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Learn how schools can incorporate sustainability measures and achieve net zero energy and net zero carbon school facilities.

Learn about the Division of the State Architect (DSA)’s commitment to making the certification process for K–12, community college and essential services building construction projects a success.

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.

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.

The Access Code Collaborative (ACC) works cooperatively with DSA to offer input and feedback regarding amendments to the accessibility regulations of the California Building Code.

Learn about DSA’s collection of social security and taxpayer identification information on professional, material, and facility certification programs for the purpose of reviewing for tax delinquencies and child support orders.

The State Historical Building Safety Board (SHBSB) is to provide regulations and standards for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration (including related reconstruction) or relocation as applicable to all historical buildings, structures ...

The Evaluation of Detectable Warnings Advisory Committee (EDWAC) proposes durability and degradation testing standards to ensure that detectable warnings remain effective, thereby improving safety.

City and county offices can locate the model informational notice provided by Division of the State Architect (DSA) that is required to be distributed to business license and commercial building permit applicants.

Learn how to employ the Division of the State Architect (DSA) services and find other resources that prepare public schools for re-opening.

The public and Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff can register for trainings on school construction plan review for public K–12 schools, community colleges, and essential services buildings; building code; accessibility; and, other ...

Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC) for state and local government buildings and facilities, privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities, and ...

Locate information on scheduling K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings and other projects for plan review by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

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.

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) construction oversight on public K–12 schools, community college and essential services construction projects.

Learn how the Division of the State Architect (DSA) performs fire and life safety reviews of K–12 public schools, community colleges and state essential services buildings.

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) review of K–12 public schools and community colleges for compliance with the CALGreen Code and Energy Code.

Learn about the Division of the State Architect's (DSA) process for project submittal and plan review for K–12 schools, community colleges and essential services building construction projects.

The Public School Construction Collaborative (PSCC) works cooperatively with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) to offer input and feedback on matters related to public school construction.

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.

Learn about Division of the State Architect's (DSA) proposed amendments to the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program regulations.

The public can learn the benefits of hiring a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) to inspect buildings and sites for compliance with applicable state and federal construction-related accessibility ...

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) review of K–12 public schools and community colleges for compliance with the CALGreen Code and Energy Code.

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 ...