Which option is not a listed element of the outdoor flame effects design plan?

• A. Sound level monitoring
• B. Ventilation
• C. Intrusion (security)
• D. Egress

Answer: (A)

The part of the plan that flame effects designers focus on is controlling the flame environment and ensuring safe operation. Ventilation is included because it manages air quality and helps remove heat and combustion byproducts, reducing the risk of buildup near the flames. Intrusion (security) is there to keep unauthorized people out of the danger zone during effects, preventing accidental ignition or injury. Egress is included to guarantee that, in an emergency or at the end of the sequence, there are clear paths for people to leave the area safely.

Sound level monitoring, while important for audience comfort and compliance with noise rules, is not a direct element of the flame effects design plan. It belongs more to sound design or a separate safety/production plan, and it doesn’t address the flame behavior or immediate safety controls around the effects.