All fire inspectors are empowered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to issue citations for code violations.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. They can issue citations for any offense
• D. They can issue only with court order

Answer: (B)

The ability to issue citations is not automatic for every fire inspector. In Wisconsin, a Fire Inspector I is licensed to perform inspections and enforce fire codes, but citation authority depends on statutory or local ordinance grants. Inspectors may issue administrative notices, citations, or penalties only as allowed by law and local rules, and some enforcement actions may involve other officials or court processes. Therefore, the statement that all fire inspectors are empowered to issue citations for code violations is false.