Which of the following is a direct fire safety expectation for storage areas?

• A. No open flames
• B. Daily fuel checks
• C. Regularly rotate employees
• D. Install automatic sprinklers

Answer: (A)

No open flames in storage areas is the direct fire safety expectation because it immediately removes a common ignition source in spaces that may contain flammable materials. Keeping flames away from these areas prevents fires from starting in the first place. While daily fuel checks, rotating employees, and installing automatic sprinklers are important safety measures, they address fuel management, human factors, and fire protection systems rather than the direct rule of eliminating ignition sources in storage zones.