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Texas Code Enforcement Exam Questions
And Answers Updated 2024/2025
Real Property - answer✔land building, and those things permanently affixed to them
Pool Enclosure Requirements - answer✔Needs to be 48" tall and 4 inch sphere cannot pass
underneath
Multi Tenant Pool Gate Requirements - answer✔Self Closing/Latching device, operated by
padlock, key, card, or combination, opens outward
Weeds and Grass cannot exceed - answer✔36 inches in height
Only Exception to High Weeds ordinance - answer✔Xeriscaping
Where can graffiti NOT be removed - answer✔Transportation Infrastructure
Garage Keeper - answer✔an owner or operator of a storage facility
Purpose of Code Enforcement - answer✔To establish and maintain a standard of quality of life
for all citizens by providing quality inspections and bringing about improvements and
rehabilitation to the neighborhoods and communities served
Code Enforcement has become an effective tool for- - answer✔Combating urban blight,
substandard housing and structures, and nuisances and conditions that greatly affect quality of
life and economic stability or growth of cities
Code Enforcement Officer - answer✔An agent of this state or a political subdivision of this state
who engages in code enforcement and has one year or more of experience in the field of code
enforcement.
Code Enforcement Officer in Training - answer✔An agent of this state or a political subdivision
of this state who engages in code enforcement, but who has less than one year of experience in
the field of code enforcement and is supervised by a registered Code Enforcement Officer
Policing Power - answer✔The right of a city to protect public health, safety, and general welfare
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A code enforcement officer should always take _________ and ___________ measures in every
inspection situation. - answer✔Protective and Preventive
It is unwise to become _________, allow safety to become second to anything, or get so
comfortable with the customers that compromises are made. - answer✔Complacent
P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - answer✔Proactive, Responsive, Empathetic, Patient, Alert, Ready, Educated,
and Disciplined
New Legislation HB 2584 allows a registered Code Enforcement Officer performing official
duties to carry an instrument used to- - answer✔Deter an animal bite
The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a _______, but is not allowed to provide a _________
or set a court date. - answer✔Citation, Summons
What national association has become the premier association fostering code compliance
through its certification program, education, training, and enforcement? - answer✔American
Association of Code Enforcement
Absolute Immunity - answer✔Shields public officials from being sued for official acts without
regard to motive
Affiant - answer✔The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit.
Affidavit - answer✔A written or printed statement made under oath.
Civil Action - answer✔Any action that is not a criminal proceeding
Defamation - answer✔That which tends to injure a person's reputation
Dillon's Rule - answer✔A municipal corporation can exercise only the powers explicitly granted
to them, those necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the powers expressly granted, or
those essential to the declared objects and purposes of the corporation, not simply convenient,
but indispensable
Enabling Legislation - answer✔legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to
implement or enforce the law
General Law City - answer✔Municipality that is limited to the governmental structures and
powers specifically granted by state law. General law cities are bound by Dillon's rule
Home Rule - answer✔The power of a local city or county to set up its own system of self-
government without receiving a charter from the state. Home rule is allowed under some state
constitutions. The authority to act in local affairs is transferred from state law to a local charter,
adopted and, as need be amended, by voters through referendum
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Texas Code Enforcement Exam Questions
And Answers Updated 2024/2025
Real Property - answer✔land building, and those things permanently affixed to them
Pool Enclosure Requirements - answer✔Needs to be 48" tall and 4 inch sphere cannot pass
underneath
Multi Tenant Pool Gate Requirements - answer✔Self Closing/Latching device, operated by
padlock, key, card, or combination, opens outward
Weeds and Grass cannot exceed - answer✔36 inches in height
Only Exception to High Weeds ordinance - answer✔Xeriscaping
Where can graffiti NOT be removed - answer✔Transportation Infrastructure
Garage Keeper - answer✔an owner or operator of a storage facility
Purpose of Code Enforcement - answer✔To establish and maintain a standard of quality of life
for all citizens by providing quality inspections and bringing about improvements and
rehabilitation to the neighborhoods and communities served
Code Enforcement has become an effective tool for- - answer✔Combating urban blight,
substandard housing and structures, and nuisances and conditions that greatly affect quality of
life and economic stability or growth of cities
Code Enforcement Officer - answer✔An agent of this state or a political subdivision of this state
who engages in code enforcement and has one year or more of experience in the field of code
enforcement.
Code Enforcement Officer in Training - answer✔An agent of this state or a political subdivision
of this state who engages in code enforcement, but who has less than one year of experience in
the field of code enforcement and is supervised by a registered Code Enforcement Officer
Policing Power - answer✔The right of a city to protect public health, safety, and general welfare
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, ©THESTAR EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
A code enforcement officer should always take _________ and ___________ measures in every
inspection situation. - answer✔Protective and Preventive
It is unwise to become _________, allow safety to become second to anything, or get so
comfortable with the customers that compromises are made. - answer✔Complacent
P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - answer✔Proactive, Responsive, Empathetic, Patient, Alert, Ready, Educated,
and Disciplined
New Legislation HB 2584 allows a registered Code Enforcement Officer performing official
duties to carry an instrument used to- - answer✔Deter an animal bite
The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a _______, but is not allowed to provide a _________
or set a court date. - answer✔Citation, Summons
What national association has become the premier association fostering code compliance
through its certification program, education, training, and enforcement? - answer✔American
Association of Code Enforcement
Absolute Immunity - answer✔Shields public officials from being sued for official acts without
regard to motive
Affiant - answer✔The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit.
Affidavit - answer✔A written or printed statement made under oath.
Civil Action - answer✔Any action that is not a criminal proceeding
Defamation - answer✔That which tends to injure a person's reputation
Dillon's Rule - answer✔A municipal corporation can exercise only the powers explicitly granted
to them, those necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the powers expressly granted, or
those essential to the declared objects and purposes of the corporation, not simply convenient,
but indispensable
Enabling Legislation - answer✔legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to
implement or enforce the law
General Law City - answer✔Municipality that is limited to the governmental structures and
powers specifically granted by state law. General law cities are bound by Dillon's rule
Home Rule - answer✔The power of a local city or county to set up its own system of self-
government without receiving a charter from the state. Home rule is allowed under some state
constitutions. The authority to act in local affairs is transferred from state law to a local charter,
adopted and, as need be amended, by voters through referendum
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