DeFuniak Springs, FL | August 31-September 4, 2026

Course Topics

August 31-September 4, 2026

The modules listed below make up the 36 hours of course work required for the "Legal Issues of Code Enforcement" certification.

• Code Enforcement Board (4 hours)

• Other Legal Options (4 hours)

• Case Development (4 hours)

• Evidentiary Issues (4 hours) 

• Local Government Ordinance (2 hours)

• Mock Citation Trial (2 hours)

• Special Issues (4 hours)

• Testifying and Demeanor (4 hours) 

• Mock Code Board Hearing (4 hours)

• Mandatory Review (4 hours)

Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 36 class hours AND passing of the Legal Issues of Code Enforcement Certification Exam.

Exam: September 4, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CDT

Dates:

Aug 31-Sept 3, 2026 | 8:00am-5:00pm CDT

September 4, 2026 | 8:00am-3:00pm CDT

Location:

DeFuniak Springs Community Center

361 N 10th Street

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Hotel Information

A small block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express, 326 Coy Burgess Loop, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 with a special room rate of $125 per night for FACE. You can use the link below to make your reservations online. Rate is available until 8/24/26, unless the room block sells out prior to that date.

Please Note: Our rate is valid through 9/5/26 (the day after the exam) for those who need to stay longer. When clicking on the link, the dates will automatically pre-fill to 8/30/26-9/5/26. If you are checking out the last day of class/exam day, please update your check-out date. Also, if you are only coming for a re-take, please update your dates of stay.

Additional Information

REGISTRATION: You will be registering and paying for the class and the exam at the same time. AFTER you submit your registration form, you will receive an auto-generated email with a secure credit card payment link. After you click on the secure payment link, go to Certifications > FACE Certifications > and under Items, select the correct class. Registrations are confirmed only after payment is received which must be prior to the payment deadline of Friday, August 7, 2026.

BREAKFAST: Breakfast is included in our group rate for those who are staying at the hotel

REFRESHMENTS: Coffee will be provided in the morning but refreshments and lunch are on your own each day.

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: You will receive a confirmation letter from the IOG at FSU upon registration and payment of CLASS & EXAM fees.

IMPORTANT POLICY NOTE: No person may attend F.A.C.E. training or take an exam if approved payment has not been made prior to the registration deadline.

REFUNDS: Must be requested in writing and received no later than the registration and payment deadline of Friday, August 7, 2026. Fees will be refunded less a $75 administrative charge. All monies are forfeited beyond this date. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or refund request.

CONTACT: If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Alexis Driggers at adriggers@iog.fsu.edu or call our main office at (850) 645-6700.