What is the continuous and unobstructed exit path from any point in a building to a public way, comprising exit access, exit, and exit discharge?

• A. Means of Egress
• B. Masonry
• C. Joists
• D. Hollow-core door

Answer: (B)

Means of egress is the continuous, unobstructed exit path from any point in a building to a public way. It includes three parts: exit access (the portion where occupants first access the path to an exit), the exit (the protected portion that carries occupants to safety, such as stairs or an exit corridor), and exit discharge (the segment from the exit to the outside). This concept is fundamental in life-safety codes because it defines the route people must follow to reach safety. The other terms describe specific building components or materials—masonry, joists, hollow-core doors—not the overarching path used to leave a building.