Section 35Sec./Art. 35

Civil Liability. The interior designer shall assume full responsibility for the contract work within one (1) year from the final acceptance by the client and may be held responsible for any damage or destruction of the works except those occasioned by force majeure. Tire interior designer shall be fully responsible for the safety, protection, security and convenience of his clients/user, personnel, third parties, and the public at large, as well as the works, equipment installation and the like to be affected by his work.

The liability period for defects in the projects shall be one (1) year from final acceptance by the client. During this period, the interior designer shall undertake the repair works, at his/her own expense, of any damage to the projects arising from his/her design and/or specifications, within forty-five (45) days from the time the client has issued a notification of the need to undertake repair. In case of failure or refusal to comply with this mandate, the client may undertake such repair works and shall be entitled to full reimbursement of expenses incurred therein upon demand.

The failure of the responsible interior designer with the preceding paragraph shall be a ground for administrative disciplinary action for which he/she can be held liable for suspension or any appropriate penalty as may be determined by the Board.