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Morgan County introduces new building inspections and code‑enforcement team; officials emphasize education first
Summary
New county inspectors described a largely education‑first approach to code enforcement, and listed common violations including abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage of appliances and tires, nonpermitted structures, short‑term rental complaints and unsafe excavations. Staff said they will prefer communication and education before formal enforcement.
Chris Tremea, Morgan County building official, and Dustin Little, building inspector and construction manager, introduced themselves and outlined daily building‑inspection and code‑enforcement work across the county.
The new team said their approach emphasizes early communication and education: inspectors typically visit properties, explain requirements, and work with owners to obtain permits and safe temporary fixes before starting enforcement. Tremea described the team’s focus areas as building inspections, code compliance investigations, nuisance properties, abandoned vehicles, unpermitted temporary structures and trailers occupied outside authorized RV or trailer…
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