California Division of the State Architect

DSA has revised IR PC-7 for steel cantilevered canopy structures. The changes clarify design requirements for solar panel attachments, inspection/testing for pretensioned fasteners, and highlight updates in Sections 2.2.1 and E1. 📄 Learn more: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

🚨 Document Update: IR A-22 DSA has updated IR A-22: Construction Projects and Items Exempt from DSA Review. This update clarifies exempt work and revises cost thresholds per CAC §§4-308 & 4-309(a). Learn more here: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

Fourth Quarterly Document Summary 2025 DSA has posted the latest list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q4 2025. 📄Read the full report here: dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisi…

DSA has issued BU 26-01: Sustainable Schools Program! Learn about new resources to help K-12 schools & community colleges achieve sustainability goals. 📄Available on the DSA Publications webpage here: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio… Questions? Contact DSASustainability@dgs.ca.gov.

🚨 DSA has updated the DSA 1 form. Changes include: • Removed “Past Application Occupied without DSA Certification?” from Items #5–10 • Removed DSA 145 request for OTC projects • Added checkbox for geohazard report not required Find the updated form: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms

📢 Attention all Certified Access Specialist (CASp) candidates. The dates for October 2026 CASp exam have been released. Visit the DSA’s CASp Certification webpage for complete details: tinyurl.com/5934tket

📷 Documents Update! DSA has updated the following Wood series Interpretation of Regulations (IR) to align with the 2025 California Building Code: • IR 23-1 • IR 23-4 • IR 23-8 • IR 23-9 • IR 23-10 📷 View the latest versions on our Publications page: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

Check out the latest document update summary from the Division of the State Architect! A list of new and revised forms and publications for Q3 2025 is now available to view here: tinyurl.com/27kez97u

Space still available! Join the CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) to discuss Review of the CASp Handbook. Register closes on August 14 at 11:30 am. Visit the CCDG webpage here for more information: tinyurl.com/5n7vtw5u

🚨 Form Update: DSA 151 🚨 DSA has updated form DSA 151: Project Inspector Notifications. The update includes a new required notification for the commencement of structural steel erection, per the 2025 CA Administrative Code. View DSA Forms here: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms

Check out the latest document update summary from the Division of the State Architect! A list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q2 2025 is now available to view here: tinyurl.com/5ek2zu6p

🚨 Fee Adjustment Alert 🚨DSA's structural filing fees for public K-12 schools & community college projects and the access plan review fee for all projects will decrease for plans received on or after Sept 1, 2025. View the updated fee calculator here: tinyurl.com/y3znjbnr

🚗🔌 The DSA Academy has updated the curriculum for "California EVCS Accessibility: Accessibility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations." This free course offers 1 CEU and meets CBC requirements for CASp certification renewal! Register here: tinyurl.com/4n6adw69

Space still available! Join the CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) to discuss Construction Cost and Valuation Threshold. Register by June 12. Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/5n7vtw5u

🚨New Release Alert! DSA has issued IR 19-8: Shotcrete Construction: 2022 CBC. This document clarifies requirements for shotcrete method concrete construction under DSA jurisdiction. Find it here on DSA’s Publication Page: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

🚨DSA has revised PL 07-02: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Review of Projects. Appendix A now consists of a new OTC Package Checklist, which merges previous checklists into a streamlined format. You can find it on the DSA Publications webpage here: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

🚨 Update Alert: DSA has revised form DSA 108: Change in Delegation of Responsibility. Key changes include reminders for form DSA 102-IC submissions, expanded applicability, and updated instructions. Access updated forms at DSA's Forms webpage: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms

🚨 Update Alert: The Division of the State Architect has revised IR A-4: Geohazard Report Requirements. Key changes include when reports need CGS review and new guidelines for fabric shade structures. More info on the DSA Publications page here: tinyurl.com/4r4d2hmm

🚨 Space still available! 🚨 DSA Academy – CASp 101: Certification and Practice. Learn about the CASp Program, exam prep, and more through a 3-part webinar series: Registration closes: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. 👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/4n6adw69

🚨 UPDATE 🚨The project type for the June 2025 CASp Examination is “A Newly Constructed Recreation Area and site improvements" and covers 2022 Intervening Code Supplement regulations. Registration closes May 9, 2025. Space is limited, register early here: tinyurl.com/pd9kkv6c