# DSA in CSU UC State projects

**URL:** <https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dsa-in-csu-uc-state-projects/7569>\
**Category:** California Supplemental Exam\
**Created:** [November 19, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dsa-in-csu-uc-state-projects/7569 "2025-11-19T22:52:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![amcclane](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/7.png) [@amcclane](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/amcclane)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dsa-in-csu-uc-state-projects/7569/1 "2025-11-19T22:52:21Z")

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Does the DSA review chapter 11B accessibility in UC / CSU projects, a lot of the study content focuses on k-12 and community colleges, but do they also have a role in these projects with the state fire marshal reviewing life safety?

Thanks,

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**Author:** ![coachchrishopstock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/coachchrishopstock/32/1662_2.png) [@coachchrishopstock](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachchrishopstock)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dsa-in-csu-uc-state-projects/7569/2 "2025-11-25T18:02:27Z")

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HI @amcclane - I did some digging into this and found the below excerpt on CSU’s website (emphasis added):

_ **All CSU construction** intended for use by the public with any reasonable availability to or use by persons with disabilities, constructed in whole or in part by the use of state funds, **requires access compliance review and certification by** California Department of General Services, **Division of the State Architect (DSA)**, per requirements of California Government Code Sections 4451, 4453 and 4454._

_CSU [Executive Order 1111](https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/8436999/latest/) does, however, allow for self-review of projects by the Campus Deputy Building Official if the project is below the major capital threshold._

So, my understanding is that DSA does review accessibility compliance for these projects, except in some circumstances such as when the project is relatively small (i.e. below a major capital threshold).