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Code Enforcement is a type of law that enforces a certain type of laws,rules and, codes (mostly written ones). |
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So there for they are a member of the law so treat them with respect. |
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[[File:Stadt Fulda - Ordnungsamt, Land Rover Freelander.JPG|thumb|Patrol car of Ordnungsamt [[Fulda]], [[Germany]]]] |
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'''Code enforcement''', sometimes encompassing [[law enforcement]], is the act of enforcing a set of [[wiktionary:rule|rule]]s, [[principle]]s, or [[law]]s (especially [[Codification (law)|written ones]]) and ensuring observance of a system of [[Norm (sociology)|norm]]s or [[Custom (law)|customs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Is Code Enforcement |url=https://www.caceo.us/page/WhatIsCodeEnforcement#:~:text=CODE%20ENFORCEMENT%20DEFINITION:,use,%20or%20municipal%20affairs.%22 |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=www.caceo.us}}</ref> An [[authority]] usually enforces a [[civil code]], a set of rules, or a body of laws and compel those subject to their authority to behave in a certain way. |
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In the United States, those employed in various capacities of code enforcement may be called Code Enforcement Officers, Municipal Regulations Officers, or with various titles depending on their specialization. |
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[[File:Code Enforcement Vehicle, Flower Hill, Long Island, New York June 11, 2022.jpg|thumb|A municipal code enforcement vehicle in [[Flower Hill, New York|Flower Hill]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States]] |
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In the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], various names are used, but the word [[wiktionary:warden|warden]] is commonly used for various classes of non-police enforcement personnel (such as game warden, traffic warden, park warden). |
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In Canada and some Commonwealth Countries, the term [[Bylaw Enforcement Officer]] is more commonly used, as well as [[Municipal Law Enforcement Officer]] or [[Municipal Enforcement Officer]]. |
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In [[Germany]] [[Ordnungsbehörde|order enforcement offices]] are established under the [[States of Germany|state's]] laws and local regulations under different terms like ''Ordnungsamt'' (order enforcement office), ''Ordnungsdienst'' (order enforcement service), ''Gemeindevollzugsdienst'' (municipal code enforcement office), ''Polizeibehörde'' (police authority), ''Stadtwacht'' (municipal guard/municipal watch) or ''[[Municipal police (Germany)|Stadtpolizei]]'' (city police) for general-duty bylaw enforcement units. |
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Various persons and organizations ensure compliance with laws and rules, including: |
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* [[Building inspector]], an official who is charged with ensuring that construction is in [[Compliance (regulation)|compliance]] with local codes. |
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* [[Fire marshal]], an official who is both a police officer and a firefighter and enforces a [[fire code]]. |
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* [[Health inspector]], an official who is charged with ensuring that [[restaurants]] meet local health codes. |
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* [[Police]] forces, charged with maintaining public order, crime prevention, and enforcing [[criminal law]]. |
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* [[Zoning enforcement officer]], an official who is charged with enforcing the [[zoning]] code of a local jurisdiction, such as a [[municipality]] or [[county]]. |
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* [[Parking enforcement officer]], an official who is charged with enforcing street parking regulations. |
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== See also == |
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* [[Codification (law)|Codification]] |
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* [[Code of Federal Regulations]] |
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* [[Dress code]] |
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* [[National Electrical Code]] |
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* [[International Building Code]] |
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* [[Legal code]] |
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* [[Fire code]] |
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* [[Penal code]] |
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* [[Traffic code]] |
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* [[Nuisance abatement]] |
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* [[Trading Standards]] |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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* [https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation] |
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* [http://www.naceoi.4t.com National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators] |
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[[Category:Regulation]] |
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[[Category:Safety codes]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:10, 3 November 2024
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Code enforcement, sometimes encompassing law enforcement, is the act of enforcing a set of rules, principles, or laws (especially written ones) and ensuring observance of a system of norms or customs.[1] An authority usually enforces a civil code, a set of rules, or a body of laws and compel those subject to their authority to behave in a certain way.
In the United States, those employed in various capacities of code enforcement may be called Code Enforcement Officers, Municipal Regulations Officers, or with various titles depending on their specialization.
In the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, various names are used, but the word warden is commonly used for various classes of non-police enforcement personnel (such as game warden, traffic warden, park warden).
In Canada and some Commonwealth Countries, the term Bylaw Enforcement Officer is more commonly used, as well as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or Municipal Enforcement Officer.
In Germany order enforcement offices are established under the state's laws and local regulations under different terms like Ordnungsamt (order enforcement office), Ordnungsdienst (order enforcement service), Gemeindevollzugsdienst (municipal code enforcement office), Polizeibehörde (police authority), Stadtwacht (municipal guard/municipal watch) or Stadtpolizei (city police) for general-duty bylaw enforcement units.
Various persons and organizations ensure compliance with laws and rules, including:
- Building inspector, an official who is charged with ensuring that construction is in compliance with local codes.
- Fire marshal, an official who is both a police officer and a firefighter and enforces a fire code.
- Health inspector, an official who is charged with ensuring that restaurants meet local health codes.
- Police forces, charged with maintaining public order, crime prevention, and enforcing criminal law.
- Zoning enforcement officer, an official who is charged with enforcing the zoning code of a local jurisdiction, such as a municipality or county.
- Parking enforcement officer, an official who is charged with enforcing street parking regulations.
See also
[edit]- Codification
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Dress code
- National Electrical Code
- International Building Code
- Legal code
- Fire code
- Penal code
- Traffic code
- Nuisance abatement
- Trading Standards
References
[edit]- ^ "What Is Code Enforcement". www.caceo.us. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
External links
[edit]- Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation
- National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators
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