Read the passage below then answer the question. What is the main idea of the passage? (2 points) PARKSIDE ELDERLY LIVING FACILITIES - FIRE SAFETY Fire safety, including an approved fire escape plan, must be practiced in all buildings. 31 - 3.2 DRILLS A-31-3.1.1 Fire exit drills must be held regularly in all buildings. A-31-3.1.2 The requirements are general and must apply to all types of facilities, such as independent living, assisted living, and nursing cares. No single code can meet all the conditions of the various buildings involved, so authorities must add to these requirements. Any changes should respect these requirements. Drills, particularly for nursing care staff, are essential for an orderly escape during a fire. Unfortunately, when an alarm bell sounds, some staff ignore the bell, thinking that it is a false alarm. While the bell continues to ring, the residents or patients stay in their rooms. Therefore, when a bell sounds, everyone must leave the building, whether or not fire equipment is parked in front of the facility. For the best results, the fire department and the facility should vary the timing of the drills. A-31-3.1.3 There must be at least eight fire exit drills during the year. In climates where the weather is severe during the winter months, at least six drills should be held during the warmer months and two drills held during the winter months to complete the eight required drills. 31 - 3.2 SIGNALS A-31-3.2.1 All fire exit drill alarms must be sounded on the alarm system. A-31-3.2.2 When an actual fire exists, authorities must immediately call the fire department. 31 - 3.3 INSPECTION A-31-3.3.1 It is the duty of the facilities manager to check all exits daily in order to make sure that all stairs and doors, and other exits are in proper condition. (2 points) Responses Fire alarms must be in all buildings. Fire alarms must be in all buildings. Fire safety, including an approved fire escape plan must be practiced in all buildings. Fire safety, including an approved fire escape plan must be practiced in all buildings. Managers should check fire exits. Managers should check fire exits. Fire drills are essential for facilities staff.

Answer 1

The main idea of the passage is that fire safety measures, including regular fire exit drills and inspections of exit routes, are essential in elderly living facilities to ensure the safety of residents during a fire emergency.