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Division of the State Architect

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

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Learn more about careers at DSA.

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Sustainability for California Schools

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

Certified Access Special program - for Small Business Owner that is ADA Compliant

CASp

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.

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  • Structural and Access Compliance Plan Filing Fee Adjustment

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

  • Notice of 45-Day Public Comment Period

  • Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

Events

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  • 09 Jun 2025

    CASp Examination

    Education
  • 12 Jun 2025

    SHBSB June Meeting 2025

  • 13 Jun 2025

    CASp Examination

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  • Senior Structural Engineer - Los Angeles

    Jul 09
  • Senior Structural Engineer - Sacramento

    Jun 30
  • District Structural Engineer - Oakland

    Jun 30
  • Staff Services Manager I Oakland

    Jun 20
  • Staff Services Analyst - Sacramento

    Jun 12

Construction Project Status Tracking

Locate project information through eTracker, DSA's online tracking system

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  • 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.
  • Structural Safety in CA Schools - Engineer Qualilty Check

    About Us

    The Division of the State Architect (DSA) provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and state-leased facilities to ensure that they comply with all structural, accessibility, and fire and life safety codes.

Contact

Division of the State Architect

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



(916) 322-2490
Ida.Clair@dgs.ca.gov




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