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LEGAL RECOGNITION & SELF-GOVERNING LEGISLATION FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION
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Why Legal Recognition?
- Legal Recognition acknowledges Professional Standards based on Interior Design competency achieved through Education, Experience and Exam
- Legal Recognition benefits the consumer in choosing an appropriate qualified professional for Interior Design services
- Legal Recognition provides a focused mission for the design professional in the areas of health, safety and welfare of the public through knowledge of building & fire codes, ergonomics and sustainability
What are IDIBC’s Key Legal Objectives?
- Legal Recognition of the Interior Design Profession in British Columbia
- To Protect & Maintain Permitting Privileges for Registered Interior Designers
- To Set, Monitor and Measure Standards of Excellence for the Interior Design Profession
How do we Gain Legal Recognition & Self-Governing Legislation?
- Increase Community/Industry Awareness and Involvement
- Seek representation on relevant yet balanced Industry Boards and Committees
- Participate in relevant Industry Programs such as the NBC/BCBC [National & Provincial Building Codes] Objective-Based Code Review
- Building Relationships with Industry Associations
- AIBC - Architectural Professions
- APEGBC - Engineering Professions
- ASTT - Applied Science Technologists & Technicians
- Building Code Advisory Councils
- Municipal Planning Departments/City Hall Building Officials
- Realign Internal Policies & Procedures to Position IDIBC for the Legal Recognition Process
- Promote Professional Stamp/Seal Program and encourage its Recognition
- Mandatory CEU programs
- Enforce Disciplinary Procedure Process
- Redefine IDIBC Goals & Objectives
- Initiate Legal Recognition Process
- Establish Budget & Resources for Legal Initiatives
- Research & Review “Models” from Associate Associations
- Set Realistic Goals & Objectives for Attaining Legal Recognition
- Enlist Legal & Governmental Advisor Assistance
- Finalize Comprehensive Draft Legislation Package
- Present to BC Minister of Advanced Education
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