Interior Design Risk Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

A client wants to install a large decorative mirror above a fireplace. What is the primary risk an interior designer must address?

Accepted Answer

Improper anchoring leading to falling hazard

Answer

Heavy mirrors above fireplaces must be properly anchored to wall studs to prevent falls that could cause serious injury or property damage.

Question 2

When specifying flooring for a commercial restaurant, which risk assessment consideration takes highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Slip resistance ratings under wet conditions

Answer

Wet kitchen and dining floors create serious slip-and-fall liability, so slip resistance (COF ratings) must meet or exceed OSHA and ADA requirements.

Question 3

An interior designer discovers that a client's older home may contain lead paint during a renovation project. The correct first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Recommend a licensed lead abatement professional

Answer

Federal law (EPA RRP Rule) requires that lead paint disturbances in pre-1978 homes be handled by certified renovators or abatement professionals.

Question 4

Which document best protects an interior designer from liability if a client makes unauthorized changes to an approved design?

Accepted Answer

A change order requiring client signature before alterations

Answer

Signed change orders create a legal record that the client authorized modifications, shifting liability for outcomes of those changes to the client.

Question 5

A designer is selecting drapery fabric near a gas fireplace. Which fabric property is the most critical risk factor to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Flame spread rating and fire resistance

Answer

Drapery near open flames must meet fire-resistance standards (e.g., NFPA 701) to prevent rapid flame spread and reduce fire injury risk.

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