LEGAL ISSUES IN CODE ENFORCEMENT EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ The decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is discretionary. Answer:
True
◉ Section 162 .06(2) Fla Stat. Answer: Imposes a condition precedent to
any citation by the code inspector. The code inspector must (1) notify the
alleged Violator and (2) provide the alleged violator a reasonable time to
correct the violation.
◉ Before the formal notice of violation is issue what must the code
inspector provide to the alleged Violator. Answer: An opportunity to
correct the alleged violation
◉ What are the three exceptions for a reasonable time to correct..
Answer: First exception is when the violation is a repeat. The second
exception is when the code inspector has reason to believe a violation
presents a serious threat to the public health safety and Welfare. The
third exception is when the violation is irreparable or irreversible in
nature.
, ◉ Determination of reasonable time. Answer: There is no ruling
defining reasonable time is full time will vary depending on the facts of
the case.
◉ Rule of thumb on reasonable time. Answer: Code inspectors should
provide an applicant at least 10 business days to begin correcting the
violation.
◉ What is the beneficial aspect of using a 10 business day reasonable
time.. Answer: Code inspector at the end of the 10 business days
believes that the person has commenced good faith actions and activities
to correct the violation, the code inspector can deliver additional time
extensions.
◉ Three primary exceptions to reasonable time. Answer: Repeat
Violator, emergency case, irreparable or irreversible.
◉ Repeat Violator. Answer: If a repeat violation is found, the code
inspector shall notify the Violator but is not required to give a violator a
reasonable time to correct the violation.
◉ Emergency case. Answer: If a violation represents a serious threat to
the public health, safety and Welfare, the code inspector should instead
issue a notice of violation, citing the provisions of section 162. 06(4),
Flat Stat.
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ The decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is discretionary. Answer:
True
◉ Section 162 .06(2) Fla Stat. Answer: Imposes a condition precedent to
any citation by the code inspector. The code inspector must (1) notify the
alleged Violator and (2) provide the alleged violator a reasonable time to
correct the violation.
◉ Before the formal notice of violation is issue what must the code
inspector provide to the alleged Violator. Answer: An opportunity to
correct the alleged violation
◉ What are the three exceptions for a reasonable time to correct..
Answer: First exception is when the violation is a repeat. The second
exception is when the code inspector has reason to believe a violation
presents a serious threat to the public health safety and Welfare. The
third exception is when the violation is irreparable or irreversible in
nature.
, ◉ Determination of reasonable time. Answer: There is no ruling
defining reasonable time is full time will vary depending on the facts of
the case.
◉ Rule of thumb on reasonable time. Answer: Code inspectors should
provide an applicant at least 10 business days to begin correcting the
violation.
◉ What is the beneficial aspect of using a 10 business day reasonable
time.. Answer: Code inspector at the end of the 10 business days
believes that the person has commenced good faith actions and activities
to correct the violation, the code inspector can deliver additional time
extensions.
◉ Three primary exceptions to reasonable time. Answer: Repeat
Violator, emergency case, irreparable or irreversible.
◉ Repeat Violator. Answer: If a repeat violation is found, the code
inspector shall notify the Violator but is not required to give a violator a
reasonable time to correct the violation.
◉ Emergency case. Answer: If a violation represents a serious threat to
the public health, safety and Welfare, the code inspector should instead
issue a notice of violation, citing the provisions of section 162. 06(4),
Flat Stat.
