What is a DSA Inspector?

What is a DSA Inspector?

What is a DSA inspector? DSA inspectors are construction building inspectors certified by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and then approved to work on specific projects. DSA certifies several types of school construction inspectors.

What is DSA certified?

A project certification is acknowledged by a DSA letter certifying that the building project has been completed in accordance with the requirements as to the safety of design and construction pursuant to the respective statutory requirements.

What is a DSA document?

The Document Security Alliance (DSA) was created by government agencies, private industry and academia. DSA’s goal is to identify methods of improving security documents and related procedures to help combat the growing acts of fraud, terrorism, illegal immigration, identity theft, and other criminal acts.

How do I become a DSA IOR?

APPLY FOR THE PROJECT INSPECTOR EXAM

1. APPLICATION PROCESS. An individual wishing to be considered for the DSA Project Inspector Examination must complete and submit the application form DSA 175 to DSA, along with all applicable supporting documents.
2. REGISTRATION.
3. RE-APPLICATION AND RE-TAKING EXAM.

What is an inspector of record?

The highest level of certification granted by the California Division of State Architect. KCS Inspectors of Record have the highest level of certification granted by the California Division of State Architect for the inspection of large institutional projects.

What is DSA construction?

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.

What is a DSA box?

What is DSAbox. DSAbox is a secure cloud based collaborative solution initiated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) to allow greater transparency and communication between DSA field engineers and designated stakeholders.

What is Oshpd certification?

OSHPD certification is a process that evaluates the resistance of non-structural components to earthquake events. OSHPD regulates the seismic resistance of items critical to the operations of healthcare facilities in the State of California.

What is an IOR in construction?

INSPECTOR OF RECORD (IOR)

How long is DSA approval good for?

The DSA may, upon request, approve a six month extension. Backcheck must be completed within two months of initiation. More than four (4) years has passed from the date of DSA plan approval without the start of construction (No extension are allowed).

What does DSA stand for in California?

the State Architect
California public K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings must obtain certification of construction from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

How do I get a DSA box?

Request Permission to Upload Required Documentation

1. To request access to upload certification documents to a DSA Certification Box project folder, complete and submit a DSA Certification Box Access Request.
2. An electronic invitation containing instructions to set up a Box account will be sent via email.