Public Way is a term used to describe streets or sidewalks as part of the exterior egress to the outside. Which term best fits this description?

Public Way is a term used to describe streets or sidewalks as part of the exterior egress to the outside. Which term best fits this description?

• A. Exit Access
• B. Exit
• C. Public Way
• D. Exit Discharge

Answer: (C)

Public Way refers to the exterior portion of the means of egress that is outside the building and open to the public, such as streets and sidewalks. After occupants pass through the exit discharge, they enter this outside space—the public way—which serves as the final outside connection to safety. This distinguishes it from the interior portions of egress (exit access and the exit) and from the segment that crosses from the building to the outside (exit discharge). So the description fits because it names the outside, public-space area that egress leads to.

Public Way refers to the exterior portion of the means of egress that is outside the building and open to the public, such as streets and sidewalks. After occupants pass through the exit discharge, they enter this outside space—the public way—which serves as the final outside connection to safety. This distinguishes it from the interior portions of egress (exit access and the exit) and from the segment that crosses from the building to the outside (exit discharge). So the description fits because it names the outside, public-space area that egress leads to.