UCMI Inc. is a specialized state‑mandated inspection firm providing Division of the State Architect (DSA) inspection and Inspector of Record (IOR) services for California Community College Districts and K–12 school districts. Established in 2000, the company has supported more than 250 educational facility projects with a combined construction value exceeding $2 billion, including new construction, modernization programs, campus upgrades, and complex occupied‑campus projects.

Our team works closely with District representatives, architects, contractors, and testing laboratories to ensure construction activities meet approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. UCMI inspectors monitor construction progress, verify code compliance, coordinate testing and special inspections, and maintain detailed daily documentation to support quality control and regulatory oversight.

Guided by our core values of Unity, Safety, Customization, Commitment, and Teamwork, UCMI delivers reliable inspection services from pre‑design through project completion and final documentation. Our proactive communication, experienced staff, and strong relationships with Districts and DSA help clients maintain schedule, budget, and compliance throughout every phase of construction.

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UCMI Inc. is a specialized state‑mandated inspection firm providing Division of the State Architect (DSA) inspection and Inspector of Record (IOR) services for California Community College Districts and K–12 school districts. Established in 2000, the company has supported more than 250 educational facility projects with a combined construction value exceeding $2 billion, including new construction, modernization programs, campus upgrades, and complex occupied‑campus projects.

Our team works closely with District representatives, architects, contractors, and testing laboratories to ensure construction activities meet approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. UCMI inspectors monitor construction progress, verify code compliance, coordinate testing and special inspections, and maintain detailed daily documentation to support quality control and regulatory oversight.

Guided by our core values of Unity, Safety, Customization, Commitment, and Teamwork, UCMI delivers reliable inspection services from pre‑design through project completion and final documentation. Our proactive communication, experienced staff, and strong relationships with Districts and DSA help clients maintain schedule, budget, and compliance throughout every phase of construction.

Our Inspectors & Agency Coordination Expertise

Our multi‑licensed inspectors collaborate seamlessly with key state and local agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance.

• Division of the State Architect (DSA)

• Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)

• Certified Access Specialist (CASp)

• California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

• Air Quality Management District (AQMD)

• Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)

• California Department of Education codes & regulations

• Coordination with District staff, design teams, contractors, and testing labs

• Thorough compliance verification with approved plans, specifications, and code requirements

Every UCMI inspector brings extensive expertise in all major building codes, standards, and construction regulations.

• California Building Code (CBC)

• International Code Council (ICC)

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• American Welding Society (AWS)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• National Design Specification for Wood Design (NDS)

• Masonry Code Requirements (TMS 402/602)

• US Green Building Council (USGBC) and sustainable design standards

• Additional codes and specialized inspection standards required for DSA‑regulated projects