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Code Compliance PPE

Hello all,rnI wanted to reach out and see what PPE you have been issued or is available to you while conducting your work. For those that attended the WACE Fall conference, safety was a big topic. rnrnI am trying to see if you have been issued, or are allow to carry/use the following:rnrnPepper Sp...

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Allowing unhoused in uninhabitable structures

Are there any jurisdictions that have a code that specifically prohibits a person from allowing tenancy of an uninhabitable building/structure on their property? rnI’m sure we are not the only city where people, in an effort to help the unhoused, are allowing friends or strangers to “stay” in a gara...

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Add-ons in Mobile Home Parks

Our Director of Development Services would like to know if any Code Enforcement jurisdictions regulate add-ons and other structures that are built without permits in Mobile Home Parks. Is this something that you let L&I deal with, or does anyone have local building or zoning codes that have some...

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Warning or Citation

Looking for input on other jurisdictions that may issue citations in lieu of a warning notice? if so, are there mitigating circumstances that influence this decision?

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Proactive vs Reactive

Trying to get a consensus on what agencies if any are proactive when dealing with code violations or reactive (complaint driven)?

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Right of Way Violations

I am wondering how many Code Enforcement Officers enforce on right of way violations? Or are you limited to private property? If you are not the one to enforce, who does? Thanks!!

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Infractions

Anyone order the old paper style infractions with the 4 copies? I am on a waiting list for Sector and need to look at ordering some infraction books, and was hoping for some examples and companies anyone else has used in Washington.

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Junk vehicles on private property

Our City Ordinance allows us to "promptly remove" a junk vehicle from private property if no hearing is requested, or if a hearing is requested - "shall be removed under an order of the Chief of Police". Does anyone have a similar ordinance and do you remove it based on the ordinance alone? Or if no...

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Chain of Command

For those smaller jurisdictions with one or two Code Enforcement Officers, who do you directly report to and what department are you assigned to? Thanks!

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off-road vehicle tracks

Anyone have any good codes that relate to personal off-road vehicle tracks on personal property? Specifically looking for unincorporated residential areas where the owner may construct a dirt motorbike track for them or their kids to use. I am looking at updating our codes in Benton County and would...

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