Program (PDF)
Revised 04/12/16 - PR 09-01: Code Appeal (PDF)
Revised 09/18/18 - PR 13-01: Construction Oversight Process (PDF)
Revised 08/21/17 - PR 13-02: Project Certification Process (PDF)
Revised 12/26/14 - PR 14-01: Flood Design and Project Submittal Requirements: 2016 & 2013 CBC (PDF)
Revised 01/27/17 - PR 14-02: Exempt Concurrence (PDF)
Revised 09/20/19 - PR 15-01: Required Information for Path of Travel Upgrades on Construction Documents (PDF)
Revised 04/18/17 - PR 15-03: Compliance With CALGreen Code Outdoor Water Use Regulations (PDF)
Revised 03/05/21 - PR 16-03: Audits of Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Inspection Reports (PDF)
Issued 10/18/16 - PR 17-01: Certification Renewal of Certified Access Specialists (CASp) (PDF)
Issued 04/04/17 - PR 17-03: Project Submittal Appointment Process (PDF)
Revised 02/11/19 - PR 18-01: Request for Alternate Design, Materials and Methods of Construction (PDF)
Issued 01/31/18 - PR 18-02: Pre-Check (PC) Permanent Modular or Relocatable Building Designs CALGreen/Energy Code Compliance Review (PDF)
Revised 06/12/20 - PR 18-04.BB17: Electronic Plan Review for Design Professionals of Record Using Bluebeam 2017 (PDF)
Revised 10/03/18 - PR 18-04.BB18: Electronic Plan Review for Design Professionals of Record Using Bluebeam 2018 (PDF)
Revised 10/03/18 - PR 18-05: Electronic Plan Review for Consultant Plan Reviewer (PDF)
Revised 10/03/18 - PR 18-09.BB17: Electronic Plan Review for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Projects Using Bluebeam 2017 (PDF)
Issued 09/17/18 - PR 18-09.BB18: Electronic Plan Review for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Projects Using Bluebeam 2018 (PDF)
Issued 09/17/18 - PR 20-01: Request for Exempting Mortar Sampling and Testing (PDF)
Issued 12/11/20 - PR 20-02: Online Payments for Plan Review Filing Fees, Plan/Field Review Fee Invoices & Project Certification Re-Examination Fees
Issued 07/07/20 - PR 21-01: Approval Process for "DSA-SS/CC" Alternative Community College Building Code Provisions
Issued 09/15/21
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