DSA (Division of the State Architect) is a California State Government Division or agency that has been given the task of regulating the construction of public schools throughout the state of California...  Read More
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Inspector Classifications
1. Class 1 Project Inspector: This is the highest classification of project inspector. With this classification you are supposed to be qualified to inspect any type of.school building... Read More
  

Requirements: In order to qualify for DSA Certification an individual must satisfy an experience requirement. DSA refers to this experience... Read More
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Certification Exams: DSA administers a certification exam for project inspectors four times per year…..Read More

COURSE OUTLINE

Section 1:  This Course and How it Works
   • Lesson 1.1: How to use this course

Section 2:  Codes and How They Work
   • Lesson 2.1: Codes and How They Work

Section 3:  Administrative Code
   • Lesson 3.1: Title 24 Administrative Code IR-A8
   • Lesson 3.2: Title 24 Administrative Code CBC Part 1
   • Lesson 3.3: Administrative Quick Study Guide

Section 4:  Fire / Life Safety
   • Lesson 4.1: CBC Part 1 Ch. 3 Occupancy
   • Lesson 4.2: CBC Part 1 Ch. 5 General Building Limitations
   • Lesson 4.3: CBC Part 1 Ch. 6 Building Types
   • Lesson 4.4: CBC Part 1 Ch. 7 Fire Resistive Materials and Construction
   • Lesson 4.5: CBC Part 1 Ch. 8 Interior Finishes
   • Lesson 4.6: CBC Part 1 Ch. 9 Fire Protection Systems
   • Lesson 4.7: CBC Part 1 Ch. 10 Means of Egress
   • Lesson 4.8: Fire / Life Safety Quick Study Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 5:  Seismic Design
   • Lesson 5.1: CBC Part 2 Vol. 1 Ch. 16A Structural Design
   • Section Quiz

Section 6:  Special Inspections
   • Lesson 6.1: CBC Part 2 Vol. 1 Ch. 17A Special Inspections
   • Section Quiz

Section 7:  Concrete and Foundations
   • Lesson 7.1: Concrete and Foundation General Knowledge
   • Lesson 7.2: CBC Part 2, Vol. 2, Ch. 18A
   • Lesson 7.3: CBC Part 2, Vol. 2. Ch. 19A Sec. 1901A-1906A
   • Lesson 7.4: CBC Part 2, Vol. 2. Ch. 19A Sec. 1907A-1929A
   • Lesson 7.5: Concrete / Foundation Quick Study Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 8:  Masonry
   • Lesson 8.1: Masonry General Knowledge
   • Lesson 8.2: Masonry Quick Study Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 9:  Steel
   • Lesson 9.1: Steel General Knowledge
   • Lesson 9.2: CBC Part 2, Vol. 2, Ch. 22A
   • Lesson 9.3: How to use the AISC ASD Steel Manual
   • Lesson 9.4: Steel Quick Study Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 10:  Wood
   • Lesson 10.1: Wood General Knowledge
   • Lesson 10.2: Wood Quick Study Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 11:  Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical
   • Lesson 11.1: Electrical Quick Study Guide
   • Lesson 11.2: Plumbing Quick Study Guide
   • Lesson 11.3: Mechanical Seismic Code
   • Section Quiz

Section 12:  Handicap
   • Lesson 12.1: Handicap Quick Reference Guide
   • Section Quiz

Section 13:  Suspended Ceilings
   • Lesson 13.1: Suspended Ceilings
   • Section Quiz

Section 14:  Final Exam
   • 2 Hour Comprehensive Exam