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Code Part# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prefix Title letter California Buildings Standards Administrative Code (CAC) .............. A California Building Code (CBC) ................................................... -California Electrical Code (CEC)................................................... E California Mechanical Code (CMC)................................................ M California Plumbing Code (CPC)................................................... P California Energy Code .............................................................. N Elevator Operation Code ............................................................-Historical .................................................................................-Fire......................................................................................... F Conservation............................................................................ -(reserved) ............................................................................... -Reference ................................................................................ --
IRs that have been revised since August of 2002 may include marginal markings. Solid vertical lines in the margins within the body of the IR indicate a change from the previously published IR, except where a change was minor or editorial. An arrow is provided in the margin to indicate that a deletion has been made from the previously published version. As IRs are added, deleted or revised, the changes will be reflected in the on-line version of the IR -Manual. This publication is available for download or printing (in whole or in part) as Adobe PDF format files on the Publications page of the DSA web site at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov. When referencing IRs, the user can ensure he or she is using the latest version by checking the on-line IR Manual.
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2001 CBC
2007 CBC
Part 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE A-1 Temporary Approval for School Use of HCD Commercial Coaches A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9
(PL 97-10)
09-06-07 (r) 09-01-99 (r) 09-01-99 (r) 11-01-07 (r) 07-21-05 (r) 09-18-07 (r) 09-18-07 (r) 10-03-07 (r) 04-21-05 (r) 05-29-07 (r) 12-08-05 10-03-07 (r) 04-05-07 08-28-07 10-15-07 (r) 11-01-07
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Certificate of Compliance without Receipt of All Documents Construction Management Procedures for Public School Projects Geological Hazard Report Requirements Acceptance of Evaluation Reports Change Order and Field Change Approval Process Project Inspector Certification and Approval Project Inspector and Assistant Inspector Duties and Performance School Site Improvements for School Building Projects
X X X X X
A-10 Reconstruction and Alteration Projects Exemption from DSA Approval A-11 Incremental Submittals A-12 Assistant Inspector Approval A-13 Stop Work and Order to Comply A-14 Walk In Freezers and Cold Storage Boxes A-15 Testing and Inspection of Remotely Fabricated Elements (CR A-1) A-16 Charter School Enforcement Jurisdiction Part 2, Chapter 3 - USE OR OCCUPANCY 3-1 Storage Room Occupancy Separation Part 2, Chapter 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 9-1 Automatic Fire Suppression System Coverage in Concealed Interstitial Spaces Part 2, Chapter 11B - ACCESS 11B-1 Visual Alarms in Classrooms 11B-2 Beveled Lip at Curb Ramps 11B-3 Detectable Warnings at Curb Ramps 11B-4 Detectable Warnings 11B-5 Effort to Operate Exterior Doors Part 2, Chapter 15 - ROOFING AND ROOF STRUCTURES 15-1 Attachment of Clay or Concrete S Roof Tile 15-2 Clay and Concrete Roof Tile Materials and Application Part 2, Chapter 16 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN 16-1 Conditional Certification for Relocatable School Buildings 16-2 Computer or Office Access Floors 16-3 Earth Retaining Systems 16-4 Wind Load Design for One Story Relocatable School Buildings (Less than 2000 Square Feet in Floor Area) 16-5 Design and Construction of Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, and Bleachers (PL 94-19)
X X X X X N/A
09-18-07 (r)
10-15-07 (r)
X X X X X X
11-01-07 (r) 11-01-07 (r) 11-01-07 (r) 11-01-07 (r) 11-01-07 (r)
X X X X X X X
X X
09-10-02 (r) 01-02-08 (r) 09-18-07 (r) 01-02-08 (r) 04-21-05 (r)
N/A X N/A
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2007 CBC
16-6 Composite Base for HVAC Units 16-7 Wind Load Determination - Alternate Method
(CR 16-1)
X N/A X X X X X X X X X
X X X X N/A
Part 2, Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections (CR 17-1) 17-1 Sampling and Testing of Structural Materials 17-2 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) of Welds 17-3 Structural Welding Inspection Part 2, Chapter 19 - CONCRETE 19-1 Post Installed Anchors in Concrete 19-2 Requirements for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Panels Part 2, Chapter 21 - MASONRY 21-1 Masonry Walls Non Structural 21-2 Filled Cell Concrete Masonry High Lift Grouting Method 21-3 Clay Brick Masonry High Lift Grouting Method 21-4 Concrete Masonry Units Standards Part 2, Chapter 22 - STEEL 22-1 Design Procedure for Steel Deck Diaphragms With Structural Concrete Fill (CR 22-1) (CR 21-1) (CR 17-2) (CR 17-3)
X X
X X
22-2 Anchor Bolts Connecting Steel to Concrete Part 2, Chapter 23 - WOOD 23-1 Pre-fabricated Wood Construction Connectors 23-2 Wood Diaphragms 23-3 Concrete Curbs in Wood Frame Buildings 23-4 Light Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses 23-5 Bolts Used in Wood Construction 23-6 Wood Structural Panels Plywood Panel Marking 23-7 Minimum Fastener Penetration in Framing Wood Diaphragms Part 2, Chapter 24 - GLASS AND GLAZING 24-1 Glass Panel Railings
X X X X X X X
01-02-08 (r)
Part 2, Chapter 15 - GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER 25-1 Maximum Allowable Load for 10 Gage & 12 Gage Wires 25-2 Metal Suspension Systems for Lay-In Panel Ceilings 25-3 Drywall Ceiling Suspension Conventional Construction: One Layer 25-4 Self-Furring Lath Part 3 - ELECTRICAL E-1 Grounding of Relocatable Buildings E-2 Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter (CR 25-1)
X X X X
X X
X X
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California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-1
Issued 09-06-2007 EFFECTIVE: 10-01-07 Supersedes DSA Policy 97-10
This Interpretation of Regulation (IR) is intended for use by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff, and as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform statewide criteria for plan review and construction inspection of projects within the jurisdiction of DSA, which include State of California public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12), community colleges, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. This IR indicates an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations, although other methods proposed by design professionals may be considered by DSA. This IR is reviewed on a regular basis and is subject to revision at any time. Please check the DSA web site for currently effective IRs. Only IRs listed in the document at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs/default.htm (click on DSA Interpretations of Regulations Manual) at the time of plan submittal to DSA are considered applicable.
