What type of violations can code enforcement officers address?

Code enforcement officers primarily address building codes and zoning infractions because their role is to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations pertaining to property use, safety, and development. Building codes set the minimum standards for construction and safety, while zoning regulations dictate how land can be used in different areas—such as whether a property can be used for residential, commercial, or industrial activities.

This focus allows code enforcement officers to maintain public safety, health, and welfare by ensuring that structures are safe for occupancy and that land use conforms to community plans. They have the authority to inspect properties, issue citations, and require corrective actions when violations occur.

While environmental protection violations are important and can overlap with the work of code enforcement officers, particularly when local codes relate to environmental health, this is not the primary focus of their role. Additionally, financial disputes among property owners are typically outside the purview of code enforcement and fall more within civil disputes or litigation, rather than regulatory compliance. Criminal violations may sometimes be related but do not encompass the specific duties that code enforcement officers are tasked with.