Code Enforcement Essentials for Building Departments

Description: This course provides a foundational understanding of how the unique function of code enforcement interfaces with, and complements, the work of municipal building departments and the community development function of cities and counties. Attendees gain a clear understanding of how code enforcement complements administrative, plan review, and inspection activities, while also operating under their own legal and procedural frameworks. In addition, the collaborative relationship between code enforcement and building inspection will be discussed, as well as the California-specific statutes and regulations that shape how these functions are structured.  This course is intended for building officials, permit technicians, plan reviewers, building inspectors, code enforcement staff, planners, architects and project developers.

Course Time: 2 training hours

ICC Preferred Provider Course Number 50200 (0.2 CEUs)

Modules:

• Module 1: Code Enforcement Basics
• Module 2: Building Safety and Code Enforcement
• Module 3: Legal Requirements and Best Practice
• Module 4: California Codes and Statutes
• Module 5: Course Review

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the role of code enforcement and how it differs from the administrative, plan- review, and inspection functions within a building department. 
2. Describe how code enforcement and building inspection functions complement each other.
3. Explain the legal and procedural constraints and expectations unique to code enforcement compared to those affecting building inspection staff.
4. Review California specific codes and laws that guide how building departments and code enforcement function both when internal to the department and external.

Module 1: Code Enforcement Basics

Module 2: Building Safety and Code Enforcement

Module 3: Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Module 4: California Codes and Statutes

Module 5: Course Review