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Chapter 4 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE DIVISION

Article 4

California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

4-420 Fees.

4-420. Fees.

(a) The filing fee for projects shall be:

  • three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) of the first $1,000,000 of the estimated project cost; plus

  • two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) of the project cost greater than $1,000,000 up to and including $5,000,000; plus

  • one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the project cost greater than $5,000,000 up to and including $25,000,000; plus

  • five one-hundredths of one percent (0.05%) of the project cost greater than $25,000,000 up to and including $100,000,000; plus

  • one one-hundredth of one percent (0.01%) of the project cost above $100,000,000;

  • except that the minimum fee in any case shall be $300.00.

Examples of filing fee to accompany application:

(1) Estimated project cost = $40,000
0.3% x $40,000		 = $ 120.00
Filing fee is the minimum charge = $ 300.00
(2) Estimated project cost = $925,000
0.3% x $925,000		 = $2,775.00
Filing fee = $2,775.00
(3) Estimated project cost = $3,840,000
0.3% x $1,000,000
0.2% x $2,840,000		 =
=		 $3,000.00
$5,680.00
Filing fee = $8,680.00
(4) Estimated project cost = $7,260,000
0.3% x $1,000,000
0.2% x $4,000,000
0.1% x $2,260,000		 =
=
=		 $3,000.00
$8,000.00
$2,260.00
Filing fee = $13,260.00
(5) Estimated project cost = $26,500,000
0.3% x $1,000,000
0.2% x $4,000,000
0.1% x $20,000,000
0.05% x $1,500,000		 =
=
=
=		 $3,000.00
$8,000.00
$20,000.00
$750.00
Filing fee = $31,750.00

(b) The fee schedule in effect at the time of filing shall apply throughout the duration of such application.

(c) When the actual project cost exceeds the estimated cost, a further fee for such projects shall become due and shall be equal to the difference between the filing fee paid and the amount computed under the schedule above using the actual cost of the project. The actual project cost shall be determined as directed in Section 4-421 and billed according to Section 4-423.

(d) If the applicant requests the cancellation or withdrawal of the application and return of the plans and specifications and filing fee, this shall be granted unless the review has begun. No portion of the filing fee can be returned after the review has started.

(e) Beginning in July 2015, and within every four years thereafter, the State Architect shall review the fee schedule and make a written determination whether the fees are sufficient to fund the programs.

(i) If the State Architect determines that a lesser amount is sufficient to maintain the programs, the fees may be reduced for a period up to four years.

(ii) If the State Architect determines that a greater amount is necessary to maintain the programs utilizing these funds, the State Architect shall propose a fee schedule increase.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300 and 17301. Reference: Government Code Section 14963. Health and Safety Code Section 13138.

4-421 Project cost. For purposes of determining the fees,

4-421. Project cost. For purposes of determining the fees, project costs shall be determined as defined by and in accordance with Section 4-322.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300 and 17301. Reference: Government Code Section 14963. Education Code Sections 17300(a) and 81133(c)(6). Health and Safety Code Section 13143.

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4-422 Revision of plans and specifications.

4-422. Revision of plans and specifications.

(a) Revisions are changes to plans or specifications made after DSA approval. Revisions shall be submitted to and approved by DSA.

(b) An hourly fee may be charged to the applicant for the review of revisions to approved plans and specifications.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300 and 17301. Reference: Government Code Section 14963. Health and Safety Code Section 13138.

4-423 Billing for further fees. The school district shall be

4-423. Billing for further fees. The school district shall be billed for further fees upon completion of the project or portion thereof if fee is due. Claims for refunds of $5.00 or less due to errors in cost reporting or fee computation shall be made within six months from date of billing.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300 and 17301. Reference: Government Code Section 14963. Health and Safety Code Section 13138.

4-424 Fees for DSA review prior to application filing. An

4-424. Fees for DSA review prior to application filing. An hourly fee may be charged to the school district for the review of draft drawings and specifications or consultations with DSA during project development, as requested by the school district.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300 and 17301. Reference: Government Code Section 14963. Health and Safety Code Section 13138.

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California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1)
  1. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS OF THE
  2. Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
  3. Chapter 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
  4. ▸Chapter 4 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE DIVISION
    Overview
    1. Article 1
    2. Article 2
    3. Article 3
    4. Article 1
    5. Article 2
    6. Article 3
    7. Article 4
    8. Article 5
    9. Article 6
    10. Article 7
    11. Article 8
    12. Article 9
    13. Article 1
    14. Article 2
    15. Article 3
    16. Article 4
    17. Article 5
    18. Article 6
    19. Article 1
    20. Article 2
    21. Article 3
    22. Article 6 — : Section 4-435, Approved by the California
    23. Article 8 — , Section 4-352. Approved by the California
    24. Article 4 — , Section 4-320, 4-323, 4-324, 4-325, 4-326, 4327,…
    25. Article 4 — . Approved by the California Building Standards Co…
  5. Chapter 5 — ACCESS TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS BY PERSONS WITH DISABIL…
  6. Chapter 6 — SEISMIC EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR HOSPITAL BUILDINGS
  7. Chapter 7 — SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES
  8. Chapter 8 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA
  9. Chapter 9 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL
  10. Chapter 10 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE
  11. Chapter 11 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE
  12. Chapter 12 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
  13. Chapter 13 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE BOARD
  14. Chapter 14 — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
  15. Chapter 15 — DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
  16. Chapter 16 — CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY

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