In some jurisdictions, who may be involved in writing citations?

• A. Judge
• B. Inspector
• C. Juror
• D. Prosecutor

Answer: (B)

On-site enforcement relies on personnel who can document and penalize observed violations right at the scene. Fire inspectors in many jurisdictions have the authority to issue citations or notices of violation for fire code or life-safety violations discovered during inspections. This power comes from local ordinances or state statutes and lets the inspector specify the exact violation, required corrective actions, deadlines, and any penalties. This streamlines enforcement and creates an official record of the violation.

Judges, jurors, and prosecutors play roles in the courtroom process, not in writing and issuing on-the-spot citations during an inspection. The inspector is the one empowered to create and issue the citation in the field.

So, the inspector is the best fit for this role.