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
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