Purpose:
This Interpretation of Regulation (IR) was originally issued in 1997 as DSA Policy #97-10. The purpose of this IR is to provide a means for obtaining a temporary approval for the installation of Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) commercial coaches as buildings on public school campuses. Temporary approval is valid for a maximum period of two years from the date of installation. If an unanticipated school use need for the building(s) exceeds two years, DSA shall be notified and may extend the temporary approval for one additional year. This IR provides for temporary approval to use HCD commercial coaches without DSA review and approval of the structural system of the HCD building itself. This revision eliminates the self certification features of the previous procedure.
Emergency Use: In case of emergencies, including but not limited to damage to school
buildings as from earthquakes, fires and floods, or for health and safety issues such as mold or other contamination, or from unanticipated increase in students wherein educational facilities are immediately needed for displaced or unhoused pupils, the procedure detailed in this IR permits placement of the HCD temporary use building in advance of securing DSA temporary approval. This emergency use procedure may also be used for emergency installation of DSA Pre-Checked relocatable buildings. DSA must be notified immediately after the emergency of the districts intent to use this emergency use IR. Within 14 days following the installation of these emergency temporary use buildings, the school district will notify DSA of the extent of the damage to their permanent school
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buildings and the number of temporary buildings installed to house displaced students. Within 60 days following installation of these emergency temporary use buildings, the design professional representing the school district shall provide DSA with a complete submittal package as described in this procedure.
Submittal: The school district shall provide the following to the Division of the State
Architect (DSA) Regional Office serving its area:
1. DSA-1 Application for Temporary Approval of Plans and Specifications: Fill in completely form DSA-1. To describe the project - on line 5 of form
DSA-1 write temporary approval for school use of __ HCD commercial coaches. For example line 5 would read Construction of: temporary approval for school use of 2 HCD commercial coaches if two buildings are being installed.
2. Fee: The school district will submit fees with the initial application per Fee Schedule II, Section 4-321, Part 1, Title 24 and per Section 5-104, Part 1, Title 24 for access compliance review. For purposes of calculating the fee, the construction cost should be based on the cost of any site work, improvements to the building and/or repairs and the costs for moving the building. 3. Letter: A letter from the school district (Superintendent) acknowledging that these buildings are only for temporary use and are limited to use for 24 months from the date of installation. 4. Plans, Specifications and Calculations: shall be provided, including the
Note: Plans, specifications and calculations for the HCD building are not required if the HCD building is certified per Section 5 and a letter is provided, from the architect/engineer in responsible charge, stating that the building has not had alterations, or suffered deterioration, that affect access compliance, structural safety or fire/life safety code regulated elements. For example; addition of wall supported casework is an alteration to the building. If altered, complete plans, specifications and calculations, as needed for the altered portion of the building, shall be submitted for review and approval. Maintenance work does not need to be included in the submittal. See the definition of maintenance in Section 4-314, Part 1 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations. 4.1 Cover Sheet of Plans: Add a note stating that these buildings are only for temporary use and are limited to use for 24 months from the date of installation. following:
4.2 Structural Safety (SS): Submitted plans, specifications and calculations shall indicate the following: 4.2.1 Floor Area: The building is one story and has a floor area of no more than 2,160 square feet. The floor area shall be shown on the drawings. A drawing showing the footprint of the building, except as noted in this IR, is generally adequate for the HCD building.
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4.2.2
Foundation System: Complete plans specifications and calculations for the anchorage and bracing of the building in accordance with the current California Building Code (CBC) through December 31, 2007; after this date foundation designs shall be in accordance with the 2007 CBC. Foundation system plans could receive DSA pre-check (PC) approval (see DSA Policy 07-01), and be submitted over-the-counter (OTC), with DSA Regional Office coordination. Some foundation systems may require soils reports and/or soil testing and anchorage system testing. For first time foundation system submittals, presubmittal coordination with the local regional office is highly encouraged. Non Structural Elements: Plans and specifications shall detail the anchorage of all overhead non-structural elements, labeled as existing or new, as appropriate. Access Compliance (AC): The construction must comply with all Access Compliance regulations. No alternatives are available. A complete submittal shall include but is not limited to the following; For exterior construction: Complete plans and specifications of the disabled access features of the site placement for the HCD building, including: An accessible pedestrian route from the main entrance of the site to each commercial coach and linking accessibility elements. A code compliant ramp to the front door of the building; At least one hi-lo drinking fountain centrally located. At least one set of accessible separate sex toilet facilities centrally located and available for use. Van-accessible parking.
