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 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 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
- standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- building and occupancy permits, restrictions, and inspection requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why do regulations exist?
- What are the local, state, and federal regulations for interior spaces?
- Where do these regulations overlap? 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?