CASp Code Discussion Group
The CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) meets monthly for Certified Access Specialists, design professionals, and code enforcers to discuss various aspects of the California Building Code and federal accessibility standards.
The Division of the State Architect offers a monthly CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) meeting for Certified Access Specialists (CASp), design professionals, and code enforcers to discuss various aspects of the California Building Code (CBC) and federal accessibility standards.
Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of every month, from 11:30 am to 12:40 pm, unless otherwise noted. For CASps, one continuing education credit is offered for a minimum of one-hour attendance during the meeting time.
Join the discussion on Blackboard Collaborate web-conferencing system.
BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE INSTRUCTIONS
Blackboard Collaborate Instructions (PDF)
Blackboard Meeting Link
Use the following Blackboard Collaborate link to access CCDG webinars: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c54f6c2ae5b141eca4a0b8920d92f0fc
Request for real-time captioning or other special accommodations should be directed to Jessica Axtman at (916) 324-8911 or by email at jessica.axtman@dgs.ca.gov no later than 3 working days before the meeting date.
GUEST SPEAKERS
January 15 - John Wodatch
- Session materials will be made available soon.
February 19 - Bill Botten
March 23 - Cris C. Vaughan, CASp, ADAC, PA, Attorney at Law
April 15 - Jim Terry, AIA, CASp of Evan Terry Associates
- Part II of Applying Seven ADA Concepts, Plus Rules for Furniture and Equipment (PDF)
- 1 AIA Continuing Education Unit (CEU); 1 California Architects Board CEU; 1 CASp Equivalent Activity Credit (EAC)
May 20 - Scott Windley, Access Board Member
June 17 - N/A
- No session scheduled for this month.
August 19 - Susan Moe, Senior Architect, CASp of DSA
- Amendments to the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code in the Intervening Code Cycle Part One (PDF)
The California Building Standards Commission held a meeting on July 13, 14, and 15. The code change proposals included in this presentation were approved by the Commission during that meeting. The topics in Chapters 2 and 11B discussed in this session are public housing, technical provisions for accessible dwelling units with adaptable features, and plumbing fixtures and facilities. - CEU: 1 CASp (CBC specific); 1 CAB
September 16 - Susan Moe, Senior Architect, CASp of DSA
- Amendments to the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code in the Intervening Code Cycle Part Two (PDF)
The California Building Standards Commission held a meeting on July 13, 14, and 15. A second meeting was held on August 13 and 14. The code change proposals included in this presentation were approved by the Commission during these meetings. The topics in Chapters 2 and 11B discussed in this session are electric vehicle charging stations and detectable warnings. - CEU: 1 CASp (CBC-specific); 1 CAB
October 21 - Scott Windley, Access Board
- ADA Chapter 6:Plumbing Elements and Facilities (PDF)
- CEU: 1 CASp (Federal); 1 CAB
November 18 - Stoyan Bumbalov, CASp Consultant
- Chapter 11A - Important Details
- CEU: CASp (CBC - specific); 1 CAB
December 16 - Minh N. Vu, Attorney, Partner of Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- Debunking Common Myths Held by Business Owners About the ADA and Helping Them Get to Accessibility (PDF)
- CEU: 1 CASp (Equivalent); 1 CAB
GUEST SPEAKERS
January 20 - Jim Terry AIA, CASp & Bill Hecker, Architect, Accessibility Consulting
- Bill & Jim’s Most Excellent Code Discussion Adventure – An Open Q&A Session
- CEU: 1 CASp (Federal); 1 CAB
February 17 - Bill Botten of the Access Board
- ADA Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features
- CEU: 1 CASp (Federal); 1 CAB
March 17 - Cris Vaughan, CASp, ADAC, PA, Attorney at Law
- CEU: 1 CASp (Equivalent); 1 CAB
April 21 - Janis Kent, FAIA
- CEU: 1 CASp (Equivalent); 1 CAB
May 19 -Marsha Mazz, Accessibility Codes and Standards at United Spinal Association
- CEU: 1 CASp (Equivalent); 1 CAB
June 16 - Susan Moe, DSA Senior Architect, CASp
- CEU: 1 CASp (CBC-Specific); 1 CAB
July 21 - Stoyan Bumbalov, CASp
- Part 2 Chapter 11A Important Details
- CEU: 1 CASp (CBC-Specific); 1 CAB
August 18
- TBD
September 15
- TBD
October 20
- TBD
November 17
- TBD
December 15
- TBD
CONTACT DSA Headquarters
Division of the State Architect
Sacramento, CA 95811
Reception (916) 445-8100
Fax (916) 445-3521