Thursday, February 17, 2011

BUSINESSES GET ON BOARD TO LICENSE INTERIOR DESIGNERS IN OREGON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2011

CONTACT:
Michelle Neidiger, PR Chair
Interior Design Collaborative-Oregon
Email: info@idc-oregon.org
www.idc-oregon.org



BUSINESSES GET ON BOARD TO LICENSE INTERIOR DESIGNERS IN OREGON

Architects and sustainability experts in the business community are weighing in on their support of HB 2491, A Practice Act for Registered Interior Designers in Oregon. Letters of support are pouring in from leading industry design firms including Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Myhre Group Architects, BOORA Architects, GBD Architects, and Green Building Services. In addition to these large firms, small-specialized practices including Toni King & Associates and Bainbridge are also expressing their support on the positive impact this legislation will have on their businesses.

Registered Interior Designers will become responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and gain the ability to submit plans for permit for interior remodel projects that do not require a Registered Architect. This will increase the ability of independent interior design firms to do business and spur job growth in the importunate flagging construction market. The proposed Practice Act will not preclude anyone from calling oneself an interior designer or practicing residential design, but will define the services Registered Interior Designers practice relative to public health, safety, and welfare in commercial public spaces. The legislation will not impact a company if there is previously board registered or licensed professional on staff.

To get involved in IDC-Oregon’s upcoming committee meetings, contact Michelle at publicrelations@idc-oregon.org or Alicia Snyder-Carlson, President at president@idc-oregon.org to schedule a face-to-face meeting with your community leaders to discuss how the Practice Act will have a positive economic impact on the state.


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