Division of the State Architect
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Archived: 2026-04-23 14:58
Division of the State Architect
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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.
Join the Team
Learn more about careers at DSA.
Sustainable School Facilities
Learn DSA's role in helping California schools create sustainable educational facilities.
CASp
Learn about the program certifying qualified inspectors for construction accessibility compliance.
Access Compliance Reference Materials
Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC).
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.
News
Consider Joining the DSA HQ Sustainability Team!
Plan Review Filing Fee Adjustments
First Quarter 2026 Document Summary
45-Day Public Comment Period Structural Safety Code Changes
Events
12
Jun
2026
CASp Exam
Education
15
Jun
2026
CASp Exam
Education
04
May
2026
CASp 101 – Webinar 3
Webcasts
27
Apr
2026
CASp 101 – Webinar 2
Webcasts
Announcements
Senior Structural Engineer (Senior Structural Engineer Associate) - Oakland
May 25
Senior Structural Engineer - Los Angeles
May 20
Senior Structural Engineer - San Diego
May 13
Senior Structural Engineer - Oakland
May 06
Regional Sustainability Architect - Oakland
May 06
Structural Engineering Associate - Sacramento
Apr 30
Senior Structural Engineer - Oakland
Apr 23
Construction Project Status Tracking
Locate project information through eTracker, DSA's online tracking system
Open Tracker
Featured Links
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.
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.
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) 445-8100
Ida.Clair@dgs.ca.gov
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Skip to Main Content
Division of the State Architect
Provides design and construction oversight for K-12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and leased facilities.
Join the Team
Learn more about careers at DSA.
Sustainable School Facilities
Learn DSA's role in helping California schools create sustainable educational facilities.
CASp
Learn about the program certifying qualified inspectors for construction accessibility compliance.
Access Compliance Reference Materials
Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC).
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.
News
Consider Joining the DSA HQ Sustainability Team!
Plan Review Filing Fee Adjustments
First Quarter 2026 Document Summary
45-Day Public Comment Period Structural Safety Code Changes
Events
12
Jun
2026
CASp Exam
Education
15
Jun
2026
CASp Exam
Education
04
May
2026
CASp 101 – Webinar 3
Webcasts
27
Apr
2026
CASp 101 – Webinar 2
Webcasts
Announcements
Senior Structural Engineer (Senior Structural Engineer Associate) - Oakland
May 25
Senior Structural Engineer - Los Angeles
May 20
Senior Structural Engineer - San Diego
May 13
Senior Structural Engineer - Oakland
May 06
Regional Sustainability Architect - Oakland
May 06
Structural Engineering Associate - Sacramento
Apr 30
Senior Structural Engineer - Oakland
Apr 23
Construction Project Status Tracking
Locate project information through eTracker, DSA's online tracking system
Open Tracker
Featured Links
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.
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.
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) 445-8100
Ida.Clair@dgs.ca.gov
Connect with us
X (Twitter)
YouTube
SUBSCRIBE TO DSA'S MAILING LISTS
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