If an exit door is obstructed, the hazard should be corrected:

• A. Within 2 business days
• B. Before the inspection team leaves the premises
• C. Before the opening of the next business day
• D. Within a reasonable scheduled time

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that life-safety hazards affecting means of egress must be fixed right away. If an exit door is obstructed, the safest and most responsible action is to remove the obstruction before the inspection team leaves the premises, so there’s no lingering risk and the area is compliant at the moment of inspection.

Addressing it on the spot ensures the space is safe for occupants immediately and prevents deferring a hazard that could endanger people trying to exit in an emergency. Delays—like fixing within a couple of days or until the next business day—create time when egress is blocked and could lead to harm. Saying it should be done within a reasonable scheduled time doesn’t commit to the immediacy required for a life-safety issue, whereas fixing before the inspector leaves guarantees the hazard is resolved before any potential use of the space resumes.

Hope that helps you see why immediate corrective action is the right approach in this scenario.