Alabama Administrative Code

The Deputy Attorney General designee shall be the legal advisor to the Board and shall perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to prevent the Board from employin…

(1) Except as otherwise provided by the law, the Board records, which relate to the following are confidential:(a) An employee of the Board; (b) An examination given by the Board or caused to be given by the Board; (d) Complaints and charges filed with the Board and the material …

As used in this act: (1) "Certificate of Registration" means the title of the license issued by the Board to an individual to authorize the individual to engage in the practice of interior design in the State of Alabama. (2) "Interior Designer" means an individual who is engaged …

Chapter 15C of Title 34, commencing with Section 34-15C-1, Code of Ala. 1975 establishes a registration process for those interior designers who choose to obtain the credentials required to seal and submit construction documents for commercial interior projects in certain spaces …

(1) Not withstanding provisions of law to the contrary, a registered interior designer with a valid certificate may submit sealed, stamped drawings to any official of this state or any city, town, or county charged with enforcement of laws, ordinances, or regulations related to t…

(1) It shall be lawful for any person who is a registered interior designer pursuant to this act to participate as owners with architects and professional engineers, or both, in partnerships, corporations, professional corporations, professional associations and other business en…

(1) Those applicants found qualified by the board, or the board's Registration Committee, shall be granted a Certificate of Registration. Certificates of Registration are issued to individuals only. Applications for registration shall be obtained from the board and shall be submi…

(1) Those registrants holding a valid Certificate of Registration may use seals and stamps of a design approved by the board for the purpose of submitting construction documents to building officials pursuant to this chapter, and to the use of the terms "Registered Interior Desig…

(1) Registration term is the fiscal year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year. Certificates of Registration must be renewed annually. Renewal applications must include payment of a renewal fee established by the board and a signed affidavit showing c…

(1) Reinstatement of certificates and seals will be required for any certificate that has lapsed for whatever reason; or which has been suspended or revoked through disciplinary action. (2) A registered interior designer requesting reinstatement of a lapsed certificate must compl…

(1) Only a registered interior designer holding a current and valid Certificate of Registration may apply to the board for inactive status. The individual shall request inactive status in writing on an application as approved by the board. When an individual is classified as inac…

(1) A Certificate of Registration, suitable for framing, bearing the full name of the registrant, their registration number, and the date registered shall be issued to each new registrant. The certificate shall be signed by the chair of the board and the Secretary of State. Certi…

(1) Certificates and seals may be suspended or revoked through disciplinary actions consistent with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. (2) The board may determine terms for reinstatement of certificates and seals and through processes consistent with the Alabama Administra…

By reasonable written request, along with payment of a fee established by the board, a duplicate or corrected Certificate of Registration may be issued. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-4-.03 New Rule: Filed May 6, 2002; effective June 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003; effec…

In the event that an interior design registration becomes invalid or work is found to be out of compliance with the law, the owner of the project may remediate by the following method: 1. The owner of the project employs another interior designer with a valid registration in the …

(1) Certificates of Registration shall expire and become invalid on the 30th day of September following their issuance or renewal, unless renewed in accordance with this act. Certificates of Registration issued to those individuals who are in the armed forces of the United States…

(1) The Board shall issue a seal and an Authorization as a registered interior designer for which an annual fee is due in an amount to be determined by the Board. The Board may issue a seal and an authorization approving an individual as a registered interior designer and authori…

When an Authorization becomes invalid through failure to renew by December 31,through application for inactive status or for whatever other reason, it may be reinstated by the completion of an application. The individual holding the Authorization shall complete and submit an appl…

(1) Seals and Authorizations shall expire and become invalid on the 30th day of September following their issuance or renewal, unless renewed in accordance with the law. Seals and Authorizations issued to those individuals who are in the armed forces of the United States shall no…

Lost or destroyed seals or Authorization shall be replaced by written request to the Board on an application as approved by the Board. A fee in an amount to be determined by the Board shall be due together with the application. Such replaced seal or Authorization shall bear the s…

(1) A registered interior designer holding a valid Authorization may apply to the Board for inactive status. The individual shall request inactive status in writing on forms as approved by the Board. When an individual is classified as inactive status, the individual cannot engag…

(1) Code of Ala. 1975, Chapter 34-15C-5(8) establishes the requirement of continuing education for renewal of certificates and seals. (2) Continuing education is the process through which registrants acquire new knowledge and skills in relation to their work and is intended to su…

(1) First-time registrants approved after May 31st are exempt from continuing education requirements until the reporting period following their first renewal date. (2) Registrants under board-approved inactive status are exempt from continuing education requirements during their …

(a) AIA CES - American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System: Provides AIA certified courses for use by those seeking continuing education requirements containing HSW content. (b) ASID - American Society of Interior Designers: a professional association. (c) CEU - C…

