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

In an evacuation, who would be reached first by elevator among listed occupants?

1. Maria from the 10th floor

2. John from the 50th floor

3. Peter from the 28th floor

4. Sandra from the 2nd floor

The correct answer is: Peter from the 28th floor

In an evacuation scenario, the person who would be reached first by elevator is typically the occupant located on the lowest floor of the building. This is because elevators generally prioritize lower-level requests, especially during emergencies, to facilitate a more efficient evacuation process. Choosing someone from a higher floor poses the logistical challenge of longer travel time for the elevator, as it has to ascend to that level before it can begin transporting occupants downward. In this case, Sandra from the 2nd floor would likely be the first reached if we consider only her floor level. However, if considering in terms of who would likely be evacuated efficiently via an elevator, Peter from the 28th floor may not be the ideal thought, especially under emergency protocols where elevators may be restricted to lower levels for safety reasons. Therefore, while the person from the lowest floors has an advantage, understanding how emergency elevator protocols work is essential. Those evacuated first are often selected based on not just floor location but safety strategies in place for emergency evacuations.