Certified Interior Designer Commercial Designation

What is the Commercial Designation?

The CID Commercial Designation was created to assist Certified Interior Designers who prepare and submit non-structural, non-seismic commercial tenant improvement plans for building permit approval—without the need for an architect’s or engineer’s stamp or signature—in compliance with California Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 5538.

This voluntary designation allows building officials to more easily identify qualified interior designers whose work is within the legal exemption for commercial design.

Please Note:

  • The Commercial Designation is voluntary.
  • It does not guarantee approval or uniform acceptance of plans by all jurisdictions.
  • It serves as a valuable identifier for CIDs with commercial design expertise.
  • It is one step toward improving plan review processes for interior designers.

CIDs APPLY HERE

Commercial Designation Application (For CIDs)

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Name
Please list email address to send ICC Course information and coupon codes to.
To qualify CIDs must be in good standing (Fees paid + CEUs current).
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
One of the following: • ARE • CASp • LEED (minimum AP) • NCBDC • NCIDQ • NKBA (minimum CKBD)
Clear Signature
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information provided is true, complete, and accurate. Any false or incomplete information will result in immediate disqualification.
Date Application Signed/Submitted to CCIDC
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