NC S188

Establishes registration for interior designers in North Carolina, adding them to Chapter 83A alongside architects with defined scope limited to reflected ceiling plans, space planning, furnishings, and nonstructural elements.

Expands the Board of Architecture from 7 to 10 members: 5 licensed architects, 3 registered interior designers, and 2 public members, with staggered 5-year terms.

Permits registered interior designers to sign and seal interior technical submissions and submit construction documents to state and local government entities for permits when serving as contract holder and Designer of Record.

Sets registration requirements based on NCIDQ certification or architect licensure, with reciprocal registration available for designers licensed in other jurisdictions with equivalent standards.

Increases licensing fees for architects and establishes new registration fees for interior designers, ranging from $100-$300 for initial applications and $150-$300 for renewals.