Texas Basic Code Enforcement Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
You are required to have the Transfer of Demolisher sheet for a junk vehicle abated by
the city to TX-DOT within how many days - Correct Answer 5
An Antique Auto means a passenger car or truck that was manufactured in 1925 or
before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least __ years old - Correct Answer 25
How soon should you notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle once the vehicle has
been taken into custody. - Correct Answer No later than the 10th day
An Abandoned Motor Vehicle is inoperable and is - Correct Answer More than 5 years
old and ha been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours
__ means motor vehicle or special interest vehicle of any age that has not been
changed from its original manufacturers specifications, and because of historic interest
is being preserved by a hobbyist. - Correct Answer Special interest
Notice provided for the removal of a public nuisance (Junk Vehicle) must provide no
less than - Correct Answer Ten Days
Junk Vehicle notice must be personally delivered or? - Correct Answer sent Certified
mail
If a hearing is requested by a person for whom the junk vehicle belongs, the hearing
shall not take place earlier than the __ after the date of the service of the notice -
Correct Answer 11
True or False; If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed the owner or lien holder
waives all rights and interests to the item - Correct Answer Tru
Who do you notify is an abandoned vehicle was on the property for more than 48 hrs -
Correct Answer Owner and occupant, news paper, and lien holder
What steps can a community take to make the enforcement administration of a sign
regulation efficient? - Correct Answer Require a building permit before an owner
constructs, repairs, or removes a sign
Signs are generally regulated by - Correct Answer Zoning
What is the most common limitation on signs - Correct Answer Size of the sign
Sign regulations are grouped in what classifications - Correct Answer ground signs,
pole signs, and wall signs
, The two most basic types of signs are - Correct Answer Permanent and temporary
___% is the maximum rate on the amount that may be collected by the municipality for
security on expenditures made and interests accruing on liens obtained by a
municipality? - Correct Answer 10
To obtain a lien against the property where work has been done to bring the property
into compliance. You must file a statement of expense with whom? - Correct Answer
County Clerk
A Lien filled with a statement of expenses by a municipality for removing weeds,
rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter to bring a
property into compliance is only inferior to what other liens? - Correct Answer Tax lines
and/or liens for street improvements
A municipality may impose a lien against the land on which the building stands or stood
to recover payment of repair, removal or demolish expenses unless what condition
exist? - Correct Answer The property is a homestead
If a municipality incurs expenses to vacate, secure, repair, remove or demolish a
structure, how may the city recoup its money - Correct Answer Placing a lien on the
property
When a home rule city brings an action against an owner of a property that is not in
compliance with municipal ordinances regarding fire protection. structural integrity,
zoning and/or disposal of refuse the case is filed in what court? - Correct Answer
District court as a chap 54
Regulations of signs especially regarding the content and the commercial or non
commercial use of signs, must be approved by the city council with consideration of
what U.S Constitution provisions. - Correct Answer First amendment
___ is the procedure that a fire Marshall, code officer, or health official may use to
obtain a search warrant - Correct Answer Probable cause
A board of adjustments is established by what level of government regulation - Correct
Answer State law
According to local government code ( state law) a board of adjustment must consist of
how many members? - Correct Answer Five regular members and up to four
alternates
According to local government code (state law) each case before the board of
adjustments must be heard by at least how many members. - Correct Answer four
Questions And Correct Answers
You are required to have the Transfer of Demolisher sheet for a junk vehicle abated by
the city to TX-DOT within how many days - Correct Answer 5
An Antique Auto means a passenger car or truck that was manufactured in 1925 or
before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least __ years old - Correct Answer 25
How soon should you notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle once the vehicle has
been taken into custody. - Correct Answer No later than the 10th day
An Abandoned Motor Vehicle is inoperable and is - Correct Answer More than 5 years
old and ha been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours
__ means motor vehicle or special interest vehicle of any age that has not been
changed from its original manufacturers specifications, and because of historic interest
is being preserved by a hobbyist. - Correct Answer Special interest
Notice provided for the removal of a public nuisance (Junk Vehicle) must provide no
less than - Correct Answer Ten Days
Junk Vehicle notice must be personally delivered or? - Correct Answer sent Certified
If a hearing is requested by a person for whom the junk vehicle belongs, the hearing
shall not take place earlier than the __ after the date of the service of the notice -
Correct Answer 11
True or False; If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed the owner or lien holder
waives all rights and interests to the item - Correct Answer Tru
Who do you notify is an abandoned vehicle was on the property for more than 48 hrs -
Correct Answer Owner and occupant, news paper, and lien holder
What steps can a community take to make the enforcement administration of a sign
regulation efficient? - Correct Answer Require a building permit before an owner
constructs, repairs, or removes a sign
Signs are generally regulated by - Correct Answer Zoning
What is the most common limitation on signs - Correct Answer Size of the sign
Sign regulations are grouped in what classifications - Correct Answer ground signs,
pole signs, and wall signs
, The two most basic types of signs are - Correct Answer Permanent and temporary
___% is the maximum rate on the amount that may be collected by the municipality for
security on expenditures made and interests accruing on liens obtained by a
municipality? - Correct Answer 10
To obtain a lien against the property where work has been done to bring the property
into compliance. You must file a statement of expense with whom? - Correct Answer
County Clerk
A Lien filled with a statement of expenses by a municipality for removing weeds,
rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter to bring a
property into compliance is only inferior to what other liens? - Correct Answer Tax lines
and/or liens for street improvements
A municipality may impose a lien against the land on which the building stands or stood
to recover payment of repair, removal or demolish expenses unless what condition
exist? - Correct Answer The property is a homestead
If a municipality incurs expenses to vacate, secure, repair, remove or demolish a
structure, how may the city recoup its money - Correct Answer Placing a lien on the
property
When a home rule city brings an action against an owner of a property that is not in
compliance with municipal ordinances regarding fire protection. structural integrity,
zoning and/or disposal of refuse the case is filed in what court? - Correct Answer
District court as a chap 54
Regulations of signs especially regarding the content and the commercial or non
commercial use of signs, must be approved by the city council with consideration of
what U.S Constitution provisions. - Correct Answer First amendment
___ is the procedure that a fire Marshall, code officer, or health official may use to
obtain a search warrant - Correct Answer Probable cause
A board of adjustments is established by what level of government regulation - Correct
Answer State law
According to local government code ( state law) a board of adjustment must consist of
how many members? - Correct Answer Five regular members and up to four
alternates
According to local government code (state law) each case before the board of
adjustments must be heard by at least how many members. - Correct Answer four
