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N EW J ERSEY A DMINISTRATIVE C ODE
T ITLE 13 L AW AND P UBLIC S AFETY
CHAPTER 27
N EW J ERSEY S TATE B OARD OF A RCHITECTS
SUBCHAPTER 9 I NTERIOR D ESIGN
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
SUBCHAPTER 9. INTERIOR DESIGN EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION
COMMITTEE; CERTIFICATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS; CERTIFIED
INTERIOR DESIGNER STANDARDS OF PRACTICE..........................................3
13:27-9.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ............................................................3
13:27-9.2 DEFINITIONS..............................................................................3
13:27-9.3 OFFICE OF THE COMMITTEE....................................................4
13:27‐9.4 APPLICATIONFORINITIAL CERTIFICATIONBY EXAMINATION;
APPLICANTS SEEKING CREDITFOR MILITARY EDUCATION, TRAINING,OR
EXPERIENCE............................................................................................4
13:27-9.5 CERTIFICATION WITHOUT WRITTEN EXAMINATION
(GRANDFATHERING)..............................................................................7
13:27-9.6 BIENNIAL CERTIFICATION RENEWAL; CERTIFICATE SUSPENSION;
REINSTATEMENT OF
SUSPENDED
CERTIFICATE; INACTIVE STATUS
8
13:27-9.7 CHANGE OF CERTIFICATION STATUS: INACTIVE TO ACTIVE.....10
13:27-9.8 DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE; SIGNATURE; TITLE BLOCK ............10
13:27-9.9 REPLACEMENT AND DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES......................11
13:27-9.10 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS................12
13:27-9.11 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COURSES............12
13:27-9.12 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONTINUING
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................13
13:27-9.13 WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................13
13:27-9.14 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT...................................13
13:27-9.15 PROHIBITED TITLES FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONS.............16
13:27-9.16 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS; SERVICE OF
PROCESS.............................................................................................16
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SUBCHAPTER 9.
INTERIOR DESIGN EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE;
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS; CERTIFIED INTERIOR
DESIGNER STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
13:27-9.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The rules in this subchapter are intended to protect the health and safety of the public
through certification of interior designers pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:3-31 et seq.
This subchapter prescribes standards for interior designer certification and for the
renewal, suspension or revocation of that certification.
13:27-9.2 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following
meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Board" means the New Jersey State Board of Architects.
"Certified interior designer" means an individual who through education, training, and
experience is skilled in interior design services for commercial and residential spaces and is
certified by the Board and holds a current, valid certificate.
"Committee" means the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee.
"Interior design services" means the rendering or offering to render services, for a fee or
other valuable consideration, in the preparation and administration of interior design documents,
including, but not limited to, drawings, schedules and specifications which pertain to the design
intent and planning of interior spaces, including furnishings, layouts, non-load bearing partitions,
fixtures, cabinetry, lighting location and type, outlet location and type, switch location and type,
finishes, materials and interior construction not materially related to or materially affecting the
building systems, in accordance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
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13:27-9.3 OFFICE OF THE COMMITTEE
The office of the Committee shall be that which is maintained by the Board pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 13:27-2.2, Administration, under the supervision of the person selected to serve as
executive director.
13:27-9.4 APPLICATION FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION;
APPLICANTS SEEKING CREDIT FOR MILITARY EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR
EXPERIENCE
An applicant for initial certification as a certified interior designer shall:
1) Submit a completed application provided by the Board;
2) Successfully complete the National Council on Interior Design Qualification
(NCIDQ) examination which may have been passed at any time prior to application.
