F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Referrals - ANSWERS-Complaints not falling under the purview of
your department which must be forwarded to the appropriate agency or
Department.
Refusal to sign a notice to appear - ANSWERS-If persons issued notices
to appear refused to sign such notices, code enforcement officer or
inspectors have no authority to arrest such person.
Relevant information - ANSWERS-Was presented at the hearing to be
made part of the record.
Repeat violation - ANSWERS-Violation by person who was previously
found through a quasi-judicial process to have violated the same
provision within 5 years but may occur at different locations.
Response time - ANSWERS-The period of time in which a code
enforcement officer or inspector must respond , investigate to an alleged
violation or complaint.
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,F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Roberts Rule of Order - ANSWERS-Rules that are followed at code
enforcement hearings.
Rules of Appellate procedures, rule 9.110 - ANSWERS-Rules that must
be followed when an order of the code enforcement board or special
magistrate is appealed to Circuit Court.
Secondary service - ANSWERS-Secondary method of providing service
on the notice of hearing by posting and publication with service cannot
be obtained by primary method.
Selective enforcement - ANSWERS-Should be avoided by addressing
the same types of violation in the immediate area.
Sketches - ANSWERS-One of the evidence Gathering techniques that
can't help illustrate observations and show the location of violations,
measurements, it etc.
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,F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Southern Standard Building Code - ANSWERS-Now the Standard
Building Code, published in 1945 and used predominantly in the
Southeast and Southwest.
Special exemptions - ANSWERS-And use that is permitted within a
zoning District only under certain circumstances that ordinance outlines.
Uniform building code - ANSWERS-Published in 1927, replacing the
1905 National Building Code and was used extensively in the western
U.S.
Variances - ANSWERS-Basically permission to deviate from the law.
Verbal notices - ANSWERS-Discussions that could include agreements
about the nature of the violations, corrective action needed, expecting
compliance dates, the inspection dates, and processes in the condition
remains in non-compliance.
Verbal warning - ANSWERS-Informal notice of violation that is usually
given when a minor violation exist.
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PAGE
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, F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Written complaint - ANSWERS-One type of complaint received by
jurisdictions and is subject to disclosure as provided under the public
records law.
Basic communication model - ANSWERS-Sender, message, receiver,
feedback.
What can we do to make ourselves understood? - ANSWERS-1.
Understand the purpose of the communication.
2. Consider the person receiving your message.
3. Consider the total environment.
4. Consider yourself.
5. Use Clear, direct, specific language.
6. Check for the accuracy of communication.
7. Clear up misunderstandings as soon as possible.
8. Pay attention to timing.
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PAGE
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OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Referrals - ANSWERS-Complaints not falling under the purview of
your department which must be forwarded to the appropriate agency or
Department.
Refusal to sign a notice to appear - ANSWERS-If persons issued notices
to appear refused to sign such notices, code enforcement officer or
inspectors have no authority to arrest such person.
Relevant information - ANSWERS-Was presented at the hearing to be
made part of the record.
Repeat violation - ANSWERS-Violation by person who was previously
found through a quasi-judicial process to have violated the same
provision within 5 years but may occur at different locations.
Response time - ANSWERS-The period of time in which a code
enforcement officer or inspector must respond , investigate to an alleged
violation or complaint.
END OF
PAGE
1
,F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Roberts Rule of Order - ANSWERS-Rules that are followed at code
enforcement hearings.
Rules of Appellate procedures, rule 9.110 - ANSWERS-Rules that must
be followed when an order of the code enforcement board or special
magistrate is appealed to Circuit Court.
Secondary service - ANSWERS-Secondary method of providing service
on the notice of hearing by posting and publication with service cannot
be obtained by primary method.
Selective enforcement - ANSWERS-Should be avoided by addressing
the same types of violation in the immediate area.
Sketches - ANSWERS-One of the evidence Gathering techniques that
can't help illustrate observations and show the location of violations,
measurements, it etc.
END OF
PAGE
2
,F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Southern Standard Building Code - ANSWERS-Now the Standard
Building Code, published in 1945 and used predominantly in the
Southeast and Southwest.
Special exemptions - ANSWERS-And use that is permitted within a
zoning District only under certain circumstances that ordinance outlines.
Uniform building code - ANSWERS-Published in 1927, replacing the
1905 National Building Code and was used extensively in the western
U.S.
Variances - ANSWERS-Basically permission to deviate from the law.
Verbal notices - ANSWERS-Discussions that could include agreements
about the nature of the violations, corrective action needed, expecting
compliance dates, the inspection dates, and processes in the condition
remains in non-compliance.
Verbal warning - ANSWERS-Informal notice of violation that is usually
given when a minor violation exist.
END OF
PAGE
3
, F.A.C.E FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT LEVEL I
Written complaint - ANSWERS-One type of complaint received by
jurisdictions and is subject to disclosure as provided under the public
records law.
Basic communication model - ANSWERS-Sender, message, receiver,
feedback.
What can we do to make ourselves understood? - ANSWERS-1.
Understand the purpose of the communication.
2. Consider the person receiving your message.
3. Consider the total environment.
4. Consider yourself.
5. Use Clear, direct, specific language.
6. Check for the accuracy of communication.
7. Clear up misunderstandings as soon as possible.
8. Pay attention to timing.
END OF
PAGE
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