Which statement is a listed benefit of fire department involvement in plan reviews?

• A. Another set of eyes to ensure code compliance
• B. Increased construction time
• C. Higher insurance costs
• D. Lower public safety satisfaction

Answer: (A)

Having the fire department involved in plan reviews provides an extra set of eyes to ensure code compliance and life safety. They assess things like egress paths, occupancy limits, fire-rated assemblies, detection and suppression requirements, and fire department access to the building, catching issues early so the design meets fire code before construction starts. This proactive review helps prevent costly changes later and supports safer, more reliable fire protection throughout the project. The other options describe outcomes that aren’t benefits—longer construction time, higher insurance costs, and lower public safety satisfaction aren’t goals of involving the fire department in plan reviews.