An applicant may apply to the Committee prior to taking the examination;
3) Pay the initial certification fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17;
4) Demonstrate good moral character by furnishing three personal references, two
from individuals who have known the applicant for at least five years and one from a
State certified or licensed design professional, such as an interior designer, architect
or professional engineer, who has first hand experience of the applicant's work. No
individual providing a reference shall be related to the applicant. The applicant shall
be responsible for ensuring that the Board receives these references; and
5) Provide proof of one of the following combinations of education and experience
demonstrating that the applicant:
i) Is a graduate of a five-year interior design program accredited by the Council for
Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or a substantially equivalent program approved
by the Committee pursuant to (e) below and has completed at least one year of
diversified interior design services experience;
ii) Is a graduate of a four-year interior design program accredited by CIDA or a
substantially equivalent program approved by the Committee pursuant to (e) below
and has completed at least two years of diversified interior design services
experience;
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iii) Has completed at least three years of an interior design program accredited by
CIDA or a substantially equivalent program approved by the Committee pursuant to
(e) below which shall be demonstrated by the successful completion of at least 90
semester credits or their equivalent of which at least 60 semester credits or their
equivalent shall be in interior design related course work and has completed at
least three years of diversified interior design services experience; or
iv) Is a graduate of a two-year interior design program accredited by CIDA or a
substantially equivalent program approved by the Committee pursuant to (e) below
and has completed four years of diversified interior design services experience.
If the applicant applies to the Committee prior to taking the examination and meets all the
other requirements for certification under this section, the Board shall submit the
applicant's name to take the NCIDQ examination.
For the purposes of this section, the Committee shall only consider experience that the
applicant achieved after the successful completion of at least 40 semester credits or their
equivalent in interior design related course work in the applicant's respective educational
program.
For the purposes of this section, any educational program accredited by CIDA shall be
deemed an approved program.
An applicant for certification as an interior designer who is a graduate of a school or
program not accredited by CIDA shall provide to the Committee an official transcript of
his or her courses, a true and accurate course description for each of the interior design
courses for which the candidate is seeking credit toward certification and/or other such
documentation that is requested by the Committee. The Committee, in its consideration
of the academic program, shall compare the degree to the standards promulgated by
CIDA. Thereafter, the Committee may require the candidate to appear before the
Committee for a personal interview and to present representative samples of his or her
interior design work.
If the applicant is seeking credit for military education, training, or experience, the
applicant shall follow the procedures set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.4A.
On receipt of the completed application form, fee and all required documentation, the
Board shall refer the application to the Committee for evaluation and approval.
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The Committee shall refer to the Board for approval or denial, as it may be appropriate,
all applications with the Committee's recommendations after the Committee has
completed its evaluation of the application.
The Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and a record of all applicants for
certification, showing for each the date of application, name, age, education, and other
qualifications, place of practice and place of residence, and whether the applicant was
rejected or a certificate granted, and the date of that action.
13:27-9.4 CREDIT
TOWARDS CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE RECEIVED WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMED
FORCES
An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces)
may apply to the Committee for recognition of the applicant’s training, education, or
experience received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, which the
Committee and the Board shall consider, together with any training, education, and
experience obtained outside of the Armed Forces, for determining substantial
equivalence to the training, education, and experience required for certification.
The Board shall issue a certificate to the applicant, if the applicant presents evidence to
the Committee that:
1) The applicant has been honorably discharged from active military service;
2) The relevant training, experience, and education obtained outside of the Armed
Forces is substantially equivalent in scope and character to the training, experience, and
education required for certification under this subchapter.
i) An applicant seeking credit for military training and experience shall submit to
the Committee the applicant’s Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
Document, DD Form 2586 or a successor form, as amended and supplemented.
ii) An applicant seeking credit for education or training courses completed while
in the military that are not part of a design program accredited by the Council for Interior
Design (CIDA) accreditation shall submit to the Committee, a Joint Services Transcript of
his or her education or training for a determination that the education or training program
completed is substantially equivalent in level, scope, and intent to a CIDA-accredited
program as required for certification under N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.4(a)5. For the purpose of
determining substantial equivalence of the applicant’s military education or training, the
Committee shall consider only those courses relevant to the practice of interior design that
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have been evaluated by the American Council on Education for substantial equivalence to
civilian postsecondary curricula; and
3) The applicant complies with all other requirements for certification under this
subchapter, including, but not limited to, successful completion of the National Council on
Interior Design Qualification examination as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13L27-9.4.
c) It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide complete evidence of the education,
training, and experience gained in the military for review and consideration in accordance
with the requirements of this subchapter.
d) If the applicant’s military training, education, or experience, or a portion thereof, is
deemed not to be substantially equivalent to that portion required for certification, the Board
shall credit whatever portion of the military training, education, or experience that is
substantially equivalent towards meeting the requirements under this subchapter for
issuance of the certification.
e) Satisfactory evidence of such education, training, or experience shall be assessed on a
case-by-case basis.
