DSA IR A-10: ALTERATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS—DSA APPROVAL EXEMPTION (with revisions issued through Jan. 2018)

1. EXCEPTIONS:

1.1.

DSA review and approval is not required for alteration or reconstruction projects to school buildings governed by the Field Act with an estimated construction cost of $103,300, or less, for 2017 and 2018.

1.2.

DSA review and approval is not required for alteration or reconstruction projects to school buildings governed by the Field Act with an estimated construction cost greater than $103,300, but not in excess of $232,425, for 2017 and 2018 when all of the following conditions are met:

1.2.1.

A California-registered structural engineer shall examine the project and prepare a written statement certifying that the project does not contain any work of a structural nature. The statement must attest that the work does not cause any alteration or reconstruction of structural elements nor trigger structural rehabilitation per Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-309(c). This statement shall bear the signature and stamp or seal of the structural engineer and shall be filed with the appropriate DSA regional office.

1.2.2.

The design professional in responsible charge of the project shall prepare a statement certifying that the plans and specifications (1) contain no work that is regulated by the accessibility standards of Title 24, (2) contain no work that triggers accessibility upgrades to existing buildings or facilities, and (3) meet all applicable fire and life safety standards. This statement shall bear the signature and stamp or seal of the design professional and shall be filed with the appropriate DSA regional office.

1.2.3.

Within 10 days of the project completion, a DSA-certified project inspector shall sign and submit a verified report to DSA indicating that the completed project is in conformance with the plans and specifications. Form DSA 999: Inspection Verified Report for Projects Exempt from DSA Approval, is available from the DSA website at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Forms.aspx.