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AIPI - Italy
Professional Organization
Name: 

Associazione Italiana Progettisti in Architettura di Interni

Address: 
Via Borgazzi, 4
City and Postal Code: 
20122 Milano (MI)
Telephone: 
+39 02 58310243
Fax: 
+39 02 58312485
E-mail: 
info@aipi.it
Website: 
http://www.aipi.it
Membership / Legal aspects
Legal situation, title protection: 

In Italy the profession of interior design is a liberal profession. Interior architect is a title which is protected by the Ordine degli Architteti e Paesaggisti www.awn.it

Admittance policy (for regular membership): 

In accordance with ECIA general admittance policy.

Other categories of membership: 

No.

Rules of Conduct: 

In accordance with ECIA Model Code of Conduct for Interior Architects.

Contract guidelines: 

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

Fee guidelines: 

Are available for members in Italian language.

Salary guidelines: 

General Labor Unions Guideliness apply.

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: IVA. Applies to all services by interior architects. The current percentage is 20%.

Professional Practice
Business licensing: 

Registration with Chamber of Commerce and Tax Authorities is required.

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 Italy.

Building permits: 

Only registered Architects, Engineers and Geometra can file a building permit.

Building code: 

Building law is regulated on local (community) level.

Additional rules and regulations
Zoning plan: 

Zoning law is regulated on local (community) level

Assembly permit: 

is part of the building code.

Accessibility for disabled persons: 

is part of the building code.

Durability, environmental design: 

No regulations apply.

Occupational health and safety: 

Working conditions for employees are regulated by law. This includes adaptability of furniture, smoke-free areas, etc.

HACCP: 

s 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 'Officio de Beni Culturali' www.beniculturalionline.it. Information at local municipality

Health and safety statement for design phase: 

No Information.

Site regulations: 

Apply. Contact local municipality for information.

Fire regulations: 

Part of Building Code. Additional rules may apply for specific projects. Contact local fire-department for information.

Other specific regulations: 

Landscape regulations may apply. Contact local municipality for information.

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