Question

d. means of egress must be provided. childcare may only be provided on floors with accessible means of exiting to other 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 regulation states "Designated exits and means of egress must not be next to one another", so placing two exits side by side violates this rule.
• For option B: The regulation requires "All corridors and paths to exits must be kept clear of obstruction", but the hallways here are lined with storage items, which are obstructions, so it violates the rule.
• For option C: The regulation says "Exit stairways and fire escapes must have railings designed for use by children", and a railing at child - height meets this requirement.

Answer:

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