The last boxes from the offices of Code Compliance administrators were hauled from Dallas City Hall this week to their new location at 3112 Canton St.

THE BIG PICTURE: The move is part of a plan implemented by Code Compliance interim director Forest Turner to reorganize the office into a more responsive operation, more focused on fixing problems than issuing tickets.

WHAT'S ALREADY HAPPENED: Rank-and-file code reps have scattered into offices in five districts around town, rather than being clustered at City Hall and a single satellite office as before. Code reps now work beats, like police officers. The idea is to make them responsible for working with residents and being creative in solving problems, Mr. Turner said.

TROUBLED HISTORY: Code Compliance has long been one of the city's most troubled departments, with low morale and high complaint levels. So far, the reorganization seems to be helping. And an influx of new code and animal control officers is on the way.

WHO TO CALL: If you have a code issue, call 311 or go to regional offices directly.

Central

320 E. Jefferson Blvd.

Manager: Jimmy McKissick 214-948-4088

Southeast

2719 Municipal St.

Manager: Phyllis Sparks 214-671-0996

Southwest

4230 W. Illinois Ave.

Manager: Paul Ramon 214-670-7621

Northeast

8940 Adlora Lane

Manager: Michael Oluborode 214-670-9703

Northwest

2502 Shorecrest Drive

Manager: Kathy Hernandez 214-670-9710