4.2.3 4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
For interior construction: Code required accessibility features for the HCD building itself shall be provided. For example: Accessible lever door hardware and threshold provided at the entrance door of each commercial coach with allowable closer pressure. Toilets, or any other code regulated accessibility features inside the HCD building, must be fully detailed on the plans.
4.4
Fire and Life Safety (FLS): Complete and accurate plans, specifications and calculations shall be submitted as follows: A site plan must be submitted with the stamp and signature of the local fire authority indicating approval of the placement of the buildings, the fire apparatus access road and access gates and water flow and hydrants. Separation distances, and designated safe dispersal area or areas conform to Fire and Life Safety code requirements. The path or paths of egress to the public way or to the safe dispersal area(s) has/have been identified and shown on the site plans, and all gates in the path(s) of egress have been identified and equipped with panic hardware. Safe dispersal area(s) has/have been located, size and occupant loads identified, and the dimensions from buildings clearly indicated (minimum 50) on the site plan.
4.4.1
4.4.2
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4.4.3
Provide an evacuation fire alarm system consisting, as a minimum, of an approved manual pull-station and audible device(s) (with a minimum decibel rating of 95 at 10 feet) powered by the buildings electrical system (backup battery power) and building units more than twenty (20) feet apart are provided with additional audible devices to ensure fire alarm can be heard within adjacent buildings. Units more than 20 feet from other buildings, including other temporary buildings, with a stand alone fire alarm system must be provided with two-way communication with the main administration offices via an intercom system, permanently mounted telephone or walkie-talkie devises or other similar systems. Buildings that are less than twenty (20) feet from existing permanent buildings on the site shall be interconnected with the fire alarm system of the campus. Each HCD building must be equipped with at least one minimum rated 2A:10B: C fire extinguisher, mounted at 48 inches to the handle above the finished floor, near the main exist(s) and within 75 foot travel distance from any point within the building. (Note: Travel distance shall not include paths through normally locked doors.)
4.4.4
4.4.5
documents. The documents will be returned to the design professional noted on the application to respond to comments. The design professional shall contact DSA to schedule a backcheck appointment. Once all the comments have been addressed, DSA will initial and date the DSA stamp on the drawings and provide a letter by e-mail approving the design of the project for temporary two year use. In some circumstances the over-the-counter (OTC) process may be used (See Section 4.3.2 of this policy).
5.
DSA Approval of Plan and specifications: DSA will review the submitted
6. HCD Building Certification: Certification must be provided by a design professional licensed to practice in California and countersigned by the school district that each commercial coach to be utilized was built after Dec. 19, 1979. In lieu of the proceeding sentence, the owner of the HCD building may provide the school district with a letter that provides the HCD insignia numbers, serial numbers and dates of manufacture for each building. A copy of the letter will be submitted to DSA. The certification or letter must also indicate the design live load, snow load, and the wind load for the building. 7. Inspection Requirements: A DSA certified inspector must perform the required inspection and complete and sign a verified report (Form DSA-6) which indicates the serial numbers, insignia numbers, roof load, floor load, and wind load as shown on the building tag.
The inspector must make specific statements on the final verified report indicating that: Proper installation of the approved foundation system has been done per approved drawings. Anchorage of the nonstructural elements has been done per the approved drawings; Installation and testing of the approved fire alarm system, for each building has been done, Sound levels of fire alarm audible appliances have been measured at 15 dBA above ambient noise level.
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All Access Compliance provisions for the project on the final approved drawings and specifications have been completed. Any changes to the approved plans need DSA approval. If any deterioration of or damage to the HCD building is discovered that affect access compliance, structural safety, or fire/life safety code regulated elements, DSA and the design professional shall be notified immediately and the design professional will provide DSA with plans and calculations as needed for those portions of the building for DSA review and approval. Maintenance and/or repairs that are replacement to match original construction does not require a submittal to DSA. For a definition of maintenance see Section 4-314, Part 1 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
8.
DSA Certification of Construction: Upon receipt and acceptance by DSA of the inspectors final verified report and any other required documents, DSA will issue a temporary certification of compliance in accordance with Section 4-339, Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the temporary certification letter.
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-2
Issued 9-1-99 Supercedes IR 5-1 (3/90)
This interpretation is intended for use by the plan review and field engineers of DSA to indicate an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Its purpose is to promote more uniform statewide criteria for use in plan review and supervision of construction of public schools, community colleges and essential services buildings. Other methods proposed by design professionals to solve a particular problem may be considered by DSA and reviewed for code and regulation compliance.
