Why Interior Designers Should Know Relevant Codes & Standards

While industry codes and standards may be daunting, familiarity with relevant codes and standards is necessary for all designers who work within the constructed space. Whether you work in residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, or healthcare spaces, it is vital to have a working understanding of codes and standards that must be adhered to and implemented in your work. Build your code confidence by reviewing some critical interior design codes and standards, learn how they are applied, and where to find relevant information. Our mission as interior designers is to protect the life, health, safety and welfare of building occupants – and compliance with codes and standards is one we can ensure that mission is met.

Tracey Fillmore, NCIDQ, ASID, CAPS, Green AP, RID (FL) currently serves as a Senior Facilities Designer for Lee Health, a large healthcare organization on the southwest coast of Florida. Prior to becoming an Interior Designer, Tracey was a Fire Safety Inspector and owned her own construction/design firm. Tracey has utilized her codes and construction knowledge to effectively design in many types of occupancies.

Virginia Weida is founder, President, and CEO of Virginia Weida Designs, LCC, founded in 2006 and thriving ever since. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in Corporate Facilities Consulting and Workplace Design for projects in the Pittsburgh region and nationwide. A Certified Interior Designer, Certified Facility Manager, and LEED and WELL Accredited Professional, Virginia Weida credits her educational experience at Cornell University with providing the tools for success as a design professional in Commercial Real Estate. She brings a unique skill trifecta of interior design, facilities management, and sustainability & wellness expertise to every venture.

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