# Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers ## Pages - [CEU Courses](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/ceu-courses/): Search Continuing Education Courses     - [](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/3336-2/):         - [Search CEU Courses](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/search-ceu-courses/) - [News and Events](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/news-and-events/): There are no Board events currently scheduled. - [Find a Registered Designer](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/find-a-registered-designer-2/): ACTIVE REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER – A registrant with an active license to practice Interior Design in the State of Louisiana INTERN INTERIOR DESIGNER – One who has completed the education requirements and is on the path to becoming a Registered Interior Designer EMERITUS – A registrant retired from practice who has either practiced Interior Design for 25 years or more or who is 65 years of age or older Find any Registered Interior Designers in the State of Louisiana:   Find Interior Designer Act 483 Required Reporting by Parish - [Test2](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/test2/): [WPSM_AC id=2765] In order to maintain compliance with the Louisiana Public Records Law (LSA R.S. 44:1 et. seq.), all requests for the viewing or copies of public records maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers shall be submitted to the Board in writing using theTest2. Send the form to: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers Custodian of Records, Chairman 11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg 2, Suite C Baton Rouge, LA 70816   COST: Upon receipt of a request, the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers will forward an invoice to the requester. The… Read More - [Test](https://lsbid.org/test/): [WPSM_AC id=2765] - [ADA Policy](https://lsbid.org/home/about/ada-policy/): The LA State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers is fully committed to ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its Amending Act of 2008 (Collectively ADA). The purpose of this policy is to outline the LA State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers’ standards and procedures for purposes of ADA compliance. This policy applies to all LA State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers employees, applicants for employment, and members of the general public that receive services from this Board. - [Interior Designer Search](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/interior-designer-search/) - [Design Resources](https://lsbid.org/home/lsbid-resources/design-resources/): Select a topic below for a link to more information Sustainability and Environmental Design LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design   WELL – Well Building Institute    Roof Top Garden Guide   Evidence Based Design The Future of Evidence Based Design – IIDA   Evidence Based Design Journal   Accreditation and Certificaiton – EDAC   Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse What is Historic Preservation? NPS National Park Service   Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation – Criteria for Certified Rehabilitation for Tax Incentives   Historic American Building Survey-HABS UNESCO World Heritage   ICOMOS Iternational Committee on Monuments and Sites   Resilient Design… Read More - [File A Complaint](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/file-a-complaint-2/): The Board is charged with enforcing the Louisiana Interior Design statute.  In order to do that we need to know when the law is being broken.  The Board can’t do this on their own.  We need the eyes and ears of the public and licensees to find illegal or unethical work. Have you seen something wrong?  COMPLAINT FORM  - [CEU Attendance Record](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/ceu-attendance-record/) - [CEU Provider Application](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/ceu-provider-application/):    The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers is required by statute to approve continuing education courses used to fulfill the annual CEU requirement for LA Registered Interior Designers.  Under this statute, the Board may only approve courses with content directly related to the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) of the public.  Courses that have been granted an HSW designation by IDCEC , CEUEvents.com, or AIA will be approved, typically within 1 week of submission.  If the course has been approved by both IDCEC and AIA, our approval will be based on the designations from IDCEC, not AIA.… Read More - [Interior Design Facts](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/interior-design-facts/): ECONOMIC IMPACT  – Results of a study done by IIDA looking at the economic impact of the Interior Design profession in LOUISIANA and the UNITED STATES. INTERIOR DESIGN FACT SHEET – Facts looking at the profession of Interior Design in a practical manner. COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN SHEET – Commercial interior design facts. CIDQ (Council for Interior Design Qualification) FACT SHEETS  WHAT IS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER CREDENTIALS REASONABLE REGULATIONS EXAM CODE CONTENT-FIRE SAFETY EXAM CODE CONTENT-BUILDING CODES Louisiana is one of 30 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 8 Canadian provinces that regulates the use of the titles Registered or Licensed Interior Designer and/or commercial… Read More - [What is an Interior Designer?](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/what-is-an-interior-designer/): Good design goes beyond aesthetics and function to issues of healthy living for individuals, communities and the planet; safe living for all ages and abilities; and environments that promote the well-being of all users. A Registered Interior Designer is qualified to practice commercial or residential work.   