Purpose: The purpose of this IR is to provide a procedure whereby a certificate of compliance may be issued when it is deemed impossible to collect all the required documents. This procedure may not be initiated until all efforts to obtain the required documents have failed. 1. Procedure. When all efforts to collect the required documents have failed, the school district may request in writing to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) that the provisions of Sections 17315 and 81147 of the Education Code be implemented. The request should include an explanation of how the district attempted to obtain the documents, and why the efforts were not successful. DSA reserves the right to insist upon further efforts by the district before initiating this procedure if, in the opinion of DSA, such efforts would be productive. 2. DSA Review. The architect or structural engineer will review the project with DSA. The architect or structural engineer will propose a method for satisfying the requirements for certification. The proposed method may consider, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. Exposure of portions of the construction for inspection of concealed spaces. Re-inspection of portions of exposed work. Performance testing of materials and/or major components or assemblies. Reassignment of delegated responsibilities for field observation or inspection to other individuals who have personal knowledge of the construction within their area of responsibility.
3. Costs. The school district, at its own expense, will proceed with the examinations, tests, and/or inspections deemed necessary. The additional reports and documents will be submitted to DSA. All costs incurred by DSA in implementing this procedure will be billed to the district and will include time spent by DSA personnel. Payment must be received from the school district before DSA will issue a certificate of compliance for the project. 4. Correction of Deficiencies. Any deficiencies discovered or exposed during re-inspection or re-testing will be corrected at the direction of the school districts architect and/or structural engineer. The school district will be responsible for having this work done and completed in a timely manner. The correction work will be subject to the requirements of Title 24. 5. Certification of Compliance. The DSA Field Engineer will review the results of the examinations, tests and/or inspections. The Field Engineer will assemble all submitted documents and determine their acceptability for conformance with statutes and regulations governing public school construction. The Field Engineer will make a recommendation and the entire package will then be reviewed by the Regional Manager. A letter of certification written by the Regional Manager will indicate the basis for which it is issued.
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-3
Issued 9-1-99 Supercedes IR 11-1(9/89)
This interpretation is intended for use by the plan review and field engineers of DSA to indicate an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Its purpose is to promote more uniform statewide criteria for use in plan review and supervision of construction of public schools, community colleges and essential services buildings. Other methods proposed by design professionals to solve a particular problem may be considered by DSA and reviewed for code and regulation compliance.
Purpose: The purpose of this IR is to ensure that the construction management procedures comply with the requirements of the Education Code and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulations. 1. General. The statutes and regulations contemplate the construction of a building by a general contractor who would either perform the construction work in its entirety, or employ one or more subcontractors under his/her responsible supervision to perform specified portions of the work. The general contractor attests to the compliance of the work of construction with the approved plans and specifications for the project as required by the statute. It must be understood that the work of the construction manager should not interfere with the professional or statutory responsibilities of the design professional for the project, nor restrict the activities of the project inspector, special inspector, testing laboratory representatives and the Field Engineers of DSA in the performance of their duties. It must also be emphasized that the project inspector is an agent of the owner working under the direction of the architect or structural engineer in general responsible charge of the project for the purpose of achieving compliance with the approved plans and specifications, and should not be working under the construction manager. Further, the project inspector works under the supervision of DSA for the same purpose, but also to achieve compliance with the applicable building codes and regulations. 2. Procedures. A project using a construction manager in lieu of a general contractor to coordinate the work of the subcontractors requires special procedures. 2.1 A construction manager is employed by the owner to assist the owner in the management of the construction of the project. The construction manager may perform services in the areas of coordination of the work of the various contractors, scheduling the work of the project, monitoring the progress of the work, providing the owner with evaluations and recommendations concerning the quality of the work, recommending the approval of progress payments for the contractors, or other services. 2.2 Without the presence of a general contractor, each subcontractor will enter into an individual contract with the owner directly to establish conditions for the performance and payment for his/her work. 2.3 The construction manager will usually be employed to oversee the construction of a complete building, or group of buildings or the completion of one phase of a long-range construction program. Each contractor may be employed to start and complete his/her portion of the project at any time during the progress of the construction. Therefore, the completion of that portion of the construction is not synonymous with the completion of the entire project as is contemplated by the regulations. Each independent contractor who has a contract with the owner is required to submit a final verified report at the completion of his/her portion of the work.
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2.4 The submittal of verified progress reports by the individual contractors is a departure from normal procedures wherein the services of a general contractor are involved. The construction manager, who is not a builder by training or licensing, by law, cannot be held responsible for the compliance of the work of construction with the duly approved plans and specifications for the project. The Attorney Generals Opinion No. CV 74-160, August 1974, is cited as follows: "A construction manager does not bind himself to construct a building. See Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen. 9322 (1934). The agreement to do these things is made by the owner with other parties and in case of the failure of any of those parties to perform as agreed, an action would lie against them and not against the construction manager. The agreement of the construction manager is to perform services only for the owner; that is, to supervise the work of the contractors who are doing the actual construction." Therefore, in accordance with DSA regulations, each independent contractor having contracts with the owner, is required to submit verified reports. 3. Contract Information. Contract information on Form SSS-102, to be submitted to DSA, may be submitted either by the architect/engineer in general responsible charge or by the construction manager. If more than one contract is reported at one time, a single Form SSS-102 may be used with an attached sheet listing for contractors: the name, address, scope of work, contract price and estimated starting date for each contract. Each submittal of contract information is to be made on, or attached to, a Form SSS-102. Each contract should be identified by a Roman numeral in consecutive order to assist in record keeping and future reference (i.e. Contract I, II, III, etc.). Such identification should be noted on change orders which affect that contract.
