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CGDI - Spain
Professional Organization
Name: 

Consejo General de los Colegios oficiales de Decoradores Diseñadores De Interior CGDI

Address: 
C/Velazquez 46-2o Izda
City and Postal Code: 
28001 Madrid
Telephone: 
+34 915 764 515
Fax: 
+34 915 764 515
E-mail: 
cosejogeneral@terra.es
Website: 
http://www.coddim.org/congeneral
Membership / Legal aspects
Legal situation, title protection: 

The profession of Interior Designer/Decorator is officially regulated in Spain. The General Council of Official Associations of Interior Designers and Decorators (CGDI) is its legal governing body. In order to pursue this occupation, it is a pre-requisite to join the Official Associations of Interior Designers/Decorators.

Admittance policy (for regular membership): 

Depends on the qualification requirements needed to become a member of the Associations plus professional experience.

Other categories of membership: 

Full members, members of R&D&I committees, honorary members, etc.

Rules of Conduct: 

Professional codes of conduct similar to those of IFI and ECIA.

Contract guidelines: 

Contracts between the developer and the professional technician are private.

Fee guidelines: 

In pursuance of competition law, fees are unrestricted.

Salary guidelines: 

No Information.

Professional liability: 

Governed by the Royal Decree on professional duties and responsibilities.

Copyright / intellectual property rights: 

The endorsement of the project by the CGDI protects the intellectual property of the proposal submitted by the Designer.

VAT, sales tax: 

No Information.

Professional Practice
Business licensing: 

The unfettered pursuit of the activity is undertaken on a self-employed basis or through formal companies.

Working permits: 

No Information.

Building permits: 

Licences for building, business and opening are granted by Local Authorities to projects signed by authorised technicians.

Building code: 

The Technical Building Code shared with Europe is in force.

Additional rules and regulations
Zoning plan: 

The application of regulations follows Local Authority guidelines.

Assembly permit: 

In addition to the Design Project, public calls for tender require an engineer for the premises.

Accessibility for disabled persons: 

The regulations on accessibility for disabled people are of mandatory application in Projects.

Durability, environmental design: 

Environmental standards are of mandatory compliance, including noise, wastes, fumes, etc.

Occupational health and safety: 

Health & Safety regulations are a required feature in Projects.

HACCP: 

No Information.

Historic preservation: 

Protected buildings, as listed by Local Authorities, receive special treatment.

Health and safety statement for design phase: 

New antismoking laws have been passed and these affects projects drafted by Designers.

Site regulations: 

Information to be obtained from District Boards in Local Authorities.

Fire regulations: 

Contained in the Basic Documents of the Technical Building Code (CTE).

Other specific regulations: 

No Information.

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