Question

floors or to the outside of the building.
a. designated exits and means of egress must not be next to one another.
b. all corridors and paths to exits must be kept clear of obstruction.
c. exit stairways and fire escapes must have railings designed for use by children.
q. which of these would pass the regulation’s rules for egress?
a. two exits are placed side by side to make one major egress corridor.
b. the hallways are lined with cubbies, backpacks and things that need storing.
c. the stairwell off the back door has a railing at child - height.

Explanation:

• For option A: The rule (a) says designated exits must not be next to one another. So two exits side by side (A) violates rule (a).
• For option B: Rule (b) requires corridors/paths to exits to be clear of obstruction. Hallways lined with cubbies, backpacks (B) are obstructed, so it violates rule (b).
• For option C: Rule (c) says exit stairways/fire escapes must have railings designed for children. The stairwell with child - height railing (C) follows rule (c).

Answer:

C. The stairwell off the back door has a railing at child - height.