Which statement best describes means of escape in fire safety?

• A. A system that keeps people inside the building during a fire.
• B. The physical routes and measures that allow occupants to reach a place of safety, such as exits, stairs, and corridors.
• C. A decorative feature of the building.
• D. A mechanism to maintain air conditioning during a fire.

Answer: (B)

Means of escape is about the physical routes and supporting measures that allow people to reach a place of safety during a fire. It covers exits, stairways, corridors, and the arrangements that keep these routes usable—clear paths, proper lighting, clear signage, and doors that open toward safety and can be used quickly without obstruction. The goal is safe, continuous egress, not to keep occupants inside the building, not to be decorative, and not to rely on systems like air conditioning during evacuation.