Article 3 — ACCEPTANCE OF DETECTABLE WARNING AND DIRECTIONAL SURFACE PRODUCTS FOR… — 2025 California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1)

Detectable warning products and directional surfaces installed after January 1, 2001 shall be evaluated by an independent entity, selected by the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance, for all occupancies, including transportation and other outdoor environments, except that when products and surfaces are for use in residential housing, evaluation shall be in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development. See Government Code Section 4460.

5-301 Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance, acceptance of product. ¶

The procedure for the DSA-AC acceptance of manufactured products is detailed in

5-301. Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance, acceptance of product. The procedure for the DSA-AC acceptance of manufactured products is detailed in this article.

All products require prior evaluation by a recognized evaluation agency that has a program specifically intended for such purposes. DSA-AC shall review the evaluation report for compliance with related and appropriate national standards and Title 24 requirements.

5-301.1 Product submittal. Products must meet the requirements of Section 5-301. ¶

5-301.1. Product submittal. Products must meet the requirements of Section 5-301.

5-301.2 Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance, products exempt from… ¶

5-301.2. Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance, products exempt from evaluation by a recognized agency. No products can be approved for use that do not require evaluation by a recognized evaluation agency.

5-301.3 Products evaluated by recognized state and city agencies. ¶

No products can be approved by any state and city agencies for use that do not require evaluat

5-301.3. Products evaluated by recognized state and city agencies. No products can be approved by any state and city agencies for use that do not require evaluation by a recognized evaluation agency.

5-301.4 Products evaluated by a recognized evaluation agency. ¶

Products must have, as a minimum, an approved report published by a nationally recognized evaluati

5-301.4. Products evaluated by a recognized evaluation agency. Products must have, as a minimum, an approved report published by a nationally recognized evaluation agency. Without an evaluation report, the applicant will be required to obtain such a report or will be denied acceptance on DSA-AC projects. The report and its evaluation criteria may be reviewed for compliance with national standards.

5-301.5 Development of DSA acceptance criteria. ¶

Development of new DSA-AC acceptance criteria shall be based on acceptance criteria from a recognized evaluation

5-301.5. Development of DSA acceptance criteria. Development of new DSA-AC acceptance criteria shall be based on acceptance criteria from a recognized evaluation agency.

5-301.6 Marking. ¶

Each detectable warning and directional surface product shall be provided with:

5-301.6. Marking. Each detectable warning and directional surface product shall be provided with:

Label indicating the DSA label number,
Manufacturer’s product number, and
Product approval expiration date.

Authority: Government Code Sections 4450 and 4460 and Health and Safety Code Section 18949.1.

Reference: Government Code Section 4460.