Definition of Interior Design: Interior design encompasses the analysis, planning, design, documentation, and management of interior non-structural/non-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building design and construction, fire, life-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law. Qualified by means… Read More - [File a Complaint](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/file-a-complaint/): Did you know you are the eyes and ears of the profession for the public?  The Board counts on you to report violations. See something that just isn’t correct?  Let us know so the Board can investigate to ensure the protection of the public.  COMPLAINT FORM - [Emerging Professional Award](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/emerging-professional-award/): The LSBID Emerging Professional Award acknowledges new professionals as promising future leaders in the field of Interior Design. The Award is intended for Interior Designers in the State of Louisiana who have applied for licensure or who have been licensed 8 years or less. Nominees must have demonstrated professional excellence in the field of practice, must show leadership in the profession, and must demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the profession of Interior Design.  EMERGING PROFESSIONALS APPLICATION Applications are to be postmarked no later than July 14      2024    Abigail Pitre Congratulations to past recipients:      2023   … Read More - [Stamp and Registration](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/stamp-and-registration-number/): Registered Interior Designer printed material should have the following information: Your Name LA Reg. ID #000 OR LA Registered Interior Designer #000  No other abbreviations of either are acceptable.     Interior Design Seal:   Pursuant to LA RS 37:3179.2 – All drawings, renderings, or specifications prepared by the holder of an interior design certificate or under their supervision shall be imprinted with their seal.    The seal can be either rubber stamp, impression seal, or electronic as long as it will produce a clearly visible and legible image of the seal when copied or reproduced. The design of the seal… Read More - [CEU Course Search](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/ceu-course-search/) - [Licensing Requirements](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/licensing-requirements/): Who Needs a License to Practice Interior Design in Louisiana? The Louisiana law defines the practice of Interior Design as working in a code-based commercial environment.  A commercial setting can include offices, retail, banks, hospitals, schools and other commercial/public buildings.   Codes and statutes require building design professionals to be licensed to perform work in a commercial space to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.  Knowledgeable licensed interior designers, in coordination with engineers, architects and other specialized professionals, administer the fire and building codes, accessibility, health and egress regulations within the interior environments.  Because building codes are always… Read More - [CIDA Schools](https://lsbid.org/home/lsbid-resources/cida-schools/): Click on the link below to obtain more information about various CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) Schools LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE ALL CIDA ACCREDITED SCHOOLS - [Professional Organizations](https://lsbid.org/home/lsbid-resources/professional-organizations/): Click on the link below to obtain more information about various professional organizations AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI) COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN ACCREDITATION (CIDA) INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL, INC. (IDEC) INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA) INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION (IIDA) COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN QUALIFICATION (CIDQ) NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION (NKBA) U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC) ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY INTERIOR DESIGNERS (AUID) - [Codes and Regulations](https://lsbid.org/home/lsbid-resources/codes-and-regulations/): Click on the link below to obtain more information about various codes and regulations AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL LOUISIANA STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) - [About](https://lsbid.org/home/about/): Purpose Board Members and Staff Laws and Regulations Calendar Contact Information - [Purpose](https://lsbid.org/home/about/purpose/): In 1984 Louisiana Legislators passed an Interior Design Title Act prompting the creation of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers.  In 1999 the passing of a new Practice Act extended the authority of the Board to regulate the Practice of Interior Design under its jurisdiction. But what does that mean?  Why is the Interior Design profession regulated? The practice of Interior Design is regulated by the Board in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The practice of interior design involves life safety codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, building codes, and any other applicable… Read More - [Calendar](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/calendar/): 2026 Board Meeting Dates: February  12              August 13   April 30                October 15    June 11                 December 1   All meetings are open to the public.Please view the agenda below to determine the meeting location.Agendas are posted 24 hours before the meeting.To request an item to be added to the agenda submit an AGENDA REQUEST FORM Click on the following links for more information. BOARD MEETING AGENDASBOARD MEETING MINUTES - [Home](https://lsbid.org/): Designers The Public Resources - [The Public](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/): What is an Interior Designer? Interior Design Facts Find a Registered Interior Designer CEU Provider Application Public Records Request File a Complaint - [Resources](https://lsbid.org/home/lsbid-resources/): This Resource Section provides quick links to associated sources.  