code violation

Against the regulations

A code violation is a failure to comply with established rules or regulations, typically building codes, municipal ordinances, or housing standards.

Property owners receive code violations for issues like faulty wiring, structural defects, or overgrown vegetation: The inspector cited three code violations on the property.

In sports, a code violation is a breach of conduct rules: The player received a code violation for racket abuse.

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fix it ticket · building · ordinance · permit · safety · health and safety · fire hazard · zoning · offense · ticket · warning · regulation · breach · illegal · enforcement · municipal · city hall · housing authority

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compliance status

code violationcompliance

Adhering to requirements

conformity · adherence · in good standing

regulatory outcome

code violationapproval

Favorable opinion given

certification · passing grade · clean bill of health · clean record · regulatory approval

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