📢 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: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicatio…

🚨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: tinyurl.com/ywm5kz8c

How can you connect Sustainability and Environmental best practices with your facility projects? The Sustainable Facilities Forum has you covered. The conference comes to the Scottish Rite Center on May 15th: To register, go to green-technology.org/sff

📢 IR A-7: Inspector Certification and Approval has been revised. Class 3 Inspectors can now inspect PC fabric shade structures under 2000 sq ft regardless of connection type, and OTC PC projects can use this flexibility immediately. Learn more: tinyurl.com/v6mpxz6d

📣 Join the CASp Code Discussion Group on March 20 via Zoom (11:30am-12:30pm) to discuss Recreational & Sports Facilities! Open to architects, designers, building officials, CASps & candidates. Earn 1LU for CASp renewal. Register by March 13 here: tinyurl.com/3ccb8uu7

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: October 2025 CASp Examination dates are now available! 📅 Tests will be held on Friday, October. 3 and Monday, October. 6. Visit the Apply and Maintain CASp Certification page for details: tinyurl.com/4x78dnpd

📄 UPDATE: DSA has revised LEA Test & Special Inspection forms (DSA 201-210, 250) with editorial improvements to project info section and added "Contractor" to distribution lists. Access updated forms at DSA's Forms webpage: dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms

📢 BU 24-05: Fire Safety During Construction & Demolition has been updated. Site Safety Plan now ONLY required for 102-IC forms submitted after Feb 1, 2025, and not needed for stockpile projects seeking in-plant inspection cards only. View BU 24-05: tinyurl.com/4xwe7dcj

🚨 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

🚨 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 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

🚨 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

🚨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…

🚨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…

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

🚗🔌 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

🚨 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

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

🚨 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

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