Advanced Legal Aspects of Code Administration for Building Officials and Inspectors (Online Live)

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This course covers the terminology, concepts, and principles of legal issues that affect building officials and inspectors in the administration of their duties. It will assist the building official or inspector, or persons interested in said discipline in understanding the legal concepts related to the model building codes. The course will address the specific legal issues that building officials and inspectors face in carrying out their duties and will focus on administrative issues such as the permit, inspection, plan review and appeal processes as well as enforcement issues including stop work orders, notices of violation, and complaints. Writing administrative search warrants and legal issues and liability specific to building officials and inspectors will also be covered.

The following publication is included to ensure success in the course:
  • PDF Download Included - Legal Aspects of Code Administration

  • Time Zones: Classes may be noted in a time zone different than yours, please take note of the time zone and how it may impact the start time in your area.

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Objectives
  • Choose the correct section of the building code that justifies actions taken by the building official.
  • Gather information that will enable the building official to identify the proper legal entity so that the correct person or company is given permits, stop work orders, certificates of occupancy, notices of violation and complaints.
  • Learn how to write an administrative search warrant that meets constitutional requirements.
  • Effectively enforce provisions of the building code using various tools.
  • Avoid common mistakes made by building officials and inspectors and reduce civil liability.
  • Apply the legal principles of building code enforcement to actual field situations.
  • Follow the proper procedure in condemning property or equipment.
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