It is also provided as a foundation resource list of health, safety and welfare topics of interest to the design community – designers, students and the public.  Good design goes beyond aesthetics and function to issues of healthy living for individuals, communities and the planet; safe living for all ages and abilities; and environments that promote the well-being of all users. Codes and Regulations Professional Organizations CIDA Schools Design Resources - [Continuing Education](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education/): CEU Course Search Free on DemandCEUEvents.com Louisiana Registered Interior Designer Annual Requirement: Louisiana Registered Interior Designers are required to complete 5 hours of LSBID (Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers) approved Continuing Education each calendar year. Louisiana law requires that only courses that are designated as Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) be approved by LSBID. Courses that are designated as ‘general’ will not be approved for LSBID credit. The first year a license is granted, the licensee is exempt from the CEU requirement. Once a licensee has reached the age of 65, they become exempt from the annual CEU requirement. … Read More - [Licensing](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/forms/): For assistance, please email admin@lsbid.org   LICENSING REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER APPLICATION For use by Designers that have passed the NCIDQ exam.  INTERN INTERIOR DESIGNER APPLICATION   For use by Designers who have only finished their educational requirements. WELCOME HOME ACT    For those moving to LA from another state wishing to continue to practice. Contact the Board office for more information.   RETURN TO ACTIVE APPLICATION   For use by Designers currently on Inactive status returning to practice. EMERITUS STATUS APPLICATION     For use by retired Designers no longer practicing. UPDATE AN EXISTING LICENSE RENEWAL EXISTING LICENSEE UPDATES Submit… Read More - [Designers](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/): Licensing Requirements Calendar Licensing Laws and Regulations Continuing Education Stamps and Registration Number Intern Program Emerging Professional Award File a Complaint - [Public Records Requests](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/public-records-requests/): Public Records Request Policy: In order to maintain compliance with the Louisiana Public Records Law (LSA R.S. 44:1 et. seq.), all requests for the viewing or copies of public records maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers shall be submitted to the Board in writing using the PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FORM. Send the form to: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior DesignersCustodian of Records, Chairman 11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg 2, Suite CBaton Rouge, LA 70816   COST:Upon receipt of a request, the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers will forward an invoice to… Read More - [Board Members and Staff](https://lsbid.org/home/about/board-members/): Chair T. L. Ritchie, IDEC LA Registered Interior Designer #1244 Vice Chair Heidi Meibaum, IIDA LA Registered Interior Designer #1082 Secretary Elizabeth Walther LA Registered Interior Designer #1034 Treasurer Michelle Verdigets LA Registered Interior Designer #1202   Karen C. Hazel LA Registered Interior Designer #1190     Alecia Mancuso Public Member Executive Director Sandy Edmonds General Counsel Anna Dow - [Find a Registered Designer (OLD)](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-consumers/find-a-registered-designer/) - [Intern Program](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/intern-program/): Become a Louisiana Intern Interior Designer – INTERN INTERIOR DESIGNER APPLICATION Use the title LA Intern Interior Designer Become actively engaged in the profession Set yourself apart and show others you are on your path to take the NCIDQ exam and become a LA Registered Interior Designer Be included in a searchable list for potential employers Apply upon graduation   As a graduate of an Interior Design program, your next goal will be to pass the examination given by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and become a Louisiana Registered Interior Designer with the Louisiana Board of Examiners of… Read More - [Laws and Regulations](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/laws-and-regulations/): Louisiana is one of 30 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 8 Canadian provinces that regulates the use of the titles Registered or Licensed Interior Designer and/or commercial practice or permitting privileges for Interior Design to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Louisiana Title Act was passed in 1984. The statute was updated to a Practice Act and passed in 1999.  INTERIOR DESIGN STATUTE A series of  rules and regulations are used by the State Board to legally function and enforce the Statute in a structured way.  RULES AND REGULATIONS   LA RS 37: 3651 provides for… Read More - [Continuing Education Attendance](https://lsbid.org/home/resources-for-designers/continuing-education-attendance/): This page will include CEU attendance - [Contact Information](https://lsbid.org/home/about/contact-us/): Phone/fax Phone (225) 295-8425 Fax (225) 304-6655 Mailing Address Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Design Office of the Governor 11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg 2, Suite C Baton Rouge, LA 70816 email admin@lsbid.org We’d love to hear from you.  Please contact us with your concerns, thoughts, or ideas you have. LSBID requires each licensee to keep the agency notified of his/her current address.   Please contact the Board office ASAP anytime you have a change of contact information. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)