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-4
Revised 11-01-07 Revised 07-21-05 Revised 02-03-04 Issued 09-01-99
This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) is intended for use by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff, and as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform statewide criteria for plan review and construction inspection of projects within the jurisdiction of DSA, which include State of California public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12), community colleges, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. This IR indicates an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations, although other methods proposed by design professionals may be considered by DSA. This IR is reviewed on a regular basis and is subject to revision at any time. Please check the DSA web site for currently effective IRs. Only IRs listed in the document at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs/default.htm (click on DSA Interpretations of Regulations Manual) at the time of plan submittal to DSA are considered applicable.
1. GENERAL: A geologic hazard is any geologic condition that is a potential danger to life or property. Geologic hazards include, but are not limited to, earthquake shaking, surface rupture, liquefaction, and landslides.
The California Building Standards Administrative Code (CAC), Section 4-317(e) includes requirements for the performance of soils investigation studies and geologic hazard studies for all construction, including additions and alterations. Note that Geotechnical Reports (or soils investigation reports) often include soils studies only and may not include complete geologic hazard studies
2. PROJECTS REQUIRING GEOLOGIC HAZARD REPORTS: Except as noted in Section 3, a geologic hazard report shall be submitted to DSA with the project application for projects located in any of the areas described in paragraph 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4. 2.1 2.2
On any new site. Within any state mandated geologic hazard zone which includes: Earthquake Fault Zones (Public Resources Code (PRC) Div. 2, Ch. 7.5, Sec. 2621 et seq.) Seismic Hazard Zones for Landslides and Liquefaction (PRC Div 2, Ch. 7.8, Sec. 2690 et. seq.)
2.3 2.4
Within an area identified as a geologic hazard in the Safety Element of the Local General Plan. On other existing sites when required by DSA, where a potential geologic hazard has been previously identified.
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3.
PROJECTS NOT REQUIRING GEOLOGIC HAZARD REPORTS: Except as noted in paragraph 2.4, a geologic hazard report will not be necessary for projects on existing sites in any of the situations described in paragraph 3.1, 3.2, or 3.3:
When the design professional in general responsible charge of the project signs a Geo-Hazards Statement on the Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications (Form DSA-1) certifying that the following three conditions are satisfied: The project is not located within a state mandated geologic hazard zone, and The project is not located within an area identified as a geologic hazard in the safety element of the local general plan, and The project is not located within an area where a potential geologic hazard has been previously identified.
3.1
3.2
Regardless of location, if the project includes only: non-structural alterations which do not cost more than 50% of the replacement cost of the structure, and/or incidental structural alterations (alterations which would not reduce the story lateral shear capacity by more than 5% or increase story shear by more than 5% in any existing story), and/or one-story wood or light metal frame relocatable buildings on an existing school site that have a floor area of less than 2,160 square feet.
3.3
The project is located on a site for which adequate studies (refer to CGS Note 48 for guidance) have already been made. Documentation of prior studies must be included with the project submittal to DSA.
4. SCOPE OF GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDIES: For guidance in conducting a study and reporting evaluations and recommendations, refer to:
Special Publication 117, Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California (1997) Special Publication 42 Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones in California (1997 revised edition, including supplements 1 and 2 added in 1999)
both published by the Department of Conservation and available to order from http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/information/publications/index.htm
5. REPORTING PROCEDURES: Two copies of the geologic hazard report must be submitted to DSA along with the initial project application. If a project is submitted without a geologic hazard report DSA may or may not elect to start the plan review process pending receipt of the report. 5.1
DSA will forward geologic hazard reports to the California Geological Survey (CGS) for review for projects within state mandated geologic hazard zones and for other projects as deemed required by DSA. CGS will indicate either that a report is acceptable, or describe the reasons why a report is not acceptable, in a letter addressed to DSA and copied to the architect in
5.2
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charge of the project. Projects for which a geologic hazard report is required will not be approved by DSA until CGS accepts the geologic hazard report.
6.
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7
requirements:
6.8
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/information/publications/cgs_notes/note_48/note_48.pdf
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-5
Issued 9-1-99 Revised in its entirety 07-21-05 Supersedes IR 14-1 (4/90)
This Interpretation of Regulation (IR) is intended for use by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff, and as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform statewide criteria for plan review and construction inspection of projects within the jurisdiction of DSA, which include State of California public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12), community colleges, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. This IR indicates an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations, although other methods proposed by design professionals may be considered by DSA. This IR is reviewed on a regular basis and is subject to revision at any time. Please check the DSA web site for currently effective IRs. Only IRs listed in the document at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Publications/default.htm (click on DSA Interpretations of Regulations Manual) at the time of plan submittal to DSA are considered applicable.
Purpose: The purpose of this IR is to clarify DSA policy on the acceptability and use of product evaluation reports issued by other agencies and organizations.
DSA may accept evaluation reports that meet the eligibility criteria (Section 1) and are used in accordance with Section 2. The intent is to accept evaluation reports for products or materials that comply with the California Building Code (CBC), demonstrate satisfactory performance, and are manufactured under a quality assurance program.
