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title: Code Enforcement Strategies Webinar for Municipal Leaders | SAFEbuilt
description: Watch our webinar to learn practical code enforcement strategies — reduce complaints, improve outreach, manage STRs, and use tech to strengthen compliance.
image: https://content.safebuilt.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/code-enforcement-webinar-featured.jpg
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# Proven Code Enforcement Strategies for Municipal Leaders

In this on-demand webinar, see how **education and outreach** help you reduce code violations, cut complaint calls, and build resident trust. This is a quick webinar to get you on track!

**Learn this field-tested approach that keeps departments out of reactive mode.**

### Ready To Improve Your Code Enforcement Program?

## What You'll Learn

![Builder observing building](https://content.safebuilt.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/woman-observing-the-building.jpg "Builder observing building")

### Assess Your Code Program

Understand what to review — processes, ordinances, staffing, and data — to identify real gaps.

### Improve Compliance Through Outreach

See how direct contact and plain-language communication reduce frustration and build trust.

### Use Supplemental Staffing

Learn how hybrid support models fill gaps during surges, leave, or special projects.

### Apply Technology to Strengthen Efficiency

Explore how virtual and video-based tools —and emerging AI support — enhance inspections.

### Separate Code and Law Enforcement

Understand why shifting responsibilities to the sheriff's office reduces consistency and weakens neighborhood-focused compliance.

### Create Fair Short-Term Rental Enforcement

Learn how registration programs and education support both residents and responsible property owners.

## Featuring Your Hosts

Meet the SAFEbuilt experts sharing their insights in this session:

![Juliana Ficheli Hoffman Corporate Headshot (3)-1](https://content.safebuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Juliana%20Ficheli%20Hoffman%20Corporate%20Headshot%20(3)-1.jpeg?width=1024&height=1024&name=Juliana%20Ficheli%20Hoffman%20Corporate%20Headshot%20(3)-1.jpeg)

### Juliana Hoffman

**Director of Marketing & Communications, SAFEbuilt**

She leads SAFEbuilt’s thought leadership, including the *Built for Tomorrow* podcast and the Economic Development series, helping communities navigate growth, limited staffing, rising permit volumes, and evolving service expectations.

![Bernard A. Pita, CEP](https://content.safebuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1711331844759.jpeg?width=400&height=400&name=1711331844759.jpeg)

### Bernard A. Pita, CEP

**Director of Code Compliance, SAFEbuilt**

Bernard brings about 30 years of experience in code enforcement, from field inspections to directing full departments. With a background in law enforcement, he focuses on community outreach, fair processes, and practical strategies that help municipalities improve compliance and quality of life.

### Why Outreach Changes Everything

*“It’s not all about being heavy-handed. Everyone in the community is a partner. Education, outreach, clear communication, and customer service are key to making a code department effective.”*

**     — Bernard Pita, Director of Code Compliance, SAFEbuilt**

## More From the Real Roadblocks Webinar Series

Each session addresses a key issue that delays municipal projects and drains budgets.

##### 3 Ways To Speed Up Inspections

Learn how remote video inspections help you complete more work without adding staff,

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Learn how to find grants and write winning applications.

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### Accelerate Housing Development

Streamline approvals and reduce timelines without adding staff.

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