Which statement reflects a safety concern related to fire safety equipment?

Which statement reflects a safety concern related to fire safety equipment?

• A. Inadequate number of or improperly maintained fire extinguishing equipment
• B. All extinguishers are new and correctly labeled
• C. Fire doors are tested monthly
• D. Emergency exits require no maintenance

Answer: (A)

Ready fire safety hinges on having enough extinguishing equipment and keeping it in good working condition. If the number of extinguishers is not sufficient or the ones you have aren’t properly maintained, you can’t rely on them quickly or effectively during a fire, which greatly increases danger to people and property. That’s why this statement reflects a safety concern. In contrast, extinguishers that are new and correctly labeled support safe response. Regular maintenance and checks of fire doors and exits are also important safety practices, so saying that emergency exits require no maintenance would be unsafe.