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[[File:Stadt Fulda - Ordnungsamt, Land Rover Freelander.JPG|thumb|Patrol car of Ordnungsamt [[Fulda]], [[Germany]]]]
[[File:Stadt Fulda - Ordnungsamt, Land Rover Freelander.JPG|thumb|Patrol car of Ordnungsamt [[Fulda]], [[Germany]]]]
'''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]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} 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.
'''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.


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 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.
[[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]]

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).
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).


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 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]] [[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) or ''[[Municipal police (Germany)|Stadtpolizei]]'' (city police) for general-duty bylaw enforcement units.
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.


Various persons and organizations ensure compliance with laws and rules, including:
Various persons and organizations ensure compliance with laws and rules, including:
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* [[Health inspector]], an official who is charged with ensuring that [[restaurants]] meet local health codes.
* [[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]].
* [[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]].
* [[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.
* [[Parking enforcement officer]], an official who is charged with enforcing street parking regulations.


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* [[Nuisance abatement]]
* [[Nuisance abatement]]
* [[Trading Standards]]
* [[Trading Standards]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation]
* [http://www.naceoi.4t.com National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators]
* [http://www.naceoi.4t.com National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators]


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Patrol car of Ordnungsamt Fulda, Germany

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.

A municipal code enforcement vehicle in Flower Hill, New York, United States

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:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "What Is Code Enforcement". www.caceo.us. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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