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Update on Senate Bill 1312
SB 1312 was removed by its author due to a lack of votes before it could be debated on the Senate floor.
New page on the CCIDC Web site
Green Interiors, Sustainable Design, Healthy Indoor Environments
Please visit our new page for links to LEED and sustainable design sites.
Visit http://www.ccidc.org/green.html
If you have a favorite green site that is not on our page, please let us know!
Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Douglas Stead, Executive Director of CCIDC has been
appointed to the CALBO License Board Committee. Committee goals include partnering with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to rewrite the current owner/builder form to be more
informative for consumer safety; Improving compliance and enforcement measures for violations of Contractors, Architects & Engineers Law; Improving code compliance; and supporting ongoing
outreach to building departments.
Board Meeting - Burbank, CA
Please join us for our CCIDC board meeting and take our free Ethics CEU.
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location
Marriott Courtyard at the Burbank Airport.
2100 Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 843-5500
10:00 am - 12:00 noon is the public portion of our meeting
1:00 p.m. - We will present our FREE CEU on "Ethics & Conduct for Certified Interior Designers".
Schedule
9:00 a.m. - Disciplinary proceedings (Closed session)
10:00 am - 12:00 noon is the public portion of our meeting
12:00 noon - Break for lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - “Ethics & Conduct for Certified Interior Designers”
Course Number 96002. Credit: 0.2 Cost: FREE
Our CEU is approved by The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).
It is not mandatory to attend our board meeting to attend our FREE CEU.
New Certification Examination for 2009
The California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) is pleased to announce that
beginning in 2009 there will be a new “single” examination for interior designers in California in order to become a “Certified Interior Designer”.
For approximately the past eight years, anyone wishing to become a Certified Interior Designer has been required to take and pass one of the three recognized national examinations, namely
the CQRID, the NCIDQ, or both parts of the NKBA, plus a supplemental California Codes and Regulations Examination, the CCRE. Prior to eight years ago, only one national examination was
recognized. These examinations were in addition to education and experience requirements spelled out in Section 5800 of the Business & Professions Code.
Since 2000, all examinations that CCIDC accepts are subject to Section 139 of the California Business and Professions Code which establishes a policy that sets minimum requirements for
psychometrically sound examination validation, examination development, and occupational analyses, including standards for sufficient number of test items. It also requires an assessment
of the appropriateness of prerequisites for admittance to the examination.
The purpose for this change in examinations is to bring the California certification examination in
line with Section 139 of the California Business and Professions Code and to make it available to those who fall under the three categories of education and experience under the law, as well as
to those with “experience only”.
Faced with changing building codes and the necessity to update the California Codes and
Regulations Examination (CCRE), the timing is appropriate to undertake this change. The CCIDC board has determined it is in the best interest of California interior designers to transition to one
encompassing and inclusive examination that would be available to all potential candidates including graduating students. Candidates and students passing the examination will still need to
meet all the other requirements in order to become a Certified Interior Designer.
The CCIDC board is working to replace the CCRE and the three national examinations with one
certification examination that will be available online at multiple examination sites across the state starting in 2009. The current examination venues will continue throughout 2008, and
CCIDC will continue to honor those who have taken one of the current national examinations, by providing the current CCRE for an extended time frame for those who wish to take it.
CCIDC has prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions on the new exam.
This new examination is a big project to develop and pay for. CCIDC is seeking donations to help
offset this expense. If you are looking for ways to reduce your tax liability and help the interior design profession in California, we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so all your donations
for this new exam are tax-deductible. Please click here to make a donation.
Important notes on the new exam:
(1) Those who are planning to take the CCRE this October (to become a Certified Interior
Designer in California) but who have not taken or passed one of the three national exams (either the CQRID, NCIDQ or NKBA), please delay your plans and take the new exam in 2009 as this will
be the only exam you will need to take.
(2) Those who have taken one of the national exams should seriously consider taking the
October CCRE as this probably will be the last time CCIDC gives it, because it is on what are now out-of-date codes.
(3) If you are planning to take one of the national exams for any other reason, such as becoming a "Professional member” of an association such as ASID or IIDA, or for regulatory
reasons in another state, then you should continue on that path.
Recent Enforcement Actions by the California Architects Board.
All CIDs should be aware that using the word "architect", "architectural" or "architecture" on their
web sites, brochures, agreements, invoices, letterhead, business cards, etc., could be in violation of the architects practice act and subject to fines.
Recent citations focused on people using "Architectural Services" in an agreement, the word
"architecture" in a firm name such as "The Art of Architecture", or invoices that identified the person as an "Architecture Designer" and “Architectural Designer".
Some violations were found as listed on the Internet under the "Architects" heading on Allpages.com, Hellosantamonica.com, and Merchantcircle.com to name a few. Also note there is
no such title as an "Interior Architect" and you do not practice "Interior Architecture". All of these terms can be construed to imply you are a licensed architect and therefore are practicing
architecture without a license.
Please review all of your printed and electronic materials and remove these words if there is any
doubt. The state board is obviously using search engines to find offenders so be aware. If you have any doubts please feel free to E-mail the CCIDC office with any questions
Add ‘n track your CEU’s - It’s fun and it’s free!
Here’s an easy way for you to report your CEU’s (and your Change of Address) to CCIDC.
No more $12.00 reporting fees to other organizations!.
Create your own CEU Registry. You provide a login name and password, then you can access
your account 24/7. Your account keeps all your CEU courses in one place, so you’ll never have to wonder how many you’ve taken.
Register today for your free account! It takes one minute, and you can enter your CEUs later.
You can even enter CEUs that you’ve taken since 1995.
Did you know? If you are a member of a design organization, you can report your CEU’s directly
to them for no charge. CIDs are required to have 1.0 credit (10 hours) for every two years of Certification (equiv. to .5 credits = 5 hours each year). Catch up on your CEU’s by taking some of these free or low cost courses - many are offered online.
FAQ on the California Building Code
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions about the new building code.
This book "California State-Specific Access Codes" may be useful. A 5% discount is now available
to all CIDs. Use the above link which goes directly to the publisher. Also visit www.iccsafe.org for new building code information and courses.
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Employment Opportunities
Senior Certified Interior Designer Wanted
A progressive and acclaimed architectural firm, headquartered in San Diego, has a rare opportunity in their growing Bay Area office for a local Senior Certified Interior Designer with
existing client rapport and business contacts in the San Francisco Bay area.
Teaching Positions for Certified Interior Designers
California Design College is looking for part-time Instructors to teach courses in the Interior Design program. We are currently hiring for our Summer Quarter which begins July 2008.
For full details on these jobs, visit www.ccidc.org/employment.html#jobs
Register for the October CCRE by Sept. 2, 2008
The next CCRE date is:
October 18, 2008
The deadline to register for the October exam is Sept. 2, 2008
The CCRE is currently one of our exam requirements to become a Certified Interior Designer in the state of California. The exam can be taken anytime, by anyone. There are no prerequisites
requiring education or experience.
Interior design students are encouraged to take the CCRE to start their Certification process early while they are still in school.
Download our FREE CCRE Study Guide today
Note:
Read about our new exam to help you decide if you should take October’s CCRE.
Free subscriptions to Western Interiors Magazine
CIDs who renew their Certification in 2008 will automatically receive a free, one-year subscription to Western Interiors magazine. If you want to opt out, there is a form that will be
included with your new I.D. card you can fill in and mail.
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