Changes in the 2013 California Building Code and the IDEX exam.

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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The IDEX® California exam was first developed by CCIDC  in 2008, based on the 2007 California Building Code (Title 24) which became effective January 1, 2008.

California Building Codes are updated every three years and become effective on January 1st of the following year.

When the 2010 CBC was published (effective Jan. 1, 2011),  it was determined by CCIDC there were no significant changes that impacted Certified Interior Designers, so there were no changes made to the IDEX®  exam.

The 2013 CBC became effective Jan. 1, 2014, and the IDEX® exam is, as of this writing, being reviewed by CCIDC for code changes that may impact Certified Interior Designers.  The exam will be updated (if needed) and go through a revalidation process.

As of today, August 29, 2014, we do not know whether the October 2014 IDEX® exam will be changed. However, our prep class is currently being updated with 2013 code handouts, links and other relevant information.

The 2013 triennial edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) applies to all occupancies that applied for a building permit on or after January 1, 2014, and remains in effect until the effective date of the 2016 triennial edition.

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We Oppose AB 2192

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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UPDATE!  June 24, 2014 – – AB 2192 was scheduled to be heard in the CA Senate Transportation & Housing Committee on June 26th. At the last minute,  the AIA-CC made the decision to drop AB 2192 – – meaning,  the bill is dead.  

Our opinion?  Good riddance to bad rubbish. To read why this proposed legislation was so bad, read CCIDC’s “Message and Opinion on AB 2192” in their June eNews.  Thanks to everyone who wrote opposition letters.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – previously posted April 25, 2014- – – – – –  – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

The California architects lobby, AIA-CC has dreamed up another health/ safety fantasy to line their own pockets.   Instead of cooperating with other professionals in the built environment to help California consumers, they have once again chosen the aggressive path to help themselves at all costs.  AIA-CC, please stop using your license to bully other professions.   It only makes you look sneaky, selfish and mean.

AB 2192 will be heard on May 7, 2014.  See CCIDC’s April 2014 newsletter for details (note: CCIDC’s new site no longer has eNews archives from Sept. 2017 and earlier).

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Decorator with experience has never studied

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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QUESTION:  I have not studied at ALL. Not one day but I have been an interior decorator for over 10 years.  I have been approved for the IDEX exam under Path 2, Category D ( https://ccidc.org/becoming-a-certified-interior-designer/ ).   If I took your course, would I be ready to sit for the exam in May?

IDEXPREP REPLY: Everything would depend on what you currently know from your work experience and how many hours you spend reading, studying and comprehending what is in the course.

The exam covers three areas (called domains) and the one area designers usually need to study the most is Domain 1 on California Codes & Regulations.

If you are going to take the exam in May, we suggest scheduling your exam for the end of May,  and enroll in a study course today, but be sure that you have the time to read the materials, take the practice exams and actually study.

Since our course materials and quizzes are available to a student all at one time, and you do not have to take the course in any particular order,  we suggest you go straight to the end and take our 150 question final quiz, to see what you already know.

By taking our final quiz first (it is multiple choice),  it will give you an overview of what the IDEX exam is like,  and you’ll be better able to determine if  you will be ready to take it in May.

Also – with our course – you do have the option to study for a while (or even for a few days) … and if you decide to put off your exam until October, just let us know and we can put the remaining days you have left in your course “on hold”.

In other words, we can disable your class anytime and enable it again.   So if you enrolled in our 60-day course and studied for 10 days but then decided to take the exam in October,
you would have 50 days remaining, and all you would need to do is email us when to enable your class again.

We hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Extended deal~Save $26 on our 90-day class

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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Valentines Special – – We are extending our offer to IDEX candidates!

You will save $26 if you enroll in our 90 day class by February 28, 2014.

Regular price $325,  now just $299.

This 8% discount offer expires midnight, February 28, 2014.

Enroll here to take advantage of this great savings!
http://www.idexprep.com/idexprep-online-class.html

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How to study for the IDEX Exam – Tip #4

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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Many designers have anxiety over studying for the IDEX exam. Some designers need structure, others want to study in an unstructured environment. Our IDEX Prep class gives designers the best of both worlds.

Need structure?
Go into your online classroom and read everything in the order it is presented. Go through each lesson, take a quiz for that particular lesson.  Do this until you reach the end of the class and take the 150 multiple choice IDEX practice exam.  Go to your downloads page, download and print/review the documents.

Want an unstructured study environment?
Go into your online classroom and freely go through the class materials, lessons, quizzes and downloads at your own pace,  in any order that suits you. There is no time limit, no lock outs, no forcing you to do lesson one, before you can go to lesson two.  If you first want to test yourself on everything you know,  you can go straight to the end of the class and take the 150 multiple choice IDEX practice exam to see how much you know beforehand.

No matter how busy your schedule is, we believe that our 60 or 90 day class gives you plenty of time to study for the IDEX exam. We are proud that 100% of our students passed the October, 2013 IDEX exam. Learn more here, and register for our class.

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