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BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT EXAM GUIDE — TEEX & TDLR EXAM 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Basic Code Enforcement Exam Guide — TEEX & TDLR
Questions with Rationales
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND CORE PRINCIPLES OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (30
Questions)
1. What is the State of Texas definition of code enforcement?
A) The ability to arrest anyone at any time
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
Rationale: Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1952, code enforcement is defined
as the inspection of public or private premises for the purpose of identifying
environmental hazards, including fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe
building conditions, and violations of any fire or building regulation, statute, or
ordinance.
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2. Which agency is responsible for code enforcement officer registration and
licensing in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
B) Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory
agency responsible for code enforcement officer registration and licensing in Texas.
TEEX provides the required training, but TDLR administers the exam and issues licenses.
3. Under Texas law, a code enforcement officer is defined as an agent of the state or
a political subdivision who engages in code enforcement and has how many years
or more of experience in the field?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Rationale: Under Texas law, a code enforcement officer is defined as an agent of the
state or a political subdivision who engages in code enforcement and has one year or
more of experience in the field. This is a key distinction between a full code
enforcement officer and a code enforcement officer in training.
4. How long is a Code Enforcement Officer registration valid in Texas?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Rationale: A registration as a code enforcement officer is valid for a period of two years.
Renewal requires completion of continuing education hours and payment of the
renewal fee.
5. What is mostly non-putrescible waste, including debris, tin cans, bottles, paper,
grass and weed cuttings, paper boxes, short and light wood building material?
A) Noncombustible
B) Combustible
C) Rubbish
D) All building material
Rationale: Rubbish is defined as non-putrescible waste including debris, cans, paper,
and light building materials.
6. ______ codes are pertinent to establishing minimum standards essential for safe,
sanitary, and fit human habitation by governing use, maintenance, and occupancy
of existing residential buildings.
A) Housing
B) Building
C) Residential
D) Habitation
Rationale: Housing codes establish minimum standards for existing residential
buildings, focusing on use, maintenance, and occupancy.
7. ______ codes pertain to new construction and provide minimum requirements for
life, safety, health, public welfare, and the protection of property.
A) Housing
B) Building
C) Residential
D) Habitation
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Rationale: Building codes apply to new construction and rehabilitation, providing
minimum life safety standards.
8. True or False: The intent of code enforcement with respect to rehabilitation
should be to encourage the rehabilitation and conservation of older building stock.
A) True
B) False
Rationale: Code enforcement should encourage rehabilitation and conservation of
older buildings rather than demolition.
9. True or False: The basic premise of the codes is to provide safety, health, public
welfare, and the protection of property.
A) True
B) False
Rationale: The fundamental purpose of codes is to ensure safety, health, public
welfare, and property protection.
10. Although the ______ is primarily related to new construction, it has provisions
related to rehabilitation of existing buildings, and also contains provisions relating
to unsafe existing buildings requiring abatement or demolition.
A) Building Code
B) Housing Code
C) Residential Code
D) Historical Preservation Code
Rationale: Building codes address new construction but also contain provisions for
unsafe existing buildings requiring abatement or demolition.
BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT EXAM GUIDE — TEEX & TDLR EXAM 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Basic Code Enforcement Exam Guide — TEEX & TDLR
Questions with Rationales
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND CORE PRINCIPLES OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (30
Questions)
1. What is the State of Texas definition of code enforcement?
A) The ability to arrest anyone at any time
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
Rationale: Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1952, code enforcement is defined
as the inspection of public or private premises for the purpose of identifying
environmental hazards, including fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe
building conditions, and violations of any fire or building regulation, statute, or
ordinance.
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2. Which agency is responsible for code enforcement officer registration and
licensing in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
B) Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory
agency responsible for code enforcement officer registration and licensing in Texas.
TEEX provides the required training, but TDLR administers the exam and issues licenses.
3. Under Texas law, a code enforcement officer is defined as an agent of the state or
a political subdivision who engages in code enforcement and has how many years
or more of experience in the field?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Rationale: Under Texas law, a code enforcement officer is defined as an agent of the
state or a political subdivision who engages in code enforcement and has one year or
more of experience in the field. This is a key distinction between a full code
enforcement officer and a code enforcement officer in training.
4. How long is a Code Enforcement Officer registration valid in Texas?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Rationale: A registration as a code enforcement officer is valid for a period of two years.
Renewal requires completion of continuing education hours and payment of the
renewal fee.
5. What is mostly non-putrescible waste, including debris, tin cans, bottles, paper,
grass and weed cuttings, paper boxes, short and light wood building material?
A) Noncombustible
B) Combustible
C) Rubbish
D) All building material
Rationale: Rubbish is defined as non-putrescible waste including debris, cans, paper,
and light building materials.
6. ______ codes are pertinent to establishing minimum standards essential for safe,
sanitary, and fit human habitation by governing use, maintenance, and occupancy
of existing residential buildings.
A) Housing
B) Building
C) Residential
D) Habitation
Rationale: Housing codes establish minimum standards for existing residential
buildings, focusing on use, maintenance, and occupancy.
7. ______ codes pertain to new construction and provide minimum requirements for
life, safety, health, public welfare, and the protection of property.
A) Housing
B) Building
C) Residential
D) Habitation
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Rationale: Building codes apply to new construction and rehabilitation, providing
minimum life safety standards.
8. True or False: The intent of code enforcement with respect to rehabilitation
should be to encourage the rehabilitation and conservation of older building stock.
A) True
B) False
Rationale: Code enforcement should encourage rehabilitation and conservation of
older buildings rather than demolition.
9. True or False: The basic premise of the codes is to provide safety, health, public
welfare, and the protection of property.
A) True
B) False
Rationale: The fundamental purpose of codes is to ensure safety, health, public
welfare, and property protection.
10. Although the ______ is primarily related to new construction, it has provisions
related to rehabilitation of existing buildings, and also contains provisions relating
to unsafe existing buildings requiring abatement or demolition.
A) Building Code
B) Housing Code
C) Residential Code
D) Historical Preservation Code
Rationale: Building codes address new construction but also contain provisions for
unsafe existing buildings requiring abatement or demolition.
