When it comes to fire safety, people are priority one. Ensuring that no occupants are harmed in the event of a fire or other emergency must be the primary objective of a fire loss prevention and control program.
Protecting people is generally referred to as "life safety." Of course, completely avoiding a fire through the effective use of prevention measures is the first goal. However, should a fire or other emergency occur, there are critical life safety issues to consider. Mainly, occupants need to be provided: