Investigation and Notification Information collected during investigations into code violations is public record subject to Florida Sunshine laws. Complaints are inspected in a timely manner, with a priority placed on those complaints most seriously related to health, safety, and welfare.

Scan your city or state's public records website for a search engine and enter your code violation info to see if the complainant is listed. Call the code enforcement agency and ask them who called the complaint in. If you're nice, they'll often tell you.

Can a person remain completely anonymous when reporting a code violation complaint? Florida Statute 162.21(3)(b) and FS 166.0415 have been amended by 2021 Senate Bill 60. The effect of this new law is that a code enforcement officer may not initiate an investigation of a potential violation by way of an anonymous tip.

An inspection warrant, not to be confused with an administrative search warrant, allows a state or local official, such as a code enforcement officer, to inspect any building, place, or structure for compliance with applicable fire, safety, plumbing, electrical, health, minimum housing, and zoning standards.