What is the main role of a code enforcement officer under the IPMC?

The main role of a code enforcement officer under the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) is to enforce the provisions of the code and ensure compliance among property owners and residents. This involves conducting inspections, identifying code violations, issuing citations, and facilitating corrective actions to promote safe and healthy living conditions in residential properties. The officer is responsible for maintaining standards related to housing quality, sanitation, and overall property maintenance, ultimately ensuring that properties are safe for occupants and the community.

While educating residents may be a part of their responsibilities, it is secondary to their primary duty of enforcement. Approving new construction projects and monitoring property taxes typically fall outside the scope of the IPMC and the role of a code enforcement officer, as their focus is on existing structures and maintaining compliance with established standards.