DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT - 1451

The DSA reviews construction projects for compliance with the California Building Standards Code, as contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The review consists of design review (construction plans, specifications and other documents) and oversight of project construction and applies to:

• K-12 public schools
• Community colleges
• State-owned and leased essential services buildings

  
  The DSA also provides design review for compliance with accessibility standards of the California Building Standards Code, as contained in Title 24 of the CCR, for the following:

• State facilities
• California State University facilities
• University of California facilities

The DSA charges fees for its review and oversight, which are statutorily based as a percentage of the estimated cost of the project. The fees are payable at the time of submittal of application for plan review; subsequent changes during plan review or construction may be subject to additional review fees.