Fire Safety:   What's Wrong in this Picture #2?

What's Wrong in this Picture #2? The following scene was noted in a campus building. Can you find the unsafe condition(s)?

Answer:

  • This door, which is a secondary room exit, is blocked by pallets, boxes and other clutter.
  • Storage is prohibited in all exit ways. This includes primary hallways and all stairwells.
  • Exits must remain unobstructed at all times. Blocked exits have caused "chain reaction" pileups of fallen people during emergencies.
  • Obstructed stairwells or exits can seriously hinder your escape effort during an emergency situation.
 Storage in Exit Way

Updated May 21, 2008 by SAK