13:27-9.5 CERTIFICATION WITHOUT WRITTEN EXAMINATION
(GRANDFATHERING)
Upon submission of a completed application provided by the Board for certification as a
certified interior designer and payment of the application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-
9.17 and after review and recommendation by the Committee, the Board shall issue,
without written examination, a certificate to any person who applies for certification by
April 27, 2007, was a resident of this State on October 22, 2002, and:
1)
Has completed at least 17,500 hours of diversified professional experience in interior
design during a period of at least 10 years preceding October 22, 2002. For purposes of
this paragraph, "diversified professional experience in interior design" means the
preparation and administration, in accordance with applicable laws, codes, regulations
and standards, of interior design documents including, but not limited to, drawings,
schedules and specifications pertaining to the design intent and planning of interior
spaces which shall include:
1) Furnishings,
2) Layouts,
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3) Non-load bearing partitions,
4) Fixtures,
5) Cabinetry,
6) Lighting location and type,
7) Outlet location and type,
8) Switch location and type,
9) Finishes,
10) Materials, and
11) Interior construction not materially related to or materially affecting the building
systems;
2)
Demonstrates good moral character by furnishing three personal references, two from
individuals who have known the applicant for at least five years and one from a State
certified or licensed design professional, such as an interior designer, architect or
professional engineer, who has first hand experience of the applicant's work. No
individual providing a reference shall be related to the applicant. The applicant shall be
responsible for ensuring that the Board receives these references; and
3)
Pays the initial certification fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17.
The Committee may request additional documentation as it believes necessary,
including, but not limited to, drawings, schedules and specifications prepared by the
applicant, to verify the information contained in the application.
13:27-9.6 BIENNIAL CERTIFICATION RENEWAL; CERTIFICATE SUSPENSION;
REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED CERTIFICATE; INACTIVE STATUS
All certificates issued by the Board shall be issued for a two-year biennial certification
period. A certificate holder who seeks renewal of the certificate shall submit a completed
renewal application, a statement that the certificate holder has successfully completed
the continuing education requirement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.10 and the renewal
fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17 prior to the expiration date of the certificate.
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The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each certificate holder at the address
registered with the Board at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the certificate. If the
notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary
penalties or fines shall apply to the certificate holder for failure to renew.
If a certificate holder does not renew the certificate prior to its expiration date, the
certificate holder may renew the certificate within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a
renewal application, a statement that the certificate holder has successfully completed
the continuing education requirement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.10, a renewal fee and
a late fee, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17. During this 30-day period, the certificate
shall be valid, and the certificate holder shall not be deemed to be engaged in
unauthorized practice.
A certificate that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration shall be automatically
suspended. An individual who holds himself or herself out as a certified interior designer
with a suspended certificate shall be in violation of N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.15.
A certificate holder whose certificate has been automatically suspended for five years or
less for failure to renew pursuant to (d) above may be reinstated by the Committee upon
completion of the following:
1)
Payment of the reinstatement fee and all past delinquent biennial renewal fees pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17;
2)
Submission of proof of completion of the continuing education credits required for each
biennial registration period for which the certificate was suspended; and
3)
Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period of
suspended certificate which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each
employer.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements set forth in (e) above, a certificate holder whose
certificate has been automatically suspended for more than five years who wishes to
return to practice shall reapply for certification and shall demonstrate that he or she has
maintained proficiency. An applicant who fails to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Committee that he or she has maintained proficiency while suspended may be subject to
an examination or other requirements as determined by the Committee prior to
reinstatement of his or her certificate.
Renewal applications shall provide the certificate holder with the option of either active or
inactive status. A certificate holder electing inactive status shall pay the inactive
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certification fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17 and shall not hold himself or herself out
as a certified interior designer.
