The Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) was established to study and advance the science and practice of code enforcement statewide through training, certification and the exchange of ideas, information and techniques. In cooperation with the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government, F.A.C.E. has developed a comprehensive professional development program consisting of four certifications. These courses may be taken in any order.
- Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
- Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
- Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
- Officer Safety & Field Applications (*required physical component)
Course Fees:
$550 for Active F.A.C.E. Members | $750 Non-Members
Exam Fees:
$100 for Active F.A.C.E. Members | $150 Non-Members
For more information about F.A.C.E. certifications, please click here.
F.A.C.E. Legal Issues of Code Enforcement
Panama City, FL | August 21-25, 2023
The modules listed below make up the 36 hours of course work required for the “Legal Issues” certification. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 36 class hours AND passing of the Legal Issues Certification Exam.
- Case Development (4 hours)
- Evidentiary Issues (4 hours)
- Testifying and Demeanor(4 hours)
- Other Legal Options (4 hours)
- Code Enforcement Board (4 hours)
- Mock Code Enforcement Board Hearing (4 hours)
- Special Issues (4 hours)
- Local Government Ordinances (2 hours)
- Mock Citation Trial (2 hours)
- Review for Exam (required) (4 hours)
F.A.C.E. Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
Gainesville, FL | October 9-13, 2023
The modules listed below make up the 36 hours of course work required for the “Fundamentals” certification. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 36 class hours AND passing of the Fundamentals Certification Exam.
- Principles and Best Practices of Code Enforement (12 hours)
- Property Research & Ownership (8 hours)
- Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement (8 hours)
- Ethics (4 hours)
- Verbal Communication Skills (2 hours)
- Report Writing (2 hours)
F.A.C.E. Legal Issues of Code Enforcement
Orange Park, FL | November 13-17, 2023
The modules listed below make up the 36 hours of course work required for the “Legal Issues” certification. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 36 class hours AND passing of the Legal Issues Certification Exam.
- Case Development (4 hours)
- Evidentiary Issues (4 hours)
- Testifying and Demeanor(4 hours)
- Other Legal Options (4 hours)
- Code Enforcement Board (4 hours)
- Mock Code Enforcement Board Hearing (4 hours)
- Special Issues (4 hours)
- Local Government Ordinances (2 hours)
- Mock Citation Trial (2 hours)
- Review for Exam (required) (4 hours)