Scope: This IR is applicable to evaluation reports for alternate materials per Title 24, Part
1, Section 4-304 and products or materials that are regulated by those provisions in Title 24, Part 2, CBC Chapters 14A through 25A adopted by DSA Structural Safety (DSA - SS).
1. ELIGIBLE REPORTS: For DSA to consider acceptance, evaluation reports issued by other agencies or organizations must meet the following criteria:
1.1 The product or material must comply with the 2001 California Building Code (CBC). Evaluation reports may not be acceptable if the product does not comply with applicable DSA amendments (to the model code) contained in the CBC. The evaluation report must be current and valid. Reports that are more than three years old are considered expired except as noted in Section 1.3.1 below. The evaluation report must be issued by one of the following DSA recognized agencies or organizations: International Code Council Evaluation Service. All reports that are currently posted on the ICC ES website are considered current and valid, including reports with prefix ESR and Legacy Reports. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), OPA reports. City of Los Angeles (COLA), Research Report (RR). California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). Miami-Dade County, Florida, Product Control Division, Notice of Acceptance (NOA), for reports relating to wind resistance. Other product certification bodies that are certified to be in compliance with ISO Guide 65, "General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Programs".
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The evaluation report must be issued on the following basis: Compliance with CBC adopted model code and referenced standards, established acceptance criteria, and/or industrial standards, e.g. ASTM specification. Review of test results and the tests are conducted in compliance with established test procedures. Review of Quality Assurance and Control program that shall include periodic independent third party audits. Products or materials listed in evaluation reports must have continued acceptable performance.
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USE OF REPORTS: Eligible evaluation reports, per Section 1 of this IR, may be accepted for use on projects under DSA jurisdiction, if used in accordance with the following:
2.1 The design, application and installation of the product shall comply with the requirements of CBC, and the applicable evaluation reports. For products or materials used to resist lateral forces, use 80% of the listed values in the evaluation reports unless the listed values were established on the basis of cyclic test results. The design calculations, plans, specifications, and applicable evaluation reports shall be incorporated into the project documents and submitted to DSA with the project application package. For certain types of products, the evaluation report may not be the sole basis for acceptance. DSA regional offices will review, on a project specific basis, those products or materials that require the following: Substantial project or site-specific design or engineering Custom assembly or construction on site Earth retaining systems such as segmental walls Foundation systems such as rammed aggregate piers Proprietary steel Special Moment Resisting Frame (SMRF) connections
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DSA PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE REPORTS: Some types of products have been proposed frequently for projects under DSA jurisdiction. The manufacturers of the below listed product types with a recognized listing may apply for a DSA Product Acceptance (PA) report. suspended acoustic ceiling grid system engineered wood products (e.g. I-Joists, LVL, etc.) manufactured shear wall systems
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-6
Revised 09-18-07 Revised in its entirety 11-15-06 Issued 9-1-99
This Interpretation of Regulation (IR) is intended for use by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff, and as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform statewide criteria for plan review and construction inspection of projects within the jurisdiction of DSA, which include State of California public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12), community colleges, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. This IR indicates an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations, although other methods proposed by design professionals may be considered by DSA. This IR is reviewed on a regular basis and is subject to revision at any time. Please check the DSA web site for currently effective IRs. Only IRs listed in the document at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs/default.htm (click on DSA Interpretations of Regulations Manual) at the time of plan submittal to DSA are considered applicable.
Purpose: The Code requires that all changes to the approved plans or specifications after a contract for the construction has been awarded shall be made only by means of change orders approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA). This interpretation describes a process for obtaining approval of changes by DSA. Discussion: Section 4-338 (c) and (d), Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations
(CCR), describes DSAs process for approval of change orders and preliminary change orders. DSA has determined that to provide timely, efficient and consistent approval of changes during construction, enforcing the strict letter of regulations may require flexibility. An alternate field change document approval process is described in this IR. This process focuses the designers and DSAs efforts on code compliance with the goal of timely review and approval.
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construction contract has been awarded. FCDs may include Architects Supplemental Instructions (ASI), Instruction Bulletins (IB), Field Orders (FO), Construction Change Directives (CCD), etc. Drawing an illustration on paper larger than 8 1/2 x 14. Interpretation a statement from the architect or engineer in general responsible charge of the project that interprets (but does not change) the requirements of the DSA approved plans and/or specifications. Sketch an illustration on 8 1/2 x 11 or 8 1/2 x 14 paper.
