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- Certificate of Occupancy
- A document issued after final inspection confirming that a building complies with the adopted code and is approved for its intended use and occupancy.
- Permit Cycle Time
- The elapsed time from a complete permit application to permit issuance, used as a performance metric for plan review and processing efficiency.
- Notice of Violation
- A formal written notice identifying a code violation, the specific code section, the required correction, and the deadline, with appeal rights stated.
- Stop-Work Order
- An order halting construction or work that is unsafe, unpermitted, or not in compliance; work may not resume until the order is rescinded.
- Plan Review
- The pre-construction examination of drawings and specifications for compliance with the adopted code before a permit is issued.
- ICC Code Development Cycle
- The International Code Council publishes new model code editions every three years; jurisdictions adopt a specific edition with local amendments.
- Reinspection Fee
- A fee charged when work is not ready for inspection or fails inspection, requiring the inspector to return; authorized by the adopted fee schedule.
- Code Enforcement Program Scope
- The set of permit types, inspections, and enforcement activities a jurisdiction performs, defined by the adopted code and local ordinance.
- Span of Control
- The number of subordinates directly supervised by one manager; field inspection units typically use narrow spans to allow coaching and quality review.
- Progressive Discipline
- A disciplinary sequence from verbal warning through written warning, suspension, and termination, with documentation and an opportunity to respond at each step.
- Training Needs Analysis
- A process comparing required job competencies with current staff skills to identify gaps and set training priorities.
- Competency Matrix
- A grid listing staff against inspection or code competencies, showing who is qualified to perform each task independently.
- Garrity Rule
- A legal principle that compelled statements by public employees during administrative investigations cannot be used against them in later criminal proceedings.
- Ride-Along Evaluation
- A supervisor's field observation of an inspector's performance, used to assess inspection technique, code knowledge, and customer interactions.
- ICC Certification Renewal
- ICC certifications are valid for three years and require continuing education contact hours and a renewal fee to remain active.
- Just Cause Termination
- A termination supported by documented misconduct or performance deficiencies, progressive discipline, and an opportunity for the employee to respond.
- Permit Fee Formula
- A fee calculation typically combining a base fee, a valuation-based charge, and per-inspection fees as set in the adopted fee schedule.
- Cost Recovery
- The share of program costs recovered through permit and inspection fees rather than general tax revenue.
- Break-Even Permit Volume
- The number of permits required for fee revenue to equal program costs: fixed costs divided by the average net fee per permit.
- Enterprise Fund
- A self-supporting government fund that finances code services through fees and uses full cost accounting.
- Encumbrance
- A commitment of budgeted funds for a specific future expense, such as a purchase order, that reserves the appropriation.
- Capital Improvement Plan
- A multi-year schedule of major purchases and projects, such as vehicles and software, linked to the annual operating budget.
- Fee Schedule Adoption
- The legal process by which a jurisdiction adopts or amends permit and inspection fees, usually by ordinance or resolution after public notice.
- Procurement Bid Threshold
- The dollar amount above which purchases require a formal competitive solicitation; below it, simplified small-purchase procedures apply.
- Administrative Search Warrant
- A warrant issued to allow a code inspection of premises without consent, based on reasonable administrative standards rather than criminal probable cause.
- Camara v. Municipal Court
- The 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that non-consensual administrative inspections of premises require a warrant or a valid exception.
- Due Process Notice
- A written notice that identifies the violation, the code section, the correction required, the deadline, and the appeal procedure.
- Exhaustion of Remedies
- The requirement that a party complete available administrative appeals before seeking judicial review of an enforcement decision.
- Emergency Abatement
- Immediate correction of an imminent hazard without prior notice or warrant, followed by documentation and a post-departure hearing.
- Mathews v. Eldridge Test
- A three-factor balancing test for procedural due process: private interest, risk of error, and government burden.
- Qualified Immunity
- Protection from personal liability for government officials performing discretionary functions, absent violation of clearly established law.
- Abatement Lien
- A charge placed on a property to recover the cost of correcting a violation, enforceable after notice and a hearing.