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Sustainability for California Schools

Learn DSA's role in helping California schools create sustainable educational facilities.

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Learn about the program certifying qualified inspectors for construction accessibility compliance.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Accessibility

Locate resources on accessibility standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

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Fire & Life Safety

Learn more about DSA's fire and life safety reviews of K–12 public schools, community colleges and state essential services buildings.

Division of the State Architect

Provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and leased facilities.

News

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  • The DSA 175: Project Inspector Examination Application Form has been Updated

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  • Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

  • First Quarterly Document Summary 2025

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Announcements

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Featured Project Services

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  • Plan Review on Computer Screen

    Start Construction Project by Submitting Plans for Review

    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.
  • Completed Project Folder with Signatures of Completion

    Track Plan Review Process for School, Essential Services Construction Projects

    California public K–12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and various other state-owned and leased facilities can track every step of the Division of the State Architect's review and oversight of their construction project leading up to certification.
  • Certified and Approved Project Stamp

    Certify Construction Projects for School, Essential Services Facilities

    California public K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings must obtain certification of construction from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Project Tracking Through eTracker

Locate project information through DSA's online tracking system.

Open eTracker

Featured Links

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    Access Compliance Code Development

    Learn about the role of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to access compliance for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing.
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    CALGreen Code Development

    Learn about the role of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to green building standards for public K–12 schools and community colleges.
  • Structural Beams

    Structural Safety Code Development

    Learn about the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) role in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to structural safety for California’s K–12 public schools, community colleges and state essential services facilities.

Featured Resources

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  • California Sustainable Schools Showcase

    The goal is to create awareness of strategies that can be implemented in the development of a path to zero net energy, zero carbon, and an overall healthy sustainable schools from which other districts can learn.
  • DSA Academy Classes, Training

    The DSA Academy offers classes that promote consistent knowledge and application of the California Building Codes (CBC) as well as regulations needed for successful plan review, and construction of projects under DSA’s jurisdiction.
  • DSAbox File Sharing for School Construction Projects

    Use DSAbox, a secure cloud-based collaborative solution initiated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), to allow for greater transparency and communication between DSA field engineers and designated stakeholders.
  • Project Inspector Listing

    All school projects under the jurisdiction of DSA must have a Certified Project Inspector on site. A list is available on the Tracker website.
  • Plan and Field Review Fee Calculator

    DSA’s Access Compliance, Fire and Life Safety and Structural Safety plan review fees for public K–12 schools, community colleges, and essential services buildings can be calculated online.
  • Valuation Threshold for Alterations, Repairs or Additions to Existing Buildings

    The annually-updated figure that triggers the requirement for construction-related accessibility measures on the project. Applies to all commercial construction in California.

Featured Initiatives

  • Plan Review Appoint Advertisment with image of Calendar

    Plan Review Appointment Process

    The Plan Review Appointment process provides a school district’s project design team additional time to complete its submittal documents. This replaces the previous process where the design professional submitted the project for plan review and the project was placed in a queue until a plan reviewer could be assigned to the project.
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    Achieving Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Carbon and Sustainable School Facilities

    Increase school facility energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with each new construction and modernization, leading to a net zero energy and net zero carbon future for school buildings. California Governors have set goals for sustainability and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) is supporting schools in their efforts to achieve these goals.

Contact

Division of the State Architect

Ida A. Clair, FAIA, State Architect
Headquarters Office
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone (916) 445-8100
DSA-Feedback@dgs.ca.gov
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