13:27-9.7 CHANGE OF CERTIFICATION STATUS: INACTIVE TO ACTIVE
A certificate holder who elected to be placed on inactive status and who has been on
inactive status for five years or less may have that certificate reinstated by the Board
upon completion of the following:
1)
Payment of the biennial renewal fee and reinstatement fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:27-
9.17;
2)
Submission of proof of completion of the continuing education credits required for each
biennial certification period for which the certificate holder was on inactive status; and
3)
Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period the
certificate was on inactive status which includes the name, address, and telephone
number of each employer.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements set forth in (a) above, a certificate holder who has
been on inactive status for more than five years who wishes to return to active status
shall reapply for certification and shall demonstrate that he or she has maintained
proficiency. An applicant who fails to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee
that he or she has maintained proficiency while on inactive status may be subject to an
examination or other requirements as determined by the Committee prior to
reinstatement of his or her certificate.
13:27-9.8 DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE; SIGNATURE; TITLE BLOCK
A certified interior designer shall prominently display:
1)
The original certificate or a duplicate certificate issued by the Board showing the current
biennial certification period at each place of business or employment; and
2)
The certified interior designer's certification number on all advertisements distributed
within this State in a manner consistent with N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.14(n).
All interior design documents prepared by the certified interior designer shall be signed
on the original with the personal signature of the certified interior designer.
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A certified interior designer shall provide the following information in a title block, which
shall be placed on all interior design documents prepared by the certified interior
designer and shall appear legible and clearly reproducible:
1) The full name of the certified interior designer as it appears on the certificate issued
by the Board;
2) The signature of the certified interior designer;
3) The certificate number and title: New Jersey Certified Interior Designer; and
4) The date when signed.
Other information may appear with or within the title block provided that the name of the
certified interior designer is readily discernible from the other information on the
document.
13:27-9.9 REPLACEMENT AND DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES
Each certification number and certificate containing such certification number issued by
the Board to a certified interior designer shall remain the property of the State of New
Jersey. If the Board suspends, fails to renew, or revokes a certification, the certificate
holder shall immediately return all certificates to the Board and shall remove the
certification number from all advertising and anything else on which the certification
number is displayed or otherwise communicated.
The Board shall issue a replacement certificate to a certified interior designer upon
payment of the replacement certificate fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17 and receipt
by the Board of an affidavit or certified statement attesting that the original was either
lost, destroyed, mutilated or is otherwise no longer in the custody of and cannot be
recovered by the certificate holder.
The Board shall issue a duplicate certificate to a certified interior designer upon payment
of the duplicate certificate fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.17 and receipt by the
Board of an affidavit or certified statement that the certified interior designer has multiple
places of business in which the certificate holder must display a certificate. A certified
interior designer may not possess more certificates than the number of places of
business utilized by the certified interior designer.
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13:27-9.10 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of this subchapter, a "continuing education credit hour" means a
continuing education credit consisting of one 60-minute clock hour of an educational
activity with no less than 50 minutes of instructional content within the hour.
A certificate holder shall not be required to obtain continuing education credit hours
during the first biennial renewal period in which the certificate holder first obtains
certification. For each succeeding biennial renewal period, the certificate holder shall
complete a minimum of 12 continuing education credit hours related to interior design
services. Of the 12 continuing education credit hours, at least six must concern health,
safety and welfare issues related to interior design services.
13:27-9.11 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COURSES
The certificate holder may obtain continuing education credit as follows:
1)
Seminars, conferences, courses and other programs offered for the purpose of keeping
the certificate holder informed of advances and new developments in the profession and
in accordance with the 2010 Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)
Presenters Guide for Interior Design Continuing Education Presentations and Programs,
incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and available at
www.idcec.org: one hour for each hour of attendance;
2)
Successful completion of interior design graduate course work from a program
accredited by the CIDA or a substantially equivalent program as determined by the
Committee in a manner consistent with N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.4(e) taken beyond that required
for professional certification: a maximum of five hours for each course;
3)
Courses, programs or seminars offered or approved by the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs that are directly related to the practice of interior design: one hour for
each hour of attendance; or
4)
A certificate holder may obtain approval for attendance at a seminar, conference or other
program that meets the Committee's continuing education requirements. For approval
prior to attendance at a seminar, conference or other program, the certificate holder shall
submit to the Committee a descriptive outline of the program or a description as prepared
by the sponsor, including dates and hours 60 days prior to enrollment. For approval
subsequent to attending a seminar, conference or other program, the certificate holder
shall submit to the Committee a descriptive outline of the program or a description as
prepared by the sponsor, including dates and hours together with written verification of
attendance.
