ADVOCACY

Washington

Interior Design regulation at the state level helps establish and maintain professional standards that protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. IIDA firmly believes that legal recognition, achieved through registration and certification, brings uniformity to the profession, defines responsibility of an interior designer, and encourages excellence in the Interior Design industry. The IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter Advocacy Committee is dedicated to enacting interior design legislation in the States of Alaska, Idaho, and Washington State.

Upcoming Washington Advocacy Events

Tue, Feb 03
NCIDQ IDFX | Introduction Session
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Feb 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dive into Interior Design Fundamentals (IDFX) details in this virtual session, covering key topics such as existing conditions, pre-design, space planning, preliminary FF&E and finishes, and schematics.
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Tue, Feb 10
NCIDQ IDFX | Mock Exam Session
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Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dive into Interior Design Fundamentals (IDFX) mock exam, covering key topics such as existing conditions, pre-design, space planning, preliminary FF&E and finishes, and schematics with an in-depth review of mock exam questions.
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Tue, Feb 24
NCIDQ IDPX | Introduction Session
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Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dive into Interior Design Professional (IDPX) details in this virtual session, covering key topics such as feasibility studies, scheduling and budgeting, contracts, procurement and permitting, construction process, and site observation and closeout.
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Tue, Mar 03
NCIDQ IDPX | Mock Exam Session
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Mar 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dive into Interior Design Professional (IDPX) mock exam in this virtual session, covering key topics such as feasibility studies, scheduling and budgeting, contracts, procurement and permitting, construction process, and site observation and closeout.
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Tue, Mar 17
NCIDQ IDIX | Introduction Session
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Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dive into Interior Design Implementation (IDIX) details in this virtual session, covering key topics such as codes and life safety, integration and FF&E, construction documents, consultant drawing coordination, and construction specifications and schedules.
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WA Interior Design Legislation Task Force Joint Statement: The Consortium for Interior Design - WA (comprised of IIDA Northern Paciﬁc Chapter and ASID WA) and AIA Washington Council are collaborating through a joint task force process to explore 2026 legislation for commercial interior designers in Washington state.

FIND YOUR WASHINGTON LEGISLATORS

BECOME A WASHINGTON ADVOCATE

Are you interested in expanding business rights and professional opportunities for Commercial Interior Designers? If YES, IIDA needs your local support to pass legislation – A Title Act with Stamp and Seal Privileges (scope of non-structural and non-seismic public spaces) for Registered Commercial Interior Designers in Washington State.

Commercial Interior Design regulation at the state level will:

Establish and maintain professional standards that protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Proven through required education, examination and experience.
Allow commercial interior designers to obtain building permits for projects (within their scope)
Allow commercial interior designers to be the primary designer of record on projects (within their scope)
Allows commercial interior designers to bid on state and federal projects (within their scope) that require a registered design professional
Increase consumer choice of qualified design professionals
Encourage small business growth of commercial interior design professionals