A fire inspector's authority is generally limited to adopted codes and ordinances.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It includes policy making
• D. It extends to building design

Answer: (A)

The key idea is what constrains a fire inspector’s authority: it comes from the jurisdiction’s adopted codes and ordinances. A fire inspector enforces those rules, conducts inspections, and ensures compliance to fire and life-safety codes that have been formally adopted by the city, county, or state.

That’s why the statement is correct. The inspector’s role is about applying and enforcing the codes, not about creating policy or designing buildings. Policy making is handled by elected officials and department leadership, while building design is the work of architects and engineers (with plan reviews to check code compliance). The options suggesting policy making or extending to building design imply authority beyond enforcement, which isn’t how a fire inspector operates.