Fundamentals of Code Enforcement-Questions with Correct
Answers/ Verified
Code enforcement can be either.... - ✔✔Reactive or proactive
Define reactive - ✔✔Complaint driven
Define proactive - ✔✔Needs driven
What is a good rule of thumb for response time? - ✔✔To act on the issue within 24 hours of
receiving the complaint.
What is F.S 119? - ✔✔The public records law
When can one accept an anonymous complaint? - ✔✔No one it is prohibited as of July 1,
2021
As code officers your personal information like address, phone number etc is exempt by
statute. - ✔✔True
How can a code officer make their personal information exempt? - ✔✔File exemption forms
via your jurisdiction process (ex with the property appraiser, DMV, clerk of court)
When taking a phone complaint what information must an officer or inspector have? -
✔✔Personal knowledge of violation. The name and address of the complainant.
Do you have to let the caller know their information would become public record? - ✔✔Yes,
the caller should be made aware that their information will become public record.
What is a form of digital media? - ✔✔Email, social media, websites, Apps, 311
,What FS grants the authority to use the county tax office records to identify property
owners? - ✔✔F.S 162
What is the property appraiser site used for? - ✔✔Ownership, homestead, zoning, new
owners/sales history, size of structures, link to taxes, link to collectors site, link to deed,
aerial map, easements.
What is the clerk of courts site used for? - ✔✔Lis pendens, deeds, liens, laws, criminal/civil
activity, trusts, wills, estate information, marriage licenses, evictions.
What is Agency Database used for - ✔✔Precious code violations, zoning/ variances, previous
CEB orders, building permits, business tax receipts, citation outcomes and stop work orders.
Define zoning - ✔✔The division of land into districts and described uses within those
districts.
What is an object of zoning? - ✔✔Regulate height, bulk, and area of structures
Avoid undue level of noise, vibration, glare, air pollution and odor
Lessen street congestion through off street parking and off street loading
requirements/standards
Facilitate adequate provisions of water, sewage, schools, parks, and playgrounds
Protect and stabilize property values.
To be effective and represent the government in a favorable light code enforcement officers
should be... - ✔✔Scholars, psychologist, mediators and diplomats
Many citizens do not understand or have never been made aware of municipal codes,
zoning restrictions or other governmental restrictions until they violate them - ✔✔True
, the timing of an inspection visit never creates a difficult atmosphere - ✔✔False, many types
of distractions can exist
it is not necessary to be care or safe - ✔✔False, before walking onto someone's property
code officers/inspectors should always assess the area for anything they may compromise
their safety.
What should a code officer do upon arriving on a property? - ✔✔Identify themselves by
showing their identification or by using other required procedures. Second they must
explain their reason for the visit.
When parking consider what items? - ✔✔Safety, leave yourself and out/ room to escape if
necessary.
Be considerate. Do not block the neighbors access, driveway, mailbox, or trash cans
Turn safety lights on.
If an owner has a 6' privacy fence can you look over it? - ✔✔No, you must adhere to legal
considerations
What are some site assessments you can do? - ✔✔Take initial front view photograph of the
house/ property.
Be aware of surroundings if you do not feel comfortable drive away
Follow department protocols upon arriving onsite
Secure your personal equipment
Answers/ Verified
Code enforcement can be either.... - ✔✔Reactive or proactive
Define reactive - ✔✔Complaint driven
Define proactive - ✔✔Needs driven
What is a good rule of thumb for response time? - ✔✔To act on the issue within 24 hours of
receiving the complaint.
What is F.S 119? - ✔✔The public records law
When can one accept an anonymous complaint? - ✔✔No one it is prohibited as of July 1,
2021
As code officers your personal information like address, phone number etc is exempt by
statute. - ✔✔True
How can a code officer make their personal information exempt? - ✔✔File exemption forms
via your jurisdiction process (ex with the property appraiser, DMV, clerk of court)
When taking a phone complaint what information must an officer or inspector have? -
✔✔Personal knowledge of violation. The name and address of the complainant.
Do you have to let the caller know their information would become public record? - ✔✔Yes,
the caller should be made aware that their information will become public record.
What is a form of digital media? - ✔✔Email, social media, websites, Apps, 311
,What FS grants the authority to use the county tax office records to identify property
owners? - ✔✔F.S 162
What is the property appraiser site used for? - ✔✔Ownership, homestead, zoning, new
owners/sales history, size of structures, link to taxes, link to collectors site, link to deed,
aerial map, easements.
What is the clerk of courts site used for? - ✔✔Lis pendens, deeds, liens, laws, criminal/civil
activity, trusts, wills, estate information, marriage licenses, evictions.
What is Agency Database used for - ✔✔Precious code violations, zoning/ variances, previous
CEB orders, building permits, business tax receipts, citation outcomes and stop work orders.
Define zoning - ✔✔The division of land into districts and described uses within those
districts.
What is an object of zoning? - ✔✔Regulate height, bulk, and area of structures
Avoid undue level of noise, vibration, glare, air pollution and odor
Lessen street congestion through off street parking and off street loading
requirements/standards
Facilitate adequate provisions of water, sewage, schools, parks, and playgrounds
Protect and stabilize property values.
To be effective and represent the government in a favorable light code enforcement officers
should be... - ✔✔Scholars, psychologist, mediators and diplomats
Many citizens do not understand or have never been made aware of municipal codes,
zoning restrictions or other governmental restrictions until they violate them - ✔✔True
, the timing of an inspection visit never creates a difficult atmosphere - ✔✔False, many types
of distractions can exist
it is not necessary to be care or safe - ✔✔False, before walking onto someone's property
code officers/inspectors should always assess the area for anything they may compromise
their safety.
What should a code officer do upon arriving on a property? - ✔✔Identify themselves by
showing their identification or by using other required procedures. Second they must
explain their reason for the visit.
When parking consider what items? - ✔✔Safety, leave yourself and out/ room to escape if
necessary.
Be considerate. Do not block the neighbors access, driveway, mailbox, or trash cans
Turn safety lights on.
If an owner has a 6' privacy fence can you look over it? - ✔✔No, you must adhere to legal
considerations
What are some site assessments you can do? - ✔✔Take initial front view photograph of the
house/ property.
Be aware of surroundings if you do not feel comfortable drive away
Follow department protocols upon arriving onsite
Secure your personal equipment
