Practice of Building Design

Resolved that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) support the ability of home builders and consumers to choose among a variety of design professionals, such as, but not limited to, architects, building designers, design-build firms, interior designers and remodelers, to design to the International Residential Code© single- and two-family dwellings and townhouses; and

Further resolved that NAHB, if requested, support and assist state and local home builders associations in their efforts to educate building officials on the variety of design professionals who have the ability to design single- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and find workable solutions regarding who may be allowed to design residential structures in their states/localities.

Resolution originally adopted: 2018.7, Resolution No. 7a

Committee of jurisdiction:

• Construction, Codes & Standards