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

Is a building manager in violation of the code if there is an EAPD on duty only from 7am to 3pm when there are over 100 people present all times?

1. Yes, they are in violation.

2. No, that complies with the code.

3. Only if the EAPD is not certified.

4. Yes, but only during emergencies.

The correct answer is: Yes, they are in violation.

A building manager is in violation of the code if there is only an Emergency Action Plan Director (EAPD) on duty during limited hours, such as from 7 am to 3 pm, when over 100 people are present at all times. Codes typically require that safety personnel, such as the EAPD, be available during all times that a significant number of occupants are in the building. This presence ensures that there is adequate oversight and preparedness for emergencies, which is crucial for maintaining safety standards and compliance. When there are more than 100 occupants, the expectation is that emergency preparedness is continuously managed to protect the health and safety of everyone in the building, meaning staffing must reflect the occupancy levels reliably.