Code enforcement

Code Enforcement is the act of enforcing a set of rules, principles, or laws (especially written ones) and insuring observance of a system of norms or customs. 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.

Various individuals and organizations ensure compliance with the laws and rules including:

• Building inspector is an official who is charged with ensuring that construction is in compliance with local codes.
• Fire marshal is an official who is both a police officer and a firefighter and enforces a fire code.
• Health inspector is an official who is charged with ensuring that restaurants meet local health codes.
• Police forces are charged with maintaining public order, crime prevention, and enforcing criminal law.
• Zoning enforcement officer is an official who is charged with enforcing the zoning code of a local jurisdiction, such as a municipality or county.

See also

• Bylaw enforcement officer
• codification
• Code of Federal Regulations
• dress code
• National Electrical Code (US)
• International Building Code
• legal code
• fire code
• penal code
• traffic code

External links

• National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators