Texas Code Enforcement Midterm Exam
Questions Fully Solved.
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
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.
Questions Fully Solved.
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
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.
