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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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[[File:Stadt Fulda - Ordnungsamt, Land Rover Freelander.JPG|thumb|Patrol car of Ordnungsamt [[Fulda]], [[Germany]]]] |
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So there for they are a member of the law so treat them with respect. |
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Thank you for reading this is my first Wikipedia entry and i wanted it to be understandable. |
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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 insuring 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. 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 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 the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], various names are used, but the word [[Wiktionary|Warden]] is commonly used for various classes of non-police enforcement personnel (such as Game Warden, Traffic Warden, Park Warden). |
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Various persons and organizations ensure compliance with the 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 are charged with maintaining public order, crime prevention, and enforcing [[criminal law]]. |
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*[[Zoning enforcement officer]] is an official who is charged with enforcing the zoning code of a local jurisdiction, such as a [[municipality]] or [[county]]. |
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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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==External links== |
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*[http://www.aace1.com The American Association of Code Enforcement] |
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*[http://www.naceoi.4t.com National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators] |
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[[Category:Safety codes]] |
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Revision as of 21:08, 19 January 2012
Code Enforcement is a type of law that enforces a certain type of laws,rules and, codes (mostly written ones). So there for they are a member of the law so treat them with respect. Thank you for reading this is my first Wikipedia entry and i wanted it to be understandable.