Ind. Code ch. 25-20.7-1

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Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-1 Application of definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-2 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.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-3 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.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-4 ARE

Sec. 4. "ARE" refers to the Architectural Registration Exam. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-5 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.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-6 Interior designer

Sec. 6. "Interior designer" means a person who practices interior design. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-7 NCIDQ

Sec. 7. "NCIDQ" refers to the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-8 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.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-9 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.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-10 Registered interior designer

Sec. 10. "Registered interior designer" means a person registered under this article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-11 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.

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