The fire inspector should use ______ when beginning a fire inspection.

• A. The secondary exit
• B. The customer lobby
• C. The main public entrance
• D. The fire stairs

Answer: (C)

Starting at the main public entrance sets the right tone and ensures proper access control. This entry point is the designated visitor access point, so you can present credentials to reception, sign in, and obtain authorization to proceed. It also puts you in touch with building management and occupants right from the start, in a supervised area with a clear path into the interior. Using a secondary exit or the fire stairs would bypass established access controls and can be restricted or hazardous; the lobby can host meetings but is not the formal starting point for gaining interior access.