1. Scope. After a contract for construction has been awarded, DSA approval of changes to approved documents shall be obtained in accordance with the following:
1.1 Changes That Require DSA Approval Prior to Construction. DSA approval shall be obtained for changes to all Code-regulated construction and inspection/testing functions prior to commencement of the affected work. Changes can be approved through the field change document (FCD) approval process described in Section 3.1 below or the change order process described in Section 3.2. DSA-approved FCD, or change order, documents shall be in the possession of the contractor and the inspector prior to construction of the work shown thereon. Code-regulated refers to work that is regulated by the provisions of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations applicable to the construction, including those amendments to the Code adopted by DSA-SS (Structural Safety), DSA-AC (Access Compliance), and the SFM (State Fire Marshal). For projects submitted under the 2001 CBC, refer to 2001 CBC, Part 2, Sections 101.17.11 (DSA/AC), 101.17.12 (DSA/SS), and 101.17.14 (SFM). [For projects submitted under the 2007 CBC, refer to 2007 CBC, Part 2 Section 101.3.2 items 4, 10 (DSA/AC), 11 (DSA/SS) and 14 (SFM)]. Note that although DSA does not currently conduct a specific review of certain aspects of construction (including mechanical, electrical, etc) these aspects are considered to be Code regulated and must be submitted as part of an FCD or change order. DSA approval is also required for all change orders. 1.2 Changes That Do Not Require DSA Approval. DSA approval is not required for FCDs if the scope of the change does not pertain to Code-regulated construction (refer to Section 1.1 above). For example: Color of finishes, and Administrative changes to the contract (e.g. contract time extension).
1.3 Interpretations and Clarifications. Responses to request for information, interpretations, clarifications, and other communications that do not change the requirements of the DSA stamped approved documents may be issued by the architect or engineer in general responsible charge. These documents do not require DSA approval.
2. General Requirements. All change orders and field change documents must conform to the following general requirements (see sample change order, which includes a sample FCD, in the appendix):
2.1 2.2 The project name and the name of the facility must be indicated. The DSA file and application numbers must be shown in the upper right hand corner.
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All FCDs and change orders shall be numbered in sequence in a logical and consistent manner. The number must be shown in the upper left corner. All changes must be described clearly and completely by the architect in general responsible charge of the project and/or architects or engineers with delegated responsibility for portions of the project as defined on Form DSA-1 Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications. Reference to the specific portions of the drawings and/or specifications that are being changed must be included. All details and specification sections affected by the change shall be coordinated. If a change to a detail is only applicable in some of the locations for which the detail applies, those locations must be clearly described. Changes to any testing or inspection requirements associated with the proposed change must be clearly described. The number of pages in the FCD or change order, including the number of pages in each attachment, shall be clearly indicated. All sketches and drawings attached to describe the changes shall be clearly labeled and referenced. When approved drawings are revised and reissued as part of an FCD or change order all of the following requirements must be met: Images of all DSA approval stamps must be removed from the drawing (or crossed out) prior to making any changes. Each change shall be highlighted on the drawing and identified (see example change order attached in appendix). Each change shall be dated. All drawings shall be stamped and signed by the design professional in general responsible charge. When preparation of a drawing has been delegated to another design professional that individual shall also stamp and sign the drawing. FCDs and change orders should include only clear instructions on specific changes to details on the DSA approved drawings or sections of the DSA approved specifications. When circumstances make it necessary to submit additional back up information the following requirements shall be met: Calculations, product cut-sheets and other back-up information necessary to demonstrate that the changes are Code compliant shall be submitted along with (but not as part of) the FCD or change order. Calculations or other information that is not necessary to define the work required shall not be placed on sketches or drawings included in an FCD or change order. Cost estimates, cost justifications, or other back-up documents that are not necessary to define the changes to the DSA approved drawings or specifications need not be submitted to DSA. If back-up information is submitted for any reason, it must be separate from the FCD or change order. For work involving alterations to existing buildings it is sometimes expedient to submit drawings of the existing building as back-up information to clarify or justify the acceptability of proposed changes. DSA will return existing building drawings when the architect or engineer clearly requests the return of such drawings in advance. A reason shall be provided for each change. The appropriate design professional (listed on application Form DSA-1) must sign the FCD or change order (change orders must also be stamped).
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All engineers or architects for whom responsibility for portions of the work has been delegated must sign the FCD or change order when their portion of the work may be affected by the changes (change orders must also be stamped). Space (2 in. x 3 in.) for a DSA approval stamp must be provided.
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Approval Process. The design professional shall obtain DSA approval for changes to the approved plans or specifications in accordance with Section 3.1 or 3.2. DSA shall direct all communications (review comments and/or approved documents) to the responsible design professional.
3.1 Field Change Document Approval (FCD) Process. This process can provide responsive processing of documentation for changes that require DSA approval prior to construction of the work shown thereon (refer to 1.1). FCDs do not require documentation of school board approval. Change documents can be transmitted via fax or other expedient means for review by DSA (recommend faxable format of 8-1/2 x 11, with design professional's phone/fax number noted). DSA can communicate review comments and approved FCDs to the responsible design professional via fax or mail. Information required to be provided with an FCD submittal is listed in Section 2 above. 3.2 Change Order (CO) Approval Process. DSA approved FCDs are not required to be included in a formal change order. DSA stamped approved FCDs may be included in formal change orders and are not subject to further technical review. If an approved FCD is incorporated into a change order, the complete FCD bearing the approval stamp of DSA shall be attached and referenced in the change order. All documents included which do not bear a DSA approval stamp will be reviewed for Code compliance. The design professional shall submit two copies of each change order to DSA for review and approval; one copy of the approved change order shall be retained by DSA and one returned to the design professional. Back-up information and extra copies of change orders will NOT be returned (exception: see 2.9.3 above). General information required to be provided with the change order submittal is listed in Section 2 above; additional information required for change orders includes: Stamp (in addition to signature) of the architect or engineer in general responsible charge and of each consultant delegated responsibility for work affected by the change order. Contract number when more than one contract is awarded for the project, Cost information, and Signature of the School District (owner).
