2024 BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT
TEEX & TDLR EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the State of Texas definition of code enforcement?
A) The ability to arrest anyone at anytime
B) The ability to write ordinances, inspect property, issue citations, and
arrest violators
C) The enforcement of the federal code
D) The inspection, improvement and rehabilitation of environmental hazards
in public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or health
hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of
any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSD
The two types of codes primarily involved in the approached to rehabilitation
are __________ and _________ codes.
A) building; housing
B) recreational; rehabilitation
C) historical; rehabilitation
D) residential; building - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
One way the housing rehabilitation process originates is as a result of
______________ compliance on the part of the owner of a building to conserve
the building, rather than demolish it, by making the necessary improvements
to make it a viable structure.
A) Involuntary
B) Forced
C) Voluntary
D) Code - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Another way the housing rehabilitation process originates is as a result of a
________________ ___________ throughout the city, determining which areas
and which buildings in each area are in need of rehabilitation to remove
unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
A) Community Test
B) Residential Pamphlet
C) Community Questionnaire
D) Systematic Survey - CORRECT-ANSWERSD
,The means by which codes are changed and updated is a two-stage process.
First, the codes are __________. Second, the codes are ____________ by each
local jurisdiction.
A) changed; adopted
B) written; revised
C) adopted; enforced
D) removed; replaced - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
What could be the results of a housing inspection?
A) quality measurements/changes
B) consultation opportunity
C) effectiveness measures
D) defense against future legal action
E) All of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSE
By January 1, 2002, all municipalities (incorporated towns) in the State of
Texas had to adopt which building code for residential construction?
A) TCCC (Texas Code Compliance Code)
B) IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code)
C) IRC (International Residential Code)
D) ICC (International Code Council) - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Mobile Homes are considered HUD Code Manufactured Homes as of what
date?
A) July 4, 1985
B) June 15, 1976
C) September 1, 1979
D) August 25, 1969 - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
Pole signs are supported by?
A) Poles
B) The ground
C) Foundation
D) Building - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
________ signs are painted on or attached flush with a structural wall.
A) Projecting
B) Wall
C) Mansard
D) Window - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
Local regulations often include clearance requirements for __________________
signs, and many require that owners of these signs furnish proof of insurance
in case the sign should fall on someone walking by.
A) Political
, B) Canopy/Awning
C) Pole
D) Projecting - CORRECT-ANSWERSD
True/False:
Some window signs may be permanently painted onto the window, while
others may be temporary paper signs. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
____________ can be defined as any fabric, banner, or bunting containing
distinctive colors, patterns or symbols, used as a symbol of a government,
political subdivision, or other entity.
A) Projecting signs
B) Pole signs
C) Flags
D) Wall signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Signs that are installed perpendicular to or at an angle to a building wall are
called _____________.
A) Projecting signs
B) protesting signs
C) fascia signs
D) pole signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
The most basic distinction for signs concerns whether they are
_______________ or ______________.
A) permanent; temporary
B) lighted; unlighted
C) political; commercial
D) wall; pole - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
What must be factored in when it comes to sign control?
A) Communication with the public
B) Business identification by public
C) Safety
D) Community appearance
E) All of the above
F) C and D only - CORRECT-ANSWERSE
Sign regulations typically group signs into three major classifications. What
are they?
A) lighted, unlighted, and neon signs
B) ground, pole, and wall signs
C) political, commercial, and personal signs
D) real estate, construction, and business signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
What is a type of sign that requires a building permit?
TEEX & TDLR EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the State of Texas definition of code enforcement?
A) The ability to arrest anyone at anytime
B) The ability to write ordinances, inspect property, issue citations, and
arrest violators
C) The enforcement of the federal code
D) The inspection, improvement and rehabilitation of environmental hazards
in public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or health
hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of
any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSD
The two types of codes primarily involved in the approached to rehabilitation
are __________ and _________ codes.
A) building; housing
B) recreational; rehabilitation
C) historical; rehabilitation
D) residential; building - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
One way the housing rehabilitation process originates is as a result of
______________ compliance on the part of the owner of a building to conserve
the building, rather than demolish it, by making the necessary improvements
to make it a viable structure.
A) Involuntary
B) Forced
C) Voluntary
D) Code - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Another way the housing rehabilitation process originates is as a result of a
________________ ___________ throughout the city, determining which areas
and which buildings in each area are in need of rehabilitation to remove
unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
A) Community Test
B) Residential Pamphlet
C) Community Questionnaire
D) Systematic Survey - CORRECT-ANSWERSD
,The means by which codes are changed and updated is a two-stage process.
First, the codes are __________. Second, the codes are ____________ by each
local jurisdiction.
A) changed; adopted
B) written; revised
C) adopted; enforced
D) removed; replaced - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
What could be the results of a housing inspection?
A) quality measurements/changes
B) consultation opportunity
C) effectiveness measures
D) defense against future legal action
E) All of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSE
By January 1, 2002, all municipalities (incorporated towns) in the State of
Texas had to adopt which building code for residential construction?
A) TCCC (Texas Code Compliance Code)
B) IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code)
C) IRC (International Residential Code)
D) ICC (International Code Council) - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Mobile Homes are considered HUD Code Manufactured Homes as of what
date?
A) July 4, 1985
B) June 15, 1976
C) September 1, 1979
D) August 25, 1969 - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
Pole signs are supported by?
A) Poles
B) The ground
C) Foundation
D) Building - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
________ signs are painted on or attached flush with a structural wall.
A) Projecting
B) Wall
C) Mansard
D) Window - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
Local regulations often include clearance requirements for __________________
signs, and many require that owners of these signs furnish proof of insurance
in case the sign should fall on someone walking by.
A) Political
, B) Canopy/Awning
C) Pole
D) Projecting - CORRECT-ANSWERSD
True/False:
Some window signs may be permanently painted onto the window, while
others may be temporary paper signs. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
____________ can be defined as any fabric, banner, or bunting containing
distinctive colors, patterns or symbols, used as a symbol of a government,
political subdivision, or other entity.
A) Projecting signs
B) Pole signs
C) Flags
D) Wall signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Signs that are installed perpendicular to or at an angle to a building wall are
called _____________.
A) Projecting signs
B) protesting signs
C) fascia signs
D) pole signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
The most basic distinction for signs concerns whether they are
_______________ or ______________.
A) permanent; temporary
B) lighted; unlighted
C) political; commercial
D) wall; pole - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
What must be factored in when it comes to sign control?
A) Communication with the public
B) Business identification by public
C) Safety
D) Community appearance
E) All of the above
F) C and D only - CORRECT-ANSWERSE
Sign regulations typically group signs into three major classifications. What
are they?
A) lighted, unlighted, and neon signs
B) ground, pole, and wall signs
C) political, commercial, and personal signs
D) real estate, construction, and business signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
What is a type of sign that requires a building permit?
