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
| 2018 IBC Essentials with 2019 CA Amendments
This online course is intended to familiarize participants, specifically interior designers, with construction requirements which are common for most commercial buildings and will provide a basic understanding of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2019 California Building Code. |
| 2019 CBC Title 24 Regulation (Energy)
This course will demonstrate the critical concepts of Title 24 (Energy) of the 2019 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. |
| 2019 CBC Chapter 11B Accessibility in Public Buildings
This online course focuses on the minimum accessibility requirements for alterations in commercial facilities for compliance with the 2019 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. |
| 2019 CBC Means of Egress
This course is an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2019 California Building Code. Participants will receive an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2019 California Building Code. Participants will be able to apply provisions of the 2019 CBC specifically related to the design, plan review and inspection of the means of egress system in commercial buildings. |
| Building Codes 101 for Interior Designers
This course will provide participants with the history, purpose and use of the Codes. This course provides information about the International Codes with a focus on the areas of the Building Code that are most often used by Interior Designers. |
IDEX Exam Date Information
Application Process
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATH 4
PLEASE NOTE: ALL 6 STEPS MUST BE COMPLETE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE REVIEWED AND TO QUALIFY FOR EXAMINATION
CERTIFICATION APPLICATION/IDEX® REGISTRATION
Please carefully follow these instructions in order to assure efficient processing of your application and entail all documentation required below to be cleared for CID and the IDEX® examination. These instructions pertain to Path 4. The amount due for Path 4 is $600. Your application will not be processed if all fees are not paid in full at the time of application submission.
The following information is to be provided to CCIDC:
- A completed original CCIDC application.
- Signed Code of Ethics:
- This page must be mailed in with your “wet” signature, scans or emails are not accepted.
- Proof of Examination Passage:
- IDEX® – This will be provided once you have passed the exam.
- Plus one of the following approved national exams:
- ARE (Architects Registration Examination – NCARB)
- CASP (Certified Access Specialist)
- NCBDC (American Institute of Building Designers)
- NCIDQ (ASID & IIDA)
- NKBA (Both CKD and CBD portions)
- RIDQC Exam Candidates, please apply under Path 1 or 2
- Proof of Identification:
- Copy of applicant’s drivers license, State issued ID Card or Passport (must be legible and recognizable).
- Proof of Payment:
- The fee for IDEX® Registration is $600.00 paid at the time of application submission.
- Once you have passed the exam and your application has been approved by the Compliance Committee, you will be prompted to pay your first two years fees.
- The fee for IDEX® Registration is $600.00 paid at the time of application submission.
- Proof of completed ICC Courses – (Upon completing the CCIDC Application process, an email with the links to the courses will be emailed directly to each candidate).:
| 2018 IBC Essentials with 2019 CA Amendments
This online course is intended to familiarize participants, specifically interior designers, with construction requirements which are common for most commercial buildings and will provide a basic understanding of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2019 California Building Code. |
| 2019 CBC Title 24 Regulation (Energy)
This course will demonstrate the critical concepts of Title 24 (Energy) of the 2019 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. |
| 2019 CBC Chapter 11B Accessibility in Public Buildings
This online course focuses on the minimum accessibility requirements for alterations in commercial facilities for compliance with the 2019 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. |
| 2019 CBC Means of Egress
This course is an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2019 California Building Code. Participants will receive an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2019 California Building Code. Participants will be able to apply provisions of the 2019 CBC specifically related to the design, plan review and inspection of the means of egress system in commercial buildings. |
| Building Codes 101 for Interior Designers
This course will provide participants with the history, purpose and use of the Codes. This course provides information about the International Codes with a focus on the areas of the Building Code that are most often used by Interior Designers. |
Submit the above information online **Except for the Code of Ethics** originals must be mailed in.
Please read the CCIDC Payment Policy for Refund and returned Check fee information.
Read the CCIDC Rules and Regulations
Follow the link below to create your Login Account to:
Complete the CCIDC Online Application
or LOGIN HERE to finish an application already in progress.
Important Facts For Applicants:
- Do NOT submit an application until ready to sit for the IDEX® California Examination.
- Applications received after an application deadline will be held until the next application review window opens.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Applicants have 1 year from submission to sit for the IDEX® California Exam or applications will be nullified and the full process will have to be repeated successfully to gain certification.
- Only eligible applicants with the required proof of National Design Passage will be allowed to sit for the IDEX® California Examination.
- Submit complete applications. Incomplete applications are automatically placed on hold, and will be deleted.
Read and sign the: CCIDC CODE OF ETHICS
Print and mail original to CCIDC office.
Pay your Application Fees
To pay via credit card: You must be logged into your IDEX Account, select the Pay Certification Fees Here link at the top left corner.
Please Note: In the required “Invoice” field, please enter: “IDEX – Candidate Name”
Mail checks to: CCIDC, Inc. – 365 W. Second Ave, Suite 221, Escondido, CA 92025
Total Fees due with application (Includes Application Fee + IDEX Exam Fee + Testing Center Fee**): $600 Total* **
*Fee is nonrefundable
**Application fees must be submitted with application.
SEND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Please attach the following items:
1. Proof of National Design Exam:
- One of the following approved national exams: ARE (Architects Registration Examination – NCARB), CASP (Certified Access Specialist), LEED-AP (U.S. Green Building Council), NCBDC (American Institute of Building Designers), NCIDQ (ASID & IIDA), or the NKBA (Both CKD and CBD portions). There may be a separate fee from the professional organizations for the NCIDQ, OR NKBA verification.
2. Proof of Identification:
Copy of applicant’s drivers license, State issued ID Card or Passport, must be legible and recognizable.
3. Proof of Course Completion:
Copy of Course Record of Completion for all 5 ICC Courses.
Please Mail the following items to the CCIDC Office:
CCIDC, Inc.
365 W. Second Ave, Suite 221
Escondido, CA 92025
1. Signed Code Of Ethics
Original Code of Ethics form with “wet-signature” is required, no emailed/faxed copies accepted.
- Registration Deadline for the Spring IDEX California® Examination is March 1st
- Registration Deadline for the Fall IDEX California® Examination is August 1st
IDEX® California Exam Information
IDEX Study Materials
This list of preparation materials is for your convenience, and includes our own Study Guide as well as third-party study programs.
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IDEX® Study Guide
The “Official” IDEX® California Study Guide
A free booklet prepared by CCIDC.
Provides background information on the IDEX® California
exam, including the schedule, rules, release of results,
exam format, content, sample questions and an FAQ
(not intended to be a ‘study manual’).
IDEX® Prep Courses
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| IDEX Prep.com | The Original IDEX CA Prep Class |
| Online Class | On-Line and In-Person Classes |
| by Deni Mosser, CID | by Mollyanne Sherman, CID |
Books
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California Codes and Regulations for Interior Designers Resource Manual California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design (CLCID) |