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Qualified individuals can apply for Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification through DSA by establishing eligibility and passing the examination. 

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Glulam Special Inspector through DSA by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Masonry Special Inspector through DSA by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Project Inspector through DSA by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Shotcrete Special Inspector through DSA by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Testing laboratories can apply to the DSA for evaluation and acceptance to provide construction material testing and special inspection services on projects under DSA jurisdiction.

California public K-12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings must obtain certification of construction from DSA.

DSA oversees the certification of two types of gas shutoff valves as required by the Health and Safety Code.

City and county offices collect a fee from applicants for local business licenses, report revenue to DSA and submit a portion of the fee to DSA. 

California public K-12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and various other state-owned and leased facilities must submit plans to the Division of the State Architect to ensure they comply with code requirements and obtain DSA approval before construction begins.

California public K-12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and various other state-owned and leased facilities can track every step of DSA's review and oversight of their construction project leading up to certification.