CASp Regulation Development

The CASp program is designed to meet the public's need for experienced, trained, and tested individuals who can inspect buildings and sites for compliance with applicable state and federal construction-related accessibility standards. DSA develops regulations that govern the administration of the CASp Program. We develop and propose changes to the Title 21 Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program Regulations, as well as the related forms and publications (incorporated into regulation by reference). Proposed and amended regulations become law after DSA completes the rulemaking process in compliance with standards set forth in California’s Administrative Procedural Act and regulations adopted by Office of Administrative Law (OAL).

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CASp PROGRAM RULEMAKING

The Division of the State Architect submitted proposed changes to the CASp Program regulations to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on April 6, 2021 for review and approval. The revised regulations were approved by OAL and will be effective on July 1, 2021. 

The Final Express Terms and the Final Statement of Reasons are available for your review:

• Final Express Terms (PDF)
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)

45-Day Public Comment Period – Dec. 18, 2020 through Feb. 1, 2021

This is a notice of proposed regulatory action to make amendments to the CASp Program in Title 21, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations by amending three sections under Subchapter 2.5 and amending all six documents incorporated by reference including the repeal of one. The proposed action establishes a new Program eligibility criterion, changes content requirements for disability access inspection certificate record, and reduces fees for examination, certification and certification renewal.

DSA submitted its notice of proposed rulemaking action to OAL for publication on the California Regulatory notice Register on November 24, 2020.

Any interested person may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to DSA in writing. The written comment period will close on Feb. 1, 2021. Submit comments to the contact listed on this webpage.

Rulemaking Documents

• Notice of Proposed Action (DOCX)   
• Initial Statement of Reasons (DOCX)      
• Express Terms of Title 21 (DOCX)      
• CASp Program Examination, Certification, and Practice Standards Handbook(DOCX)
• Form DGS Standard 399: Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (PDF) Please email dsacommunication@dgs.ca.gov for ADA compliant version.
• Form DSA 600-A: Candidate Eligibility Application(DOCX)      
• Form DSA 600-R: CASp Certification Renewal Application(DOCX)      
• Form DSA 601: CASp Examination Registration (DOCX)      

• ADA Test Accommodation(s) Guidelines for the CASp Examination (DOCX)   

• Form DSA 602: Test Accommodation(s) Request (DOCX)   

• Form DSA 603: CASp Test Accommodation(s) Request Questionnaire (DOCX)   

• Form DSA 650: Disclosure of Social Security Number and/or Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (DOCX)     

CASp PROGRAM REGULATIONS

The creation of regulation is directed through law. Regulations govern how the law will be enforced. Government Code section 4459.5 is the law that authorizes DSA to adopt the proposed regulations, which would implement, interpret, or make specific Government Code sections 4459.5 through 4459.8.

Refer to California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2.5 for the set of rules used for the CASp Program.