S188 - Bd. of Architects/Interior Designers. (SL 2021-81)

Overview: S.L. 2021-81:

• Renames the North Carolina Board of Architecture as the North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers;
• Adds three new gubernatorial appointees to the Board who must be registered interior designers, with terms beginning on January 1, 2022;
• Establishes a registration framework governing the scope of practice for interior designers;
• Authorizes interior designers to apply for building permits for interior construction projects;
• Establishes fees for interior designer registration; and
• Increases fees for architect licensure

The act became effective July 8, 2021. It applies to applications received on or after that date from the three new members appointed by the Governor, and applies to applications received on or after January 1, 2022, from all other persons.