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13:27-9.12 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
A certificate holder applying for certificate renewal as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.5 shall
confirm on the renewal application that he or she has completed the required continuing
education during the preceding biennial period set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-9.10.
Each certificate holder shall be subject to audit by the Committee and shall submit
documentation of completed continuing education courses and programs upon request.
Failure to provide requested documentation or falsification of any information submitted
to the Committee may result in disciplinary action.
Each certificate holder shall retain for a period of not less than five years continuing
education documentation for each seminar, conference, course or other program
including its title, a descriptive outline including the sponsor and names of presenters,
and its description as prepared by the sponsor including dates and hours.
13:27-9.13 WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
The Committee, at its discretion and with the approval of the Board, may waive, extend
or otherwise modify continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons
of emergency or hardship, such as severe illness or disability which prevents attendance
at or completion of continuing education, military service or other good cause as
demonstrated by the certificate holder.
Any certificate holder seeking a waiver, extension or modification of the continuing
education requirements shall submit a request to the Committee in writing specifying the
reasons for the waiver, extension or modification. The certificate holder shall also provide
the Committee with such information as it may reasonably require in support of the
request.
13:27-9.14 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
If, in the course of his or her work on a project, a certified interior designer becomes
aware of a decision taken by his or her employer or client, against the interior designer's
advice, which violates applicable Federal, state, county or municipal building laws or
regulations and which would, in the interior designer's exercise of reasonable judgment,
materially and adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the public, the interior
designer shall notify the employer or the client of such consequences and such other
public authority as may be appropriate in the situation.
A certified interior designer may accept an assignment or employment requiring
education or experience outside his or her field of competence, but only to the extent that
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the services are restricted to those phases of the project in which he or she may, without
undue cost or hardship to the client, reasonably become qualified. All other phases of
such project shall be performed by qualified associates, consultants, or employees in
conformance with the statutes and rules governing their respective professions.
A certified interior designer shall not affix a personal signature to any plan or document
dealing with any subject matter in which there is a lack of competence by virtue of
education or experience or to any such plan or document not prepared by the certified
interior designer.
A certified interior designer shall be completely objective and truthful in all professional
reports, statements or testimony and shall include all relevant and pertinent information.
When issuing any statement, criticisms or arguments on matters connected with public
policy which are inspired or paid for by an interested party or parties, a certified interior
designer shall preface such comment by explicit personal identification, by disclosing the
identity of the party or parties on whose behalf he or she is speaking, and by revealing
the existence of any pecuniary interest he or she may have in the instant matters.
A certified interior designer shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from
more than one party for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the
same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to, and agreed to by, all
interested parties.
A certified interior designer shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable
considerations from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their products unless
such consideration is disclosed to the client.
A certified interior designer shall not solicit or accept gratuities or anything of value not
related to work performed, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other
parties dealing with his or her client or employer in connection with work for which he or
she is responsible.
When in public service as a member, advisor or employee of a governmental body or
department, a certified interior designer shall not participate in considerations or actions
with respect to services provided by the individual or the individual's professional
organization in private practice.
A certified interior designer shall not solicit or accept a contract from a government body
on which a principal or officer of his or her organization serves as a member.
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A certified interior designer shall not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any
commission, political contribution, gift or other consideration in order to secure or retain
work, exclusive of securing positions through employment agencies.
A certified interior designer shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of academic or
professional qualifications. A certified interior designer shall not misrepresent or
exaggerate degrees of responsibility in or for the subject matter of prior assignments.
Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not
misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees, associates, joint
ventures or past accomplishments with the intent and purpose of enhancing his or her
qualifications and work.
A certified interior designer shall not knowingly associate with or permit the use of a
personal name or firm name in a business venture by any person or firm which he or she
knows, or has reason to believe, is engaging in business or professional practices of a
fraudulent or dishonest nature or is otherwise engaging in unlawful activities.
All advertisements of certificate holders which make specific reference to service as an
"interior designer" shall list the name and certificate number of the certified interior
designer. If the certificate holder conducts the practice under a corporation or trade
name, the advertisement may list the business name under which the practice is
conducted but shall also conspicuously disclose the name and certificate number of at
least one certificate holder who is a principal in the business entity. For the purposes of
this subsection, "advertisement" means any communication in which interior design
services are offered or by which the availability of interior design services is made known
to the public including, but not limited to, newspaper, periodical, journal, flyer,
professional stationery, telephone directory, billboard, sign (other than a sign used only
for identification purposes at the business premises), radio, telephone for the purpose of
solicitation, television, Internet, or any other print or electronic media.
1) A certified interior designer whose advertisement or listing in a telephone directory
or other consumer information directory does not comply with this requirement shall
immediately notify the directory publisher of the additional data, which shall be
published in the next available directory in which the certified interior designer
intends to continue such advertisement or listing. The certificate holder, personally
or through the business entity, shall retain a copy of the notification which shall be
made available for inspection at the Board's request.
2) A certified interior designer who is not a principal in the business entity for which he
or she works shall notify the proper personnel in the business entity of the
requirements of this section. The certificate holder shall retain a copy of the
notification which shall be made available for inspection at the Board's request. The
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Board may take such notification into account under certain circumstances where
advertising by a business entity is in violation of this section.
If a certified interior designer has knowledge or reason to believe that another person or
firm may be in violation of any of these rules, the certified interior designer shall present
such information to the Board in writing and shall cooperate with the Board in furnishing
such further information or assistance as may be required by the Board.
A certified interior designer shall cooperate fully with the Committee and the Board and
shall respond to all requests for information and documentation in a timely and truthful
manner.
13:27-9.15 PROHIBITED TITLES FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONS
Any individual who is not a certified interior designer may advertise and offer services to
the public provided that the description of the advertiser's title and services conforms to
the requirements of (b) below.
An individual who is not a certified interior designer shall not use any title in this State or
any other title, designation, sign, card or device indicating that such person is a certified
interior designer. For example, an individual who is not a certified interior designer may
not use the following titles or description of services:
1) Certified Interior Designer;
2) Licensed Interior Designer;
3) Registered Interior Designer;
4) C.I.D.; or
5) Certified Interior Design.
The titles and descriptions listed in (b) above are not all-inclusive.
13:27-9.16 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS; SERVICE OF PROCESS
A certified interior designer shall notify the Board in writing of any change from the
address registered with the Board and shown on the most recently issued certificate.
Such notice shall be sent to the Board by certified mail, return receipt requested, not
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later than 30 days following the change of address. Failure to notify the Board of any
change of address may result in disciplinary action.
Service of an administrative complaint or other Board initiated action at a certificate
holder's address on file with the Board shall be deemed adequate notice when service by
certified or regular mail is acceptable and shall allow the commencement of any
disciplinary proceedings.
13:27-9.17 FEE SCHEDULE
a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board for interior designer certification matters.
Unless otherwise provided herein, all fees are nonrefundable.
1) Application fee:........................................................................................ $125.00
2) Initial certification fee
i) If paid during the first year of a biennial renewal period ................ $160.00
ii )If paid during the second year of a biennial renewal period ............ $80.00
3) Biennial renewal fee-active status ........................................................... $160.00
4) Biennial renewal fee-inactive status . (to be determined by Director by regulation)
5) Late fee ................................................................................................... $50.00
6) Reinstatement fee ................................................................................... $100.00
7) Duplicate or replacement certificate fee ..................................................... $25.00
8) Verification of certification ......................................................................... $25.00