California Division of the State Architect

REMINDER: DSA has launched the new web-based DSA 90 Pre‑Application Meeting Request Form (effective June 1, 2026). DSA 90 replaces forms 91–94. After submission, your regional office will schedule the meeting. Click here for the new DSA 90: tinyurl.com/2ts8bm23

DSA has updated IR A‑14. Key changes include larger allowable outdoor “black box” units (up to 500 sq ft), new design clarifications, requirements for units to be designed as new buildings, and added fire‑sprinkler support info. Now available here: https://dgs.ca.gov/dsa/publications

DSA will launch the new web‑based DSA 90: Pre‑Application Meeting Request Form on June 1, 2026. This single form replaces DSA 91–94 and streamlines scheduling with regional offices. For questions, contact the appropriate DSA regional office.

DSA has issued Policy (PL) 26‑01 and the new form DSA 1‑AMM‑810: Request for Alternate Materials and Methods for Fire Service Features. Both PL 26‑01 and the DSA 1‑AMM‑810 take effect July 1, 2026 and are found on the DSA Forms and Publication Page here: https://dgs.ca.gov/DSA

First Quarter Document Summary 2026: DSA has posted the latest list of new and revised forms, publications, and announcements for Q1 2026. Read the full report here: https://tinyurl.com/373kwhpy

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: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publications

🚨 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: https://dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publications

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:https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/DSA/Publications/quarterly_reports/2025_Quarter-4.pdf

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: https://dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publications

Questions? Contact [email protected].

🚨 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: http://dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms