What constitutes a re-inspection, and when should it occur?

• A. A random spot-check months later.
• B. An inspection of neighboring properties.
• C. A mandatory second interview with owner.
• D. A follow-up inspection after a notice or order to verify remediation; timeframe specified in the order or in municipal practice.

Answer: (D)

A re-inspection is a follow-up inspection conducted after a notice or order has been issued to verify that the required remediation has been completed. The timeframe for this check is defined in the order itself or follows the municipal practice, so the officer returns to confirm compliance within that specified period. This step closes out the enforcement action once the property meets the applicable standards, or triggers further action if it does not.

Context helps: when a property is found non-compliant, an officer issues a notice or order detailing what must be done and by when. After the owner completes the work, a re-inspection is scheduled to confirm that the remediation actually meets the standards. If the issue remains unresolved, additional orders or steps may be taken.

Why the other options don’t fit: a random spot-check months later isn’t tied to a specific enforcement action or remedy, so it isn’t a formal re-inspection; inspecting neighboring properties doesn’t verify remediation on the subject property; a mandatory second interview with the owner isn’t an on-site check to confirm work completed.