Episode 55: Tales of Code Enforcement

Episode 55: Tales of Code Enforcement

Author: International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes June 29, 2023 Duration: 52:59
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The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers educating the code enforcement officer profession, including stories from being on-the-job and how the public perception of code enforcement officers continues to improve. The episode also highlights the ongoing need for training for code enforcement officers, including code official safety training that anyone can take to learn de-escalation skills and other soft skills when encountering hazardous situations.

Trigger Warning: While we try to keep the conversations light in our show, this episode contains discussions of death and violence as we talk about the safety of code enforcement officers. We'll note where these conversations occur in the show notes should you wish to skip over them. Listener discretion is advised. 

Guests on the Show:

·       Tana Bryant, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, City of Anniston, Alabama

·       Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement, 4LEAF, Inc.

·       Justin Edson, President, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation

·       Aleksandra Menasakanian, Executive Director, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation

 

Timestamps that discuss sensitive material:

·       6:30 – 7:30

·       10:00 – 10:30

·       13:30 – 14:30

·       48:00 – 49:45

 

Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:

Learn more about the Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement: https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/cla/

California Grand Jury Report on Code Compliance: https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Portals/0/County/GrandJury/GJ2023_final/2023-8_Planning_Report.pdf

About the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/

CEOSF's Lifeline Podcast: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/podcast

Follow Pete Roque on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-roque-84a55748/

 


Tune in each month to ICC Pulse Podcast for a direct line to the conversations shaping our built environment. Produced by the non-profit International Code Council, this series goes beyond the technical text of building codes to explore the people, policies, and innovations driving safety forward. You’ll hear unscripted discussions with engineers, researchers, and policymakers who are on the ground, tackling everything from adapting structures for climate resilience to integrating smart city technologies. Rather than dry regulations, the podcast focuses on the practical impact of these standards on communities and the future of construction. It’s a resource for anyone in government, technology, or the non-profit sector who wants to understand the why behind the rules. Each episode aims to connect the dots between current events, emerging tools, and the code development process, offering a genuine insider’s perspective you won’t find elsewhere. By listening, you gain context on how building safety evolves and how it touches every aspect of modern life.
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