Commercial interiors in Texas carry legal requirements distinct from residential projects:TDLR / TAS Compliance (State Accessibility): For any commercial project with a construction budget of $50,000 or greater, the designer must ensure the plans are registered in the Texas Architectural Barriers System (TABS) and submitted to a licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) for review under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) within 20 days of plan issuance.TBAE & Stamped Drawings: Ensure work aligns with Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBA) guidelines. If non-structural wall alterations or egress modifications require stamped drawings for municipal permitting, a Registered Interior Designer (RID) or licensed Architect/Engineer must seal the set.Energy Code Compliance: Ensure specified lighting power density and control systems comply with the Texas state energy code (IECC/ASHRAE90.1) and pass local COMcheck requirements.Fire & Life Safety: Verify that all specified textiles, wall coverings, and floor finishes meet Texas/IBC flame-spread and smoke-density ratings (e.g., Class A fire ratings).

• Occupancy & Load Calculations: Determine occupancy classifications (Business, Assembly, Mercantile, Healthcare, etc.) and calculate occupant loads to establish required egress paths, exit door widths, and restroom fixture counts.• Client Programming: Conduct stakeholder interviews to analyze space requirements, departmental adjacencies, workflow efficiency, and head counts.• Test Fits: Develop initial block plans and space layouts to confirm if candidate commercial leased spaces can accommodate the client's needs.

• Construction Drawings (CD Sets): Produce comprehensive technical drawing sets detailing:• Demolition and partition plans• Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP) for lighting and ceiling grids• Power, data, and telecommunications location plans• Millwork, casework, and interior elevation details• Finish and door schedules• MEP & Structural Coordination: Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers to ensure HVAC diffusers, electrical panel loads, plumbing runs, and sprinkler head layouts align with the interior ceiling and partition plan.

• Municipal Submittals: Submit drawing packages to local city building departments (e.g., City of Dallas, Ft.Worth etc. Permitting Center,) to secure commercial building permits.• Plan Review Revisions: Address any plan reviewer comments or requests for information (RFls) from municipal building officials and fire marshals.

• Commercial Specification: Select commercial-grade furniture, upholstery, lighting, and finishes built to withstand high-traffic use and meet ANSI/BIFMA performance standards.• Budget & Purchase Order Management: Generate detailed FF&E specification sheets, obtain vendor quotes, track purchase orders, and manage delivery schedules to match the construction timeline.

• On-Site Construction Visits: Conduct periodic job site walkthroughs to verify that construction aligns with design specifications and approved plans.• Submittal & RFI Review: Review contractor shop drawings (millwork, glass partitions) and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).• Punch Lists & Certificate of Occupancy: Perform final walkthroughs prior to project completion, create punch lists for contractor corrections, and assist the client in securing the municipal Certificate of Occupancy (CO).Hourly Design / Project Management Fee $150 with a Minimum of 140Hour Commitment.