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FAQ Introduction
 The world of Interior Design encompasses more then kitchens, bathrooms, and even home décor. Interior Design follows us into work, restaurants, theaters, hotels, nightclubs, and shopping malls—it is everywhere. We spend the majority of our lives inside. The interior environments in which we work and live directly affect our physical health and mental well-being.
In 32 North American jurisdictions, Interior Design is recognized and regulated as a profession that directly impacts the health, safety and welfare of the public. However, in Pennsylvania Interior Design and its practice remains undefined and unregulated. This means that anyone can call themselves an Interior Designer and practice Interior Design—including those who have no formal training in life safety, building codes, federal regulations, and ethical practice. For this reason, In December 2004, the IDLCPA submitted a Sunrise Evaluation Report (SER) to the state’s Sunrise Evaluation Committee. The SER consists of 25 questions that validate the necessity of a state regulated profession examining the effects of an unregulated practice on the general public. In April of 2007 IDLCPA introduced the Interior Designers Licensure Act (formerly known as HB807). After a public hearing, IDLCPA heard concerns from many in opposition to restricting aspects of the bill. The IDLCPA Board chose to re-work the language, letting the bill expire in the fall of 2008. Working in conjunction with retailers, contractors, and those designers from within the profession who expressed concern, IDLCPA crafted new language incorporating “agreed-to” language and addressing the needs and concerns internal to the profession.
The revised Interior Designers Licensure Act is much improved and has everyone excited about its introduction! Visit the Supporters tab above to see our growing list of designers, students, architects and industry partners committed to supporting licensure for interior design.
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