What is the overall goal of a residential fire safety survey?

• A. Identify hazards and make recommendations to address them.
• B. Conduct a general home inspection for compliance.
• C. Enforce penalties for unsafe practices.
• D. Replace a home insurance assessment.

Answer: (A)

The focus of a residential fire safety survey is identifying hazards in the home and providing practical recommendations to reduce fire risk. It looks for things that could start or spread a fire and assesses how to address them, such as working smoke detectors, clear escape routes, safe heating and cooking practices, proper storage of flammables, electrical safety, and having an evacuation plan. The goal is to improve safety through education and a concrete plan homeowners can follow, not to conduct a broad compliance check, impose penalties, or evaluate insurance needs. While the survey may note code-related issues, the emphasis is on risk reduction and actionable steps to make the home safer.