Title: Examine governmental health, safety, and welfare regulations related to interior design.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Investigating Influences on Interior Design

Examination should include

- governmental regulations regarding building design and construction as expressed in the International Building Code (IBC); the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design; other federal, state, and local codes, such as fire codes; title acts and practice acts; American National Standards Institute (ANSI); building and occupancy permits; inspection requirements; and occupancy restrictions
- practices of local builders in response to these regulations.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why do regulations exist?
- What are the local, state, and federal regulations for interior spaces?
- Where do regulations overlap? How do they agree? How do they differ?

Communication

- How can an interior design professional communicate the need to comply with government regulations?
- How might social, cultural, or ethnic differences in the client population influence communication?

Leadership

- How can professionals ensure compliance with government regulations for interior spaces?
- How can professionals recognize disregard for regulations?

Management

- What resources are available for identifying the roles of various agencies in the regulation of interior design?
- What strategies might be effective in assuring compliance with government regulations?
- What is the local procedure for reporting suspected disregard for regulations? Who are the designated authorities?