2024 CODE ENFORCEMENT-
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Code Enforcement Officer-in-Training - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn 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.
Code Enforcement (Texas definition) - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe 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.
Civil Action - CORRECT-ANSWERSLegal action to protect a private civil right
or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution).
Code Enforcement Officer - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn 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.
What should be the intent of code enforcement with respect to
rehabilitation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSto encourage the rehabilitation and
conservation of older building stock.
One way the housing rehabilitation process originates is... - CORRECT-
ANSWERSas a result of VOLUNTARY DECISIONS 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.
The TWO stages of the process by which codes are changed and updated -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFirst, the codes are CHANGED. Second, the codes are
ADOPTED by each local jurisdiction.
Another way the housing rehabilitation process originates is... - CORRECT-
ANSWERSas a result of a SYSTEMATIC SURVEY throughout the city,
determining which areas and which buildings in each area are in need of
rehabilitation to remove unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
, The TWO types of codes primarily involved in the approach of rehabilitation -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBUILDING and HOUSING codes
Name at least THREE results from a housing inspection - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1. quality measures/changes
2. consultation opportunity
3. effectiveness measures
4. defense against future legal action
Difference between a mobile home and a HUD Code manufactured home -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore June 15th, 1976 was called a mobile home.
After June 15th, 1976 called HUD Code manufactured home.
The foundation may also differ.
IRC - CORRECT-ANSWERSInternational Residential Code - By January 1, 2002,
all municipalities (incorporated towns) in the State of Texas had to adopt the
IRC for residential construction.
Projecting Signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSSigns that are installed perpendicular
to or at an angle to a building wall.
Local regulations often include clearance requirements and/or require
owners to furnish proof of insurance in case the sign should fall on someone
walking by.
Pole Signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSSigns that are supported by a POLE (not the
ground)
Window Signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSsome may be permanently painted onto
the window, while others may be temporary paper signs.
Flags - CORRECT-ANSWERSany fabric, banner or bunting containing
distinctive colors, patters or symbols, used as a symbol of a government,
political subdivision, or other entity.
Mansard/Wall Signs - CORRECT-ANSWERSare painted on or attached flush
with a structural wall of a building.
Total sign area may be regulated by... - CORRECT-ANSWERSlimits by the
function of lot area, STREET FRONTAGE, building area, or some combination
of these.
The most basic distinction for signs concerns whether they are ______________
or ______________ - CORRECT-ANSWERSpermanent, temporary
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