Preapproval Programs

OSHPD Facilities Development Division has four distinct preapproval programs that operate under the Structural Support Unit (SSU) and Inspection Services Unit (ISU).

• The OSHPD Preapproval of Manufacturer’s Certification (OPM) is a voluntary program for review and preapproval of seismic design of supports and attachments for nonstructural components to be used in health facilities construction in California.

  • PIN 62: OSHPD Preapproval of Manufacturer′s Certification (OPM)
  • Application for OSHPD Preapproval of Manufacturer’s Certification (OPM)
  • OSHPD Preapproval of Manufacturer’s Certification (OPM) Triage Check List

The OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP) is a voluntary program for review and preapproval of Special Seismic Certifications to be used in health facilities construction in California.

• PIN 55: OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP)
• Application for OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP)
• OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP) by Category

The OSHPD Preapproved Agency (OPAA) is a voluntary program for Structural Tests and Special Inspections agencies providing services to California′s Health Facilities Construction. OPAA is issued on the basis of the Agency′s accreditation or DSA-LEA approval in accordance with PIN 58:

• PIN 58: OSHPD Preapproved Agency (OPAA) for Structural Tests and Inspections
• Application for OSHPD Preapproved Agency (OPAA)

The OSHPD Preapproved Details (OPD) are standard architectural and engineering details developed by OSHPD FDD for use in California heath facilities construction, at the discretion of Registered Design Professionals (RDP).

• 2007 CBC Standard Partition Wall Details
• 2010 CBC Standard Partition Wall Details
• 2010 CBC Standard Suspended Ceiling Details

The OSHPD Preapproval of Anchorage (OPA) program is discontinued effective March 1, 2013. Existing OPAs can be used for projects based on the code cycle under which OPAs were approved.

• Listing of OPA based on the 2010 California Building Code (CBC)
• Listing of OPA based on the 2007 CBC
• Listing of OPA based on the 2001 CBC
• Listing of OPA based on the 1998 CBC
• Use of the 2001 CBC based OPA for 2007 CBC Projects

Discontinued

The OSHPD Preapproved Laboratory (OPL) Program is discontinued effective July 15^th, 2016. Existing OPLs shall remain valid until their expiration date. OPLs can′t be renewed after July 15, 2016.