Apply for the IDEX California – Path 4

Path 4 is a Path, for Candidates who would like to become Certified with a commercial designation, after successfully passing the IDEX California®.

Path 4 Candidates must provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:

ARE | CASP | LEED-AP | NCBDC | NCIDQ | NKBA-(CKBD)

  • RIDQC Exam Candidates, please apply under Path 1 or 2

Path 4 Candidates must provide proof of recently passing the following California Based, International Codes Council (ICC) Courses to qualify; (Upon completing the CCIDC Application process, an email with the links to the courses will be emailed directly to each candidate).

  • Registration Deadline for the Spring IDEX California® Examination is March 1st
  • Registration Deadline for the Fall IDEX California® Examination is August 1st
2022 California Building Code (CBC) Essentials Overview | Item #: 2022ONL003

The goal of this seminar is for participants to identify the critical concepts of the 2022California Building Code (CBC) regarding the applicable designs of commercial building requirements. This seminar focuses on the basic concepts of the CBC. These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of the identified requirements allows the code user to apply the CBC in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make a judgment on code compliance. This seminar will also help the code user to correctly locate code requirements. It will also provide a basis for the correct use and application of the code as well as to begin to develop a procedure for its application.

The following publication is recommended to ensure success in the course:

  • Recommended 2022 California Building Code (CBC)
2022 CBC Title 24, Part 6 (Energy) Regulation Overview | Item #: 2022ONL009

This course will demonstrate the critical concepts of Title 24 (Energy) of the 2022 California Building Code that are most used by interior designers. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of commercial building projects. It will provide a clear understanding and correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables, and categorizations. You will be able to apply the code in clear-cut situations and build your understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions in commercial building projects.

2022 CBC Chapter 11B – Accessibility in Public Buildings Overview | Item #: 2022ONL007

This online course focuses on the minimum accessibility requirements for alterations in commercial facilities for compliance with the 2022 California Building Code, specifically for interior designers. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of commercial buildings to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities. Participants will gain an understanding of the content as well as the new formats of the CBC and Chapter 11B.

2022 CBC Means of Egress | Item #: 2022ONL008

This course is an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2022 California Building Code. Participants will receive an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2022 California Building Code. Participants will be able to apply provisions of the 2022 CBC specifically related to the design, plan review and inspection of the means of egress system in commercial buildings.

Introduction to Building Codes (California Specific) | Item #: 2022ONL010CA

This course is intended to provide a history, purpose, and use of the California Building Code. Building Codes provide protections by limiting the potential hazards in a building and requiring certain design requirements to provide the occupants with a safe environment in which to live and work. Building Codes are sets of regulations adopted by governmental agencies to ensure that buildings are built in a safe manner. People have expectations that when they enter a building, they will be safe from inherent dangers caused by natural or man-made disasters. This course will discuss how the Code supports those goals.

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