(1) For every annual renewal period, each registered interior designer shall be required to complete continuing education units relevant to technical and professional interior design subjects related to safeguarding the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) of the public.(a) The repo…

(1) Continuing education unit requirements for registration renewal for registered interior designers are ten (10) hours per annual reporting period. A minimum of four (4) hours should be interactive course study per annual reporting period and a maximum of six (6) hours in self-…

The board shall conduct annual random in-depth audits to ensure compliance with continuing education requirements. Registrants selected for audit will be notified and required to provide documentation in support of hours claimed. (a) The board may disallow any submitted continuin…

(1) Interactive course study is in-person participation in education activities offered in a classroom or group setting and presented by those qualified through professional, practical, or academic experience to conduct courses of study. Examples of interactive course study inclu…

(1) All self-directed study units shall have detailed descriptions and proof of completion or participation (certificates of completion, transcripts, certificates, etc.) that is easily verifiable in the event of an audit. (2) Self-directed study may include: (a) Successfully comp…

Failure by a registrant to comply with continuing education requirements, including submission of all required documentation postmarked no later than midnight, September 30, of the annual renewal period, or compliance with an audit requirement, shall result in the individual's ce…

The following individuals are exempt from the act, but remain subject to the title restrictions contained in the law: (a) An individual making plans and specifications for or administering the erection, enlargement, or alteration of any building upon any farm for the use of any f…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.02 New Rule: Filed September 15, 2000; effective October 20, 2000. Amended: Filed May 6, 2002; effective June 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003; effective May 7, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.03 New Rule: Filed May 6, 2002; effective June 10, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 24, 2008; effective October 29, 2008. Repealed: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior D…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.04 New Rule: Filed September 24, 2008; effective October 29, 2008. Repealed: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-15B-5(10).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.05 New Rule: Filed September 24, 2008; effective October 29, 2008. Repealed: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-15B-5(10).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.06 New Rule: Filed September 24, 2008; effective October 29, 2008. Repealed: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-15B-5(10).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-6-.07 New Rule: Filed September 24, 2008; effective October 29, 2008. Repealed: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-15B-5(10).

(1) The board shall have the power to investigate or cause to be investigated any matter covered by the Alabama Interior Design Registration Act at any time or place within the State of Alabama. (2) The board may seek legal or equitable relief from the state circuit courts agains…

(1) An individual who uses the titles, stamps, or seals restricted by this act without possessing a valid Certificate of Registration will find that the Board, in its own name, may seek an injunction in the circuit court for the county of residence of the accused, and the court m…

(1) The board shall supply a complaint report form to aid in handling complaints against registrants. Any person may file complaints to the board, including board members. All complaints shall be made in writing to the board and, when available and applicable, include documentati…

(1) Any time the board has reason to believe that a registered interior designer is subject to discipline, notice of the charges placed against the registered interior designer and the time and place of hearing of such charges by the board shall be served on the accused, pursuant…

(1) The Chairman or other individual so designated by the Chairman shall call the hearing to order, note the appearances of the parties and act upon any pending motions, petitions, stipulations or preliminary matters. Upon request and within the discretion of the Chairman other i…

(1) If the Board determines that an individual not issued a Certificate of Registration or Authorization as a registered interior designer or who has not been granted an exemption by the Board is engaged in the practice of interior design, the Board shall issue a written notice t…

(1) If the Board determines that an individual not issued a Certificate of Registration or Authorization as a registered interior designer uses the titles and/or terms "interior designer", "interior design", interior design consultant", "interior design services", "registered int…

The Board shall establish and approve disciplinary guidelines for each disciplinary action. The Board shall periodically review the disciplinary guidelines applicable to each ground for disciplinary action, which may be imposed by the Board. The guidelines shall specify a meaning…

(1) If the board determines that any person is in violation of the title restrictions contained in Section 34-15C-9, or that any registered interior designer is violating any other provision of this chapter, the board, in its own name, may seek injunction in the circuit court for…

(1) All disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act on due process. (2) The board shall not bring any disciplinary actions against any person who is not a current registered interior designe…

The Administrative Procedure Act and Chapter 34-15C-12(a) provides that this board may enter into negotiated settlements for any contested case with a registered interior designer as a means of resolving a disciplinary hearing. The amount of the monetary settlement or conditions …

The accused may appeal any disciplinary action taken by the board to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, or to the circuit court for the county of residence of the accused. Either party has the right to appeal from the final decree of the circuit court as provided by…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-8-.05 New Rule: Filed September 15, 2000; effective October 20, 2 0 00. Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 6, 2002; effective June 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003; effective May 7, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 15, 2008; effecti…