Legal Aspects Of Code Administration

The proper administration of a building department demands that its supervisor, the building official, knows the legal ramifications of the action taken or not taken by the building department. This class is designed to inform  code officials of the legal aspects of his or her profession. It is not to be used in place of the advice of a municipal attorney.

Learning objectives:

● Historical Overview
● Local Government Law
● State Legislative Law
● Federal Legislative Law
● Administration and Enforcement
● Administrative Law
● Constitutional Law
● Related Property Law Concepts
● Liability for Intentional Wrongdoing
● Elements of Negligence
● Civil Rights Actions