CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
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ARTICLE 20.7. INTERIOR DESIGNERS
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Chapter 1. Definitions
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Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Agency
Sec. 2. "Agency" means the Indiana professional licensing agency
established by IC 25-1-5-3.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Applicant
Sec. 3. "Applicant" means an interior designer who applies for a
registration under this article.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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ARE
Sec. 4. "ARE" refers to the Architectural Registration Exam.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Interior design
Sec. 5. (a) "Interior design" means client consultation and
preparation and administration of design documents that include:
(1) design studies;
(2) drawings;
(3) schedules;
(4) specifications; and
(5) contracts;
relating to nonstructural and nonseismic interior elements of a
building or structure.
(b) The term includes design documents for space plans, reflected
ceiling plans, egress, ergonomics, and the design or specification of
fixtures, furnishings, equipment, cabinetry, lighting, materials,
finishes, and interior design that does not materially affect the
building system.
(c) The term does not include construction documents for
construction (as defined in 675 IAC 12-6-2(c)) that are prepared only
by architects and engineers and filed for state design release.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Interior designer
Sec. 6. "Interior designer" means a person who practices interior
design.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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NCIDQ
Sec. 7. "NCIDQ" refers to the National Council for Interior
Design Qualification.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Nonstructural or nonseismic
Sec. 8. "Nonstructural or nonseismic" means interior elements or
components that:
(1) are not load bearing or do not assist in the seismic design of
a building;
(2) do not require design computations for the structure of a
building; and
(3) do not include the structural frame system supporting a
building.
The term includes ceiling and partition systems that employ normal
and typical bracing conventions and are not part of the structural
integrity of the building.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Reflected ceiling plan
Sec. 9. "Reflected ceiling plan" means a ceiling design that
illustrates a ceiling as if the ceiling were projected downward and
may include lighting elements.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Registered interior designer
Sec. 10. "Registered interior designer" means a person registered
under this article.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Space planning
Sec. 11. "Space planning" means the analysis of design or spatial
and occupancy requirements, including space layouts and final
planning.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.