California Division of the State Architect
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Part of the Dept. of General Services, the Division of the State Architect oversees design & construction of K-12 public schools & community colleges.
Sacramento
Joined August 2013
🚨2025 Valuation Threshold Update The Valuation Threshold for alterations, repairs, or additions under the 2022 California Building Code is now $203,611. This applies to projects submitted after Jan 28, 2025. Additional information available here:
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📢 New DSA Bulletin BU 24-05: Fire Safety During Construction & Demolition is here! It outlines CA Fire Code requirements for fire safety plans by design pros, contractors & fire authorities. View it & more:
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CASp Code Discussion Group 2025 dates are here! 🗓️ Join us via Zoom every 3rd Thursday, 11:30am-12:30pm, starting in January. Earn 1 LU for CASp renewal. Open to architects, designers, CASps, officials & candidates. Registration via DSA Academy:
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DSA has amended Policy PL 24-01 for Workforce & Community College Student Housing Projects. Updates clarify exemptions, DSA’s role in safety, fire, & access compliance, and jurisdictional authority. View the policy on the DSA Publications webpage here:
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🚨 2025 PI Certification Exam Dates Announced! 🚨 DSA has updated its PI Certification webpage with the full exam schedule, locations, and resources. Exams are based on the 2022 CA Building Standards Code. 🔗 Learn more:
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🚨 DSA has issued new Bulletin BU 24-02: ACI Modifications to Reinforcing Steel Specifications. It details changes to steel specs, verification testing, and compliance methods. View BU 24-02 and other DSA Publications here:
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🚨 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: Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. 👉 Register here:
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📄 Document Update: IR 22-4: Buckling-Restrained Brace Frames has been updated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA). Key changes include updates to 2022 CBC requirements, reorganized sections, and new material property specs. Full details here:
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DSA has issued new Procedure PR 24-01: Back Check Procedure for Design Professionals. It outlines a two-phase process for project submissions, including scheduling, readiness checks, and steps for each phase. Contact your DSA regional office for more info:
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📰 Third Quarterly Document Summary 2024 🗓️ The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has posted the latest list of new/revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q3 2024 on our website. Read the full report here:
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🚨 Document Update: Revised DSA 1-RUH and New DSA 1-RTI now available! The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has posted new and updated forms to assist with requests for Technical Infeasibility & Unreasonable Hardship. Access them via DSA’s Forms page:
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Space still available! Join the CASp Code Discussion Group on Sept 19! 📅 Guest Speaker: Craig Williams will review CASp Applicable Standards Research. ✅ Register by Sept 12 at the DSA Academy. Click here for more information:
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Still accepting registration for DSA Academy – CASp 101: Certification and Practice Webinar! This three (3) part webinar covers CASp generally and provides information for those seeking certification. Registration closes on Aug. 6, 2024. Sign up today:
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📢 The Division of the State Architect has released the Second Quarterly Document Summary for 2024! Check out the latest updates, including new and revised forms, publications, and announcements. Read the full report here:
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📢 Exciting news from the Division of the State Architect! Our new curriculum "CASp Inspection Reports According to CRASCA" is now available for FREE on DSA Academy. Earn 2 CEUs in AIA LU | HSW, CA Architects Board, & CASp. Register now:
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DSA attended the Sustainable Facilities Forum in Sacramento earlier this month and met with school districts, building officials, and other state and local agencies to discuss sustainability practices in public design. Learn more:
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If you are ready to make an impact on the state of California’s construction projects with your expertise in the industry, apply to join our team today!
Are you a leader who likes working with others to solve problems and have a strong background in structural design and observation? @CalifDSA is looking for a District Structural Engineer to join their team at Oakland headquarters! Apply today:
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🗣️ Our CASp Code Discussion Group is coming up on May 16! Space is still available. Join us for a Q&A session with the DSA Access Unit (part 2). Register by May 9, 11:30 a.m. via DSA Academy. Click here to learn more:
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