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BNI - Netherlands
Professional Organization
Name: 

Beroepsvereniging Nederlandse Interieurarchitecten

Address: 
Wilgenweg 26B
City and Postal Code: 
1031 HV Amsterdam
Telephone: 
+31 20 4233 233
Fax: 
+31 20 4233 122
E-mail: 
bureau@bni.nl
Website: 
http://www.bni.nl
Membership / Legal aspects
Legal situation, title protection: 

In the Netherlands the professional titles of architect, townplanner, landscape architect and interior architect are protected by law. Only those who are registered in the Architects Register may use one of these titles. Only the title is protected, not the profession as such. The Architects Register (Stichting Bureau Architectenregister, abbreviated as SBA) is charged with the registration of architects, townplanners, landscape architects and interior architects. The SBA is also appointed as the competent Authority in the Netherlands for all matters relating to the implementation and administration of the provisions of the Architects Directive of the EU. More information on registration is available at: Stichting Bureau Architectenregister Nassauplein 24 Den Haag Postbus 85506 2508 CE Den Haag Tel. +31 70 346 7020 Fax +31 70 360 3028 info@architectenregister.nl www.architectenregister.nl

Admittance policy (for regular membership): 

Only registered interior architects (see above) with an additional 3 years of professional practice, proven by portfolio

Other categories of membership: 

Students Candidates (max. 5 years; registered interior architects, but without sufficient professional practice) Senior (10 years of membership and not longer engaged in practice) Associates (Persons or companies that are working in the field of interior architecture and have at least one qualified member employed)

Rules of Conduct: 

Apply for members. They are available in Dutch and are published on the BNI website.

Contract guidelines: 

Standard contracts between interior-architect and Client are available for members in Dutch and English language.

Fee guidelines: 

Are not allowed for by law.

Salary guidelines: 

Are available. A Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) is applicable for all employees of registered architects (not interior architects) www.architectencao.nl

Professional liability: 

Is regulated by law. Standard contracts offer a limitation of liability, so the use of these contracts is highly recommended. A professional liability insurance is obligatory for members.

Copyright / intellectual property rights: 

Copyrights apply to all sketches, drawings, models, writings etc. Only the author has the right of depiction, but for interiors only with permission of the owner.

VAT, sales tax: 

Local name: BTW. Applies to all services by interior architects. The current percentage is 19%.

Professional Practice
Business licensing: 

No licenses are needed to establish a business. Registration with tax-authority and social-security is obligatory. See for information www.belastingdienst.nl/english/business.html

Working permits: 

All citizens of EU-member states, as well as Norway, Iceland and Switzerland have a right to live and work or study in the Netherlands. For general information look at: www.overheid.nl/guest/sites/

Building permits: 

Are needed for all building projects, including interior alterations. Permits are submitted by the local municipality. Everybody can apply for a building permit.

Building code: 

National building code is called "Bouwbesluit 2003". It contains rules and regulations concerning health, safety, usability, energy use and environment, that apply to all buildings (new and existing). The complete "Bouwbesluit 2003" is available on line at http://83.98.131.63/bouwbesluitonline/ General information on building is available on the official website of the ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment (VROM): http://international.vrom.nl/pagina.html

Additional rules and regulations
Zoning plan: 

Zoning plan is called 'bestemmingsplan' and rules the place, size and use of buildings. Information at local municipality, department of planning.

Assembly permit: 

For public buildings (including restaurants etc.) with an occupancy of more than 50 a 'gebruiksvergunning' is required. Information at local municipality, department of buildings.

Accessibility for disabled persons: 

In addition to the 'Bouwbesluit' a law on equal treatment of minorities requires for arrangements that may affect interior design.

Durability, environmental design: 

Apart from 'Bouwbesluit' no regulations.

Occupational health and safety: 

Working conditions for employees are regulated in the 'ARBO' law. This includes adaptability of furniture, smoke-free areas, etc.

HACCP: 

Is applicable on all businesses with regard to the trade in or preparation of food, including restaurants, shops, etc.

Historic preservation: 

Preserved buildings (and interiors) are covered by the 'Monumentenwet'. Information at local municipality.

Health and safety statement for design phase: 

Working conditions for employees are regulated in the 'ARBO' law. This includes adaptability of furniture, smoke-free areas, etc.

Site regulations: 

Information at local municipality, department of buildings.

Fire regulations: 

Bouwbesluit and Assembly Permit.

Other specific regulations: 

Not applicable.

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