4. Design Professionals' Duties. The design professionals have specific Codeprescribed duties with regard to changes to the approved plans and/or specifications. (See Sections 3-341, Part 1, Title 24, CCR.)
4.1 Documentation/Processing. The design professional shall prepare FCDs and change orders as required by conditions on the project and shall make corrections as required to comply with the regulations.
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Signing/Stamping. The design professional shall stamp and sign all documents (note that all drawings must be stamped and signed; all sketches must be signed). Communications. The design professional shall provide the contractor, testing laboratory, and the inspector with DSA stamped approved documents prior to commencement of Code-regulated work shown thereon. Final Verified Report. The design professionals final verified report (Form DSA-6A/E) shall indicate the total number of change orders issued. Cost Summary. The design professional shall report the total final construction cost of the project on Form DSA-6A/E. The construction cost shall include the final amount of all construction contracts, construction management agreements, and estimated value of all construction work performed by volunteers or school district employees.
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Inspector's Duties. The project inspector has specific Code-prescribed duties with regard to changes to the approved plans and/or specifications issued in the field. (See Section 4-342. Part 1, Title 24, CCR.)
5.1 Record-keeping. The inspector shall maintain a file of approved FCDs and change orders on the job at all times. The inspector is required to maintain complete records of these documents. These documents shall be maintained in an organized manner so that they are readily available. Communications. If the inspector determines that unapproved documents appear to require DSA approval (the document directs a change to Code-regulated construction), the inspector shall notify the design professional and DSA immediately. Any work performed that is not in accordance with DSA approved documents must be reported as a deviation. Final Verified Report. The inspector's Final Verified Report (form DSA-6) shall indicate the total number of change orders received and implemented.
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Change Order and Field Change Approval Process APPENDIX SAMPLE CHANGE ORDER
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Really Smart Architects 432 Professional Drive Emerald City, CA 90210 Phone #: 916-445-8100 Fax #: 916-445-8100
To: Excellent Contractors 654 Concrete Road City of Industry, CA 92010 The contract is changed as follows: 1. Revise specification section 12512 to eliminate all reference to horizontal louver blinds. Requested by: Owner Reason: Window coverings will be provided in another contract Credit $ <960.00> 2. Refer to detail 17 on sheet A57. Add treated wood buck, 7/8" thick x width of CMU wall, at each jamb of door 710. Secure to masonry with 1/4" diameter expansion anchors with 1-1/4"embedment at 24" on center. Requested by: Architect Reason: To allow for proper installation of door. Add 3. $ 760.00
Refer to attached FCD #1 (1 page). Change maximum non-shrink grout thickness from " to 1". Requested by: Contractor Reason: Elevator was installed on 1" of grout; owner will accept this deviation for a credit. Credit $ <100.00>
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Increase contract time by seven working days. Requested by: Contractor Reason: Rain delays
Change Order and Field Change Approval Process APPENDIX SAMPLE CHANGE ORDER
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Credit $ <300.00>
The original Contract Sum was .. Net change by previously authorized change orders . The contract sum prior to this change order was The contract sum will be (decreased) by this change order by The new contract sum including this change order will be
The contract time will be (increased) by .. (7) working days The date of substantial completion as of the date of this change order is May 1, 2006
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Change Order and Field Change Approval Process APPENDIX SAMPLE FIELD CHANGE DOCUMENT
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Revise Detail E on sheet S2 as shown below. Change maximum non-shrink grout thickness from to 1.
California Department of General Services . Division of the State Architect . Interpretation of Regulations Document
IR A-7
Revised 09-18-07 Revised 06-01-06 Revised 09-10-02 Issued 9-1-99
This Interpretation of Regulation (IR) is intended for use by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) staff, and as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform statewide criteria for plan review and construction inspection of projects within the jurisdiction of DSA, which include State of California public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12), community colleges, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. This IR indicates an acceptable method for achieving compliance with applicable codes and regulations, although other methods proposed by design professionals may be considered by DSA. This IR is reviewed on a regular basis and is subject to revision at any time. Please check the DSA web site for currently effective IRs. Only IRs listed in the document at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs/default.htm (click on DSA Interpretations of Regulations Manual) at the time of plan submittal to DSA are considered applicable.
Purpose: This IR describes the requirements for the certification and approval of school
construction project inspectors. All project inspectors must complete this two-step process of certification and approval by DSA before they are permitted to work on school construction projects. Section 1 of this IR explains the requirements for DSA Certification of project inspectors. Section 2 specifies the requirements for DSA Approval of the project inspector. Duties of Inspectors are described in DSA IR A-8. The acceptance and approval of assistant inspectors is described in DSA IR A-12.
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examination is comprehensive; it tests the applicants knowledge of Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 structures and related code requirements. Class 1 structures include: Buildings or additions of 2,000 square feet or greater that utilize materials other than wood-frame shear walls (masonry/concrete shear walls, steel brace frames, concrete, or steel moment-resisting frames) as the primary lateral-load resistive system. Substantial structural alterations to the gravity and/or lateral load-resisting system of the building types described above.