F-89 Emergency Action Plan (EAPD) / Fire Safety Director (FSD) Practice Exam

If an EAPD has a guest count of 300 and 40 uninvited guests arrive, what is their best course of action?

1. Permit all guests into the building

2. Allow only invited guests

3. Contact authorities to resolve the situation

4. Check if the building can legally accommodate them

The correct answer is: Allow only invited guests

In the scenario where an EAPD has a guest count of 300 and an additional 40 uninvited guests arrive, allowing only invited guests is the most appropriate course of action. This approach prioritizes the safety and security of the building and its occupants. Welcoming uninvited guests could lead to exceeding the building’s capacity, which poses fire safety risks and may violate local regulations regarding occupant limits. This is crucial in an emergency situation, where maintaining a controlled environment is essential for the orderly execution of evacuation procedures if the need arises. By restricting access to only those who were invited, the EAPD can ensure that guest management aligns with safety protocols and allows for effective monitoring. The other options present potential safety hazards or fail to address the issue effectively. Allowing all guests into the building could compromise safety, while contacting authorities may be unnecessary if the situation can be managed internally. Checking the building's legal capacity could be a consideration, but it does not immediately resolve the immediate need